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Contribution: General Class Grant and Contribution Program

Muskowekwan First Nation

$250,000.00

The Muscowequan Residential School Reclamation Project

FY 2022-23 · 2022-04-01

Summary
The contribution supports the work of the Muskowekwan First Nation to honour the memories and legacy of generations of children, survivors and their families of all who attended the Muscowequan Residential School by repurposing the former colonial era school building and the site into a place of healing, memory, cultural learning and community development. This project, guided by a multi-disciplinary team, with Indigenous knowledge and experience, will develop an architectural, engineering, and conservation plan for the first phase of the rehabilitation of the former school, including necessary site-clean up, as well as the rehabilitation or creation of a new onsite administrative workspace.
Department
Program
General Class Grant and Contribution Program
Location
Lestock , Saskatchewan, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2023-06-30
Agreement Number
GC-1824
Agreement Start Date
2022-04-01
Agreement Title
The Muscowequan Residential School Reclamation Project
Agreement Title (French)
Le projet de réclamation de l’ancien pensionnat de Muscowequan
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$250,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The contribution supports the work of the Muskowekwan First Nation to honour the memories and legacy of generations of children, survivors and their families of all who attended the Muscowequan Residential School by repurposing the former colonial era school building and the site into a place of healing, memory, cultural learning and community development. This project, guided by a multi-disciplinary team, with Indigenous knowledge and experience, will develop an architectural, engineering, and conservation plan for the first phase of the rehabilitation of the former school, including necessary site-clean up, as well as the rehabilitation or creation of a new onsite administrative workspace.
Description (French)
Cette contribution appuie les efforts de la Première Nation de Muskowekwan afin d’honorer la mémoire de générations d’enfants, de survivants et de leurs familles ayant fréquenté l’ancien pensionnat de Muscowequan. L’ancien édifice et le lieu seront réhabilités pour faire place à un lieu de guérison, de mémoire, d’apprentissage culturel et de développement communautaire. Ce projet sera guidé par une équipe multidisciplinaire ayant des connaissances et une expérience autochtone pour préparer un plan d'architecture, d'ingénierie et de conservation pour la première phase du projet de réhabilitation de l’ancien pensionnat. Le projet comprendra aussi le nettoyage requis du site et la réhabilitation ou la création d'un espace administratif sur place.
Expected Results
Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for present and future generations
Expected Results (French)
Le patrimoine culturel du Canada est protégé dans l’intérêt des générations présentes et futures
Federal Riding
Regina-Qu'Appelle
Federal Riding (French)
Regina-Qu'Appelle
Federal Riding Number
47008
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Program Name
General Class Grant and Contribution Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de subvention et de contributions de catégorie générale
Program Purpose
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.
Program Purpose (French)
Fournir un soutien aux bénéficiaires dans la conduite d’activités ou l’exécution de projets concourant à la réalisation du mandat de l’Agence Parcs Canada
Recipient City
Lestock
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Muskowekwan First Nation
Recipient Operating Name
Muskowekwan First Nation
Recipient Postal Code
S0A 2G0
Recipient Province or Territory
SK
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
154-2022-2023-Q2-00076
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