Contribution: Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Ocean Networks Canada Society
$375,593.00
The Youth Science Ambassador Program: Ocean science and technology opportunities for Youth in Inuit Nunangat
FY 2024-25 · 2024-08-19
Summary
Connect youth from five IN communities with world-leading ocean science, place-based Indigenous knowledge and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) with the goal of training the next generation of ocean scientists, marine resource managers, environmental stewards and guardians. Provide capacity building and paid part-time employment in youth’s communities and opportunities to work with visiting researchers and learning activities in local schools.
Department
Program
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Recipient
Location
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
POLAR-2425-0009
Agreement Start Date
2024-08-19
Agreement Title
The Youth Science Ambassador Program: Ocean science and technology opportunities for Youth in Inuit Nunangat
Agreement Title (French)
Programme Jeunes ambassadrices et ambassadeurs des sciences : Possibilités liées aux sciences et aux technologies pour les jeunes de l’Inuit Nunangat
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$375,593.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Connect youth from five IN communities with world-leading ocean science, place-based Indigenous knowledge and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) with the goal of training the next generation of ocean scientists, marine resource managers, environmental stewards and guardians. Provide capacity building and paid part-time employment in youth’s communities and opportunities to work with visiting researchers and learning activities in local schools.
Description (French)
Mettre les jeunes de cinq communautés de l’Inuit Nunangat en contact avec les sciences océaniques de pointe, le savoir autochtone axé sur le milieu et l’Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) dans le but de former la prochaine génération d’océanologues, de gestionnaires des ressources marines, et de gardiens et intendants de l’environnement. Offrir des occasions de renforcement des capacités et des emplois rémunérés à temps partiel dans les communautés de jeunes, ainsi que des possibilités de collaboration avec des chercheurs invités et des activités d’apprentissage dans les écoles locales.
Organization Code
polar-polaire
Organization
Polar Knowledge Canada | Savoir polaire Canada
Program Name
Grants and Contributions for the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Subventions et contributions pour l'avancement des sciences et technologies dans le Nord
Program Purpose
To fund youth and/or adult programs to develop new skills, enhance career experiences and/or to participate in S&T activities. To provide funding to individuals or organizations in the form of scholarships or bursaries for programs. To provide funding to Canadian universities and institutes for northern scientific research training.
Program Purpose (French)
Financer des programmes pour les jeunes et/ou les adultes afin de développer de nouvelles compétences, d'améliorer les expériences professionnelles et/ou de participer à des activités scientifiques et technologiques. Fournir des fonds à des individus ou à des organisations sous la forme de bourses d'études pour des programmes. Fournir des fonds aux universités et instituts canadiens pour la formation à la recherche scientifique dans le Nord.
Recipient City
Victoria
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Ocean Networks Canada Society
Recipient Postal Code
V8N 1V8
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
171-2024-2025-Q2-P0009