Contribution: General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Beausoleil First Nation
$84,169.00
Biiskaabiiyang : Returning to Ourselves
FY 2024-25 · 2025-03-31
Summary
This contribution supports Beausoleil First Nation in the delivery of “Biiskaabiiyang: Returning to Ourselves”, an Indigenous Guardians program that will enable teachings within the elementary school system and prepare youth for harvesting activities, including continuing canoe and water safety with the Great Lakes Cultural Camp. The program will also include the transfer of knowledge of oral traditions; songs; canoe skills, conservation, wild rice harvesting and processing techniques, resulting in crops and food stores.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Recipient
Location
Christian Island, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2025-04-30
Agreement Number
GC-2944
Agreement Start Date
2025-03-31
Agreement Title
Biiskaabiiyang : Returning to Ourselves
Agreement Title (French)
Biiskaabiiyang : Retour à nous-mêmes
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$84,169.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This contribution supports Beausoleil First Nation in the delivery of “Biiskaabiiyang: Returning to Ourselves”, an Indigenous Guardians program that will enable teachings within the elementary school system and prepare youth for harvesting activities, including continuing canoe and water safety with the Great Lakes Cultural Camp. The program will also include the transfer of knowledge of oral traditions; songs; canoe skills, conservation, wild rice harvesting and processing techniques, resulting in crops and food stores.
Description (French)
Cette contribution soutient la Première Nation Beausoleil dans la mise en œuvre de « Biiskaabiiyang : Retour à nous-mêmes », un programme de gardiens autochtones qui permettra d’enseigner au sein du système scolaire primaire pour préparer les jeunes aux activités de récolte, y compris des activités de canot et de sécurité sur l’eau avec le camp culturel des Grands Lacs. Le programme comprendra également le transfert de connaissances sur les traditions orales, les chansons, les compétences en canot, la conservation, la culture du riz sauvage et les techniques de transformation, donnant lieu à des récoltes et à des magasins d’alimentation.
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
Simcoe-North
Federal Riding (French)
Simcoe-Nord
Federal Riding Number
35099
Organization Code
pc
Organization
Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Program Name
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de subventions 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
Christian Island
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Beausoleil First Nation
Recipient Postal Code
L9M 0A9
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
154-2024-2025-Q4-00133