Contribution: General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Red Rock Indian Band
$999,350.00
Honouring Red Rock Indian Band ancestors
FY 2024-25 · 2025-03-25
Summary
This contribution supports Red Rock Indian Band in the recovery of ancestral remains that were disturbed during excavation for the construction of the Lake Superior Administration and Visitor Centre. The project includes excavation, archaeological assessment, and burial site investigations. The Band will manage contracts related to burial site investigations on private properties and security of excavated materials on Band property, as well as return of excavated materials to origin site with the intent of reburial of the ancestors where they were found.
Department
Program
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Recipient
Location
Nipigon, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2025-03-25 | 2024-25 | $999,350.00 |
| 1 | 2025-03-25 | 2024-25 | $999,350.00 |
As published
Additional Information
Amendment to extend into new fiscal year
Additional Information (French)
Modification pour prolonger dans un nouvel exercice financier
Agreement End Date
2027-04-30
Agreement Number
GC-2815
Agreement Start Date
2025-03-25
Agreement Title
Honouring Red Rock Indian Band ancestors
Agreement Title (French)
Honorant les ancêtres de la bande indienne Red Rock
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$999,350.00
Amendment Date
2026-01-12
Amendment Number
1
Description
This contribution supports Red Rock Indian Band in the recovery of ancestral remains that were disturbed during excavation for the construction of the Lake Superior Administration and Visitor Centre. The project includes excavation, archaeological assessment, and burial site investigations. The Band will manage contracts related to burial site investigations on private properties and security of excavated materials on Band property, as well as return of excavated materials to origin site with the intent of reburial of the ancestors where they were found.
Description (French)
Cette contribution soutient la Red Rock Indian Band dans la récupération des restes ancestraux qui ont été perturbés lors des fouilles pour la construction du centre d’administration et d’accueil du lac Supérieur. Le projet comprendsles fouilles, l’évaluation archéologique et les enquêtes sur le site de sépulture. La bande gérera les contrats liés aux enquêtes sur les sites d’enfouissement des propriétés privées et à la sécurité des matériaux excavés sur la propriété de la bande, ainsi que le retour des matériaux excavés au site d’origine dans l’intention de réinhumer les ancêtres où ils ont été trouvés.
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
Thunder Bay—Superior North
Federal Riding (French)
Thunder Bay—Supérieur-Nord
Federal Riding Number
35106
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
Nipigon
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Red Rock Indian Band
Recipient Postal Code
P0T 2J0
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
A
Reference Number
154-2024-2025-Q4-00152
