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Contribution: Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)

YELLOWKNIFE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

$705,889.00

Community Museum and Interpretive Centre

EF 2021-22 · 2021-06-29

Résumé
The proposed project will renovate an existing structure from the old Giant Mine site and repurpose it to preserve the heritage and mining history of Yellowknife. The Centre will facilitate partnerships between schools, Indigenous groups, existing museum operations, and the Giant mine Remediation Project. The scope of the project includes: construction, leasehold improvements, access infrastructure, kitchen equipment, electrical, and mechanical expenses.
Programme
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)
Emplacement
YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Agreement End Date
2023-03-31
Agreement Number
2122-CN-000027
Agreement Start Date
2021-06-29
Agreement Title
Community Museum and Interpretive Centre
Agreement Title (French)
Musée communautaire et centre d'interprétation
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$705,889.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The proposed project will renovate an existing structure from the old Giant Mine site and repurpose it to preserve the heritage and mining history of Yellowknife. The Centre will facilitate partnerships between schools, Indigenous groups, existing museum operations, and the Giant mine Remediation Project. The scope of the project includes: construction, leasehold improvements, access infrastructure, kitchen equipment, electrical, and mechanical expenses.
Description (French)
Le projet proposé permettra de rénover une structure existante de l'ancien site de la mine Giant et de la réaffecter pour préserver le patrimoine et l'histoire minière de Yellowknife. Le centre facilitera les partenariats entre les écoles, les groupes autochtones, les activités du musée existant et le projet d'assainissement de la mine Giant. La portée du projet comprend : la construction, les améliorations locatives, l'infrastructure d'accès, l'équipement de cuisine, les dépenses électriques et mécaniques.
Expected Results
As a result of this project, there will be two new jobs and two new revenue streams at the Centre. The result will support multi-user tourism infrastructure and contribute towards economic development related cultural objectives in Yellowknife.
Expected Results (French)
Grâce à ce projet, il y aura deux nouveaux emplois et deux nouvelles sources de revenus au Centre. Le résultat soutiendra une infrastructure touristique à utilisateurs multiples et contribuera aux objectifs culturels liés au développement économique de Yellowknife.
Federal Riding
Northwest Territories
Federal Riding (French)
Territoires du Nord-Ouest
Federal Riding Number
61001
Organization Code
cannor
Organization
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Agence canadienne de développement économique du Nord
Program Name
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)
Program Name (French)
Inclusion diversifiée et évolution économique dans le Nord (IDEENord)
Program Purpose
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada's innovation economy. The IDEANorth program focuses on four priority areas: economic growth and sector development; business scale-up, productivity and innovation; small-scale economic infrastructure development; and foundational economic infrastructure.
Program Purpose (French)
Inclusion diversifiée et évolution économique dans le Nord (IDEENord) prévoit des investissements fondamentaux dans l'infrastructure économique, le développement du secteur et le renforcement des capacités pour aider les résidants du Nord des territoires à tirer profit de l'économie de l'innovation du Canada. Il met l'accent sur quatre domaines prioritaires : la croissance économique et le développement sectoriel; l'expansion des entreprises, la productivité et l'innovation; le développement d'infrastructures économiques à petite échelle; et l'infrastructure économique de base.
Recipient City
YELLOWKNIFE
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
YELLOWKNIFE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Recipient Operating Name
YELLOWKNIFE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Recipient Postal Code
X1A 2P4
Recipient Province or Territory
NT
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
0780-2021-2022-Qrt3-0000033