YELLOWKNIFE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

$705,889.00 CAD

≈ 9 Canadians' average pay for a year

Department: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Program: Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)
Recipient country: Canada
Fiscal year: 2021-2022
Agreement period: June 29, 2021 – March 31, 2023
Reference: cannor:0780-2021-2022-Qrt3-0000033

Published purpose

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.

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