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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T16:16:34Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
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    "name": "CONFEDERACY OF MAINLAND MI'KMAQ: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/confederacy-of-mainland-mi-kmaq/",
    "summary": "72 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $26.8M with CONFEDERACY OF MAINLAND MI'KMAQ, 2011–2026.",
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        "value": 72,
        "unit": "count"
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        "value": 26800000,
        "unit": "money",
        "currency": "CAD",
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        "display": "$26.8M"
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      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 9,
        "unit": "count"
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      {
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        "value": 20,
        "unit": "count"
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    "text": [
      "Support Indigenous groups as they develop, grow and maintain aquatic resource and oceans management departments that can provide fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans related services along a watershed.",
      "Support Indigenous groups as they develop, grow and maintain aquatic resource and oceans management departments that can provide fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans related services along a watershed.",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.",
      "This contribution supports the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (Nuji Kelo’toqatijik Earth Keeper Network) that will develop and implement on-the-ground management actions by trained Earth Keepers such as monitoring, information sharing and storytelling. This program will apply Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing) approach to all work carried out.",
      "This contribution supports the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq in expanding the Nuji Kelo’toqatijik (Earthkeepers) Guardians Network to include an Aquatics Division. The goals of the Aquatics Division Guardians Program is to further build capacity within the organization, expand community engagement, and facilitate the transfer of Indigenous traditional knowledge systems between Mi’kmaw knowledge keepers/Elders and youth, using a Etuaptmumk (Two-eyed seeing) approach to all work carried out.",
      "Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management program",
      "Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management program",
      "The purpose of this agreement is to increase the capacity of Indigenous communities to engage in and benefit from economic development arising from opportunities in the forest sector, and increase Indigenous participation in forestry related opportunities, businesses, careers and governance.",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.",
      "To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the areas of:(a) Fisheries",
      "Enhance the conservation and recovery of species at risk by supporting Indigenous communities as they acquire, develop and apply the technical resources, skills and knowledge necessary to partner in Species at Risk Act (SARA) implementation",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding), P048796",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife and to protect aquatic species at risk.",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources/The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq Parks Guardian Program Proposal Submission",
      "Mi'kmaw Leadership in the Conservation of Black Ash (Wisqoq) in Nova Scotia",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife to protect aquatic species at risk.",
      "The contribution enables the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq Earthkeepers to host a Regional Indigenous Guardians Winter Gathering. The Gathering aims to bring together individuals committed to land stewardship and cultural revitalization for current and future generations, to foster relationships, share knowledge, learn from one another, and build a regional network.",
      "Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife and to protect aquatic species at risk.",
      "Mi'kmaw Engagement in Species at Risk Mapping Through the Land Use Planning Tool"
    ],
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      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Dartmouth–Cole Harbour",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/12004-dartmouth-cole-harbour/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Fisheries and Oceans Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/fisheries-and-oceans-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Indigenous Services Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/indigenous-services-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Environment and Climate Change Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/environment-and-climate-change-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Parks Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/parks-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Natural Resources Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/natural-resources-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/crown-indigenous-relations-and-northern-affairs-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "All grants from Library and Archives Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/library-and-archives-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/impact-assessment-agency-of-canada/"
      }
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    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"CONFEDERACY OF MAINLAND MI'KMAQ: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/confederacy-of-mainland-mi-kmaq/"
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