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  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
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    "name": "Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/conseil-de-la-premi-re-nation-des-innus-essipit/",
    "summary": "56 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $6.4M with Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit, 2015–2026.",
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        "value": 56,
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        "value": 6400000,
        "unit": "money",
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        "display": "$6.4M"
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        "label": "departments",
        "value": 8,
        "unit": "count"
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        "value": 25,
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    "text": [
      "This contribution enables the implementation of a Guardian Program with the Innu Essipit First Nation. This aims to reestablish and strengthen the First Nation's connection with the land and water in the traditional territory, Nistassinan, and to ensure the transfer of traditional knowledge within the community.",
      "Establishment of a network of protected areas connected to the Essipit Nitassinan",
      "To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information for affected communities To improve the ability of affected communities to understand and use marine information",
      "To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information for affected communities To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters To improve the ability of affected communities to understand and use marine information",
      "To build capacity and expertise to support dialogue and deliberation on federal-Indigenous relationships related to the design and implementation of the marine safety system and environmental protection measures To foster the development of bilateral and multilateral relationships and partnership to support participation in the marine safety regime To implement federal-Indigenous or multilateral plans and agreements to facilitate collaborative management and partnership in marine safety and environmental protection To support the coordination of local and regional engagement to advance discus",
      "To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to support the development of partnership and collaborative opportunities between TC and Indigenous groups. To encourage and support the participation and collaboration with Indigenous groups regarding TC's programs, policies, processes, regulations, legislations and directives.",
      "Contribution to build the capabilities of the Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit and improve their knowledge to use the Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness system",
      "Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit to assist in improving assessments, policy engagement, assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.",
      "To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.",
      "Mitigation of the impacts of forest management on critical habitat for the Woodland Caribou",
      "Essipiu Assinu Nakatuenitamu",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to the Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit to assist in improving impact, regional and strategic assessments, policy engagement and impact assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.",
      "Provide for the management of communal food, social and ceremonial (FSC) fisheries within integrated management systems that support sustainability and conservation of fisheries resources",
      "QC- Priority 3 Indigenous Engagement – Support and implementation of partnerships for the recovery of boreal caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) range (Pipmuacan) by the Essipit community.",
      "Provide for the management of communal food, social and ceremonial (FSC) fisheries within integrated management systems that support sustainability and conservation of fisheries resources",
      "Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Regional Assessment of the St. Lawrence River Area.",
      "Support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) in relation to fish and fish habitat conservation and protection under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act.",
      "Wetland and Riparian Area Restoration/Enhancement Protection Program",
      "Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the environmental assessment process for the Énergie Saguenay Project.",
      "The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.",
      "Grant awarded under the Participant Funding Program to the Essipit Innu First Nation Band Council to help it prepare for and engage in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities related to the assessment process for the regional assessment of the St. Lawrence River area.",
      "Support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) in relation to fish and fish habitat conservation and protection under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act.",
      "Support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) in relation to fish and fish habitat conservation and protection under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act.",
      "Subvention dans le cadre du Programme de dialogue sur les politiques au Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit pour l’aider à se préparer et à participer aux activités en cours concernant l’examen de l’élaboration des lois, des règlements et des politiques.",
      "The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.",
      "Celebration and Commemoration Program",
      "To coordinate local engagement regarding marine transportation strategies and policies.",
      "Grant to help eligible Indigenous groups and local communities take part in developing and improving Canada’s marine transportation system",
      "Celebration and Commemoration Program",
      "Celebration, Commemoration and Learning",
      "Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the environmental assessment process for the Gazoduq Natural Gas Transmission Line Project.",
      "Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the impact assessment process for the Gazoduq Natural Gas Transmission Line Project.",
      "Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the impact assessment process for the Gazoduq Natural Gas Transmission Line Project.",
      "Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the impact assessment process for the Gazoduq Natural Gas Transmission Line Project."
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        "name": "Côte-Nord–Kawawachikamach–Nitassinan",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/24021-c-te-nord-kawawachikamach-nitassinan/"
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      {
        "name": "Parks Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/parks-canada/"
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      {
        "name": "Environment and Climate Change Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/environment-and-climate-change-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Transport Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/transport-canada/"
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      {
        "name": "Manicouagan",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/24046-manicouagan/"
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      {
        "name": "Impact Assessment Agency of Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/impact-assessment-agency-of-canada/"
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      {
        "name": "Fisheries and Oceans Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/fisheries-and-oceans-canada/"
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      {
        "name": "Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/crown-indigenous-relations-and-northern-affairs-canada/"
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      {
        "name": "Natural Resources Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/natural-resources-canada/"
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        "name": "Canadian Heritage",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/canadian-heritage/"
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    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/conseil-de-la-premi-re-nation-des-innus-essipit/"
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