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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T10:52:18Z",
  "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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    "country": "ca",
    "name": "LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/lower-nicola-indian-band/",
    "summary": "37 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $88.7M with LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND, 2009–2026.",
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        "label": "agreements",
        "value": 37,
        "unit": "count"
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        "value": 88700000,
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        "currency": "CAD",
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        "display": "$88.7M"
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      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 11,
        "unit": "count"
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      {
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        "value": 15,
        "unit": "count"
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    "text": [
      "To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.",
      "Strengthening Collaboration for the Health of the Nicola Watershed",
      "Lower Nicola Indian Band – Nlaka’pamux Environmental Monitoring Project",
      "To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase cumulative effects knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.",
      "This project involves planting various types of trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass at various locations to revegetate certain areas of the band’s reserves as well as to complete bank stabilization in an area that was recently disturbed from flooding. The project will increase access to greenspace, increase biodiversity as well as influence and control the invasive species encroaching in certain areas of the reserves, specifically blue weed. It will also help the salmon population breeding in the creek.",
      "The purpose of this agreement is to enhance socio-economic capacity by providing access to training opportunities.",
      "The objective of this Project is to support the participation of Indigenous groups on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.",
      "Supporting Indigenous-led protected area development in the Nicola River watershed Dry Interior Priority Place in British Columbia.",
      "Participant funding to participate in the Commission's hearing process and CER-led Crown Consultation activities for the Sunrise Expansion Program",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase cumulative effects knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.",
      "The purpose of this project is to undertake deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated pipeline projects and to support their participation in consultation activities.",
      "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)",
      "The purpose of this agreement is conduct a gap analysis of environmental and technical data related to Lower Nicola Indian Band land use priorities.",
      "The objective of this project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the deployment of renewable energy and grid modernization technologies.",
      "The objective of this Project is to engage with Indigenous Peoples during the development phase of a renewable energy and grid modernization project.",
      "The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.",
      "The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.",
      "The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (the \"Committee\") for the Trans Mountain Expansion (\"TMX\") Project.",
      "The purpose of this agreement is to support engagement on the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangement Regulations (IMARs).",
      "Grant to support the review of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations and engage with community members and submit a written summary of feedback.",
      "The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.",
      "Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.",
      "The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.",
      "The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.",
      "Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Lower Nicola Indian Band to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.",
      "The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.",
      "The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.",
      "The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.",
      "The purpose of this agreement is to support engagement on Indigenous Ministerial Arrangement Regulations (IMARs)."
    ],
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        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
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      {
        "name": "Indigenous Services Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/indigenous-services-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Western Economic Diversification Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/western-economic-diversification-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Fisheries and Oceans Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/fisheries-and-oceans-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Canada Water Agency",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/canada-water-agency/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Environment and Climate Change Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/environment-and-climate-change-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Natural Resources Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/natural-resources-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/department-of-housing-infrastructure-and-communities/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Canada Energy Regulator",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/canada-energy-regulator/"
      },
      {
        "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": "Impact Assessment Agency of Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/impact-assessment-agency-of-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
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    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-0D56FOP1SF",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/lower-nicola-indian-band/"
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