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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T17:07:08Z",
  "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": "Union of Ontario Indians: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/union-of-ontario-indians/",
    "summary": "35 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $110M with Union of Ontario Indians, 2007–2026.",
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        "label": "agreements",
        "value": 35,
        "unit": "count"
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        "label": "value",
        "value": 110000000,
        "unit": "money",
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        "display": "$110M"
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      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 16,
        "unit": "count"
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        "label": "programs",
        "value": 25,
        "unit": "count"
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    "text": [
      "This will be accomplished in the following ways: • Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; • Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and • Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework",
      "These funds are meant to support Aboriginal organizations to design and deliver labour market programs and services, work to build capacity within their organization, and ensure clients are well-served.",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "This will be accomplished in the following ways: .• Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; .• Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and .• Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework",
      "Anishinabek Nation participation in Great Lakes governance, science and stewardship",
      "This will be accomplished in the following ways: • Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; • Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and • Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "The Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS) is a strategy of the federal government (\"Canada\") designed to help improve the employment opportunities of Aboriginal peoples and enable them to fully participate in the Canadian economy.",
      "The Aboriginal Skills and Training Strategic Fund (ASTSIF) is program that will strengthen partnerships between Aboriginal organizations and employers to help Aboriginal people gain the skills they need for the labour market today and for the long term. It will also supports greater investments in training for individuals who face barriers to employment, such as low literacy and a lack of essential skills.",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and measures included in the Action Plan.",
      "The purpose of this project is to provide contribution funding to support job skills training to on-reserve First Nation youth between the ages of 18 to 24 who are in receipt of income assistance. In support of the Income Assistance Program and the First Nations Job Fund objectives, this project will assist clients who are deemed to be employment-ready within 12 months prepare for and obtain the necessary job skills to gain employment.",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "This project is focused on pre-feasibility and feasibility opportunity scanning for forest economic development opportunities and Indigenous participation in the forest industy.",
      "The project would support a regional tourism strategy and its implementation, which aims at establishing a foundation for boosting tourism within Anishinabek Nation territories.",
      "Union of Ontario Indians Hub",
      "Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)",
      "A coordinated approach to the revitalization of the Anishinabek Nation Economic Blueprint is required to take advantage of economic development opportunities.",
      "A coordinated approach to the revitalization of the Anishinabek Nation Economic Blueprint is required to take advantage of economic development opportunities.",
      "Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Union of Ontario Indians to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.",
      "To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase cumulative effects knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.",
      "The purpose of this funding is to assist Anishinabek Nation to host a fall engagement session with CNSC staff.",
      "Engage the Anishinabek Nation in identifying actions that will contribute to the protection and restoration of the water quality and ecosystem health of Lake Huron.",
      "Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Strategy",
      "Anishinabek Nation Veterans Memorial (final name to be determined)",
      "This 18-month project will honour the lives and legacies of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ2S individuals and increase awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals. Project activities will include the development of curriculum material for an educational toolkit designed with, by, and for families and survivors; this curriculum will include awareness enrichment and will promote life-long learning to support Indigenous women in shelters with violence prevention, protection, and perseverance for their healing, wellness, and person",
      "The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase traditional knowledge and support improved understanding of land-based impacts of resource development.",
      "YIP - implement new Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Blueprint",
      "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.",
      "Pre-Engagement on the Canada Water Act",
      "Anishinabek Stewardship Program: Youth Engagement Strategy",
      "To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies. To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous, local communities and federal stakeholders. To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system.",
      "To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies. To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous, local communities and federal stakeholders. To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system."
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      {
        "name": "Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35070-niagara-falls-niagara-on-the-lake/"
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      {
        "name": "Indigenous Services Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/indigenous-services-canada/"
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      {
        "name": "Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-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": "Canada Water Agency",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/canada-water-agency/"
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      {
        "name": "Health Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/health-canada/"
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      {
        "name": "Department of Justice Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/department-of-justice-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": "Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/federal-economic-development-agency-for-northern-ontario/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/innovation-science-and-economic-development-canada/"
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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": "Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/canadian-nuclear-safety-commission/"
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      {
        "name": "Environment and Climate Change Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/environment-and-climate-change-canada/"
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      {
        "name": "Veterans Affairs Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/veterans-affairs-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Women and Gender Equality Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/women-and-gender-equality-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Fisheries and Oceans Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/fisheries-and-oceans-canada/"
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      {
        "name": "Transport Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/transport-canada/"
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      {
        "name": "Thunder Bay—Superior North",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35108-thunder-bay-superior-north/"
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      {
        "name": "Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35091-sault-ste-marie-algoma/"
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