ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES, ARTS AND CULTURE: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Ottawa | Ottawa, ON · grants and contributions register · Nepean

ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES, ARTS AND CULTURE: federal grants and contributions: 34 agreements; $10.8M value; 6 departments; 18 programs.

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34agreements
$10.8Mvalue
6departments
18programs

Largest agreements

Mamaawi Lodge: Expanding Green Spaces for an Inclusive Future$5.0Mvalue2025start2029end

The Mamaawi Lodge Expansion project involves a substantial addition to Aboriginal Experiences, Art and Culture's cultural performance and education facility, addressing the growing demand for its programming. The expansion will add to the existing pavilion, creating space for an artisan marketplace, office, makerspace, classroom, storage, washrooms, and more. Upgrades to the current pavilion will include refinishing the event space, energy-efficient lighting, new AV and stage systems, and enhancements to the building envelope such as re-cladding, new windows, doors, insulation, and barriers. A

1014576$855Kvalue2023start2025end

To create an innovative tourism offering to attract visitors.

1000993$750Kvalue2021start2023end

This project will support Indigenous Experiences to revitalize, modernize and renovate an existing structure to create Mādahòkì Farm, an Indigenous culinary tourism asset in Nepean. This will renovate and modernize the existing farm structure; develop culinary and farming tourism experiences; purchase and install commercial kitchen equipment that will meet public health codes; purchase and installation of seating, tipis, bicycle racks and signage; and complete restorative landscaping.

Indian Act 150 to ReconcilACTION: A National Touring Learning Pavilion$500Kvalue2026start2026end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

2324-HQ-000087$353Kvalue2023start2024end

P054104

1004010$243Kvalue2022start2023end

To enhance visitor experience in Nepean through Indigenous focused events, culinary offerings and programming at Mādahòkì Farm.

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival$240Kvalue2021start2022end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

Indigenous Experiences Specialized Equipment for Arts & Culture Growth$230Kvalue2025start2026end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

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1017778$211Kvalue2024start2025end

To develop an outdoor trail experience at Mādahòkì Farm in Nepean, Ontario.

Agreement$200Kvalue2015start–end
On the Land, In Community: Indigenous Youth Forum/ Sur la terre, en communauté : Forum des jeunes autochtones$148Kvalue2026start2028end

Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada

400056445$138Kvalue2019start2020end

Implementation of new products: The project aims to develop and market two new tourism packages showcasing Aboriginal culture and cuisine that will be offered at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau.

Agreement$120Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$120Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$120Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$120Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$120Kvalue2017start–end
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival$120Kvalue2018start2018end

Aboriginal Peoples' Program

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival$120Kvalue2019start2019end

Aboriginal Peoples' Program

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival$120Kvalue2020start2020end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival$120Kvalue2023start2023end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival$120Kvalue2024start2024end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival$120Kvalue2025start2025end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival 2026$120Kvalue2026start2026end

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Events

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival$103Kvalue2022start2022end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
Ningo Gikinonwin (Anishnaabe for the Four Seasons)$90.4Kvalue2021start2022end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Supporting workers - Live events and arts sector
Making Madahoki Farms Safe During COVID-19$84.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival$57.6Kvalue2024start2024end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival$54.5Kvalue2020start2020end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival$38.0Kvalue2025start2026end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
CSJ 2022 - Indigenous Experiences (Nepean)$24.2Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

CSJ 2024 - Madahoki Farm- Indigenous Experiences (Nepean)$16.1Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$12.6Kvalue2020start2020end

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.

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation - Community Gathering and Reflection$7.0Kvalue2026start2026end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Departments

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities1agreements$5.0Mvalue1programs
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Canadian Heritage24agreements$3.2Mvalue11programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Aboriginal Peoples' Program
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario4agreements$2.1Mvalue3programs
  • Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
  • Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)
  • Tourism Growth Program (TGP)

All grants from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Indigenous Services Canada1agreements$353Kvalue1programs
  • Social Development

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions1agreements$138Kvalue1programs
  • Fund for Canadian Experiences (QEDP-CEF)

All grants from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Employment and Social Development Canada3agreements$52.9Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Years

20264agreements$775Kvalue3programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Exchanges Canada Program - Youth Forums Canada
  • Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Events
20254agreements$5.4Mvalue4programs
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
20244agreements$405Kvalue4programs
  • Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20233agreements$1.3Mvalue3programs
  • Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD)
  • Social Development
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
20223agreements$370Kvalue3programs
  • Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20214agreements$1.2Mvalue4programs
  • Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Supporting workers - Live events and arts sector
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
20203agreements$187Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20192agreements$258Kvalue2programs
  • Fund for Canadian Experiences (QEDP-CEF)
  • Aboriginal Peoples' Program
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20181agreements$120Kvalue1programs
  • Aboriginal Peoples' Program
20171agreements$120Kvalue0programs
    20161agreements$120Kvalue0programs
      20151agreements$200Kvalue0programs
        20141agreements$120Kvalue0programs
          20131agreements$120Kvalue0programs
            20121agreements$120Kvalue0programs

              Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.