BLACKFOOT CANADIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Lethbridge | Lethbridge, AB · grants and contributions register · Grande Prairie

BLACKFOOT CANADIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY: federal grants and contributions: 44 agreements; $1.3M value; 3 departments; 11 programs.

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44agreements
$1.3Mvalue
3departments
11programs

Largest agreements

Blackfoot Language Immersion$221Kvalue2023start2028end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Blackfoot Language Immersion Project 2018-2019/2019-2020$99.9Kvalue2018start2020end

Aboriginal Peoples' Program

Agreement$65.3Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$50.1Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$50.1Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$50.0Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$49.5Kvalue2014start–end
Blackfoot Language Immersion$44.1Kvalue2020start2021end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
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Blackfoot Language Immersion$44.1Kvalue2021start2023end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Blackfoot Language Immersion$44.1Kvalue2022start2023end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$38.3Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

Blackfoot Culture Days, Lethbridge$37.9Kvalue2021start2021end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Supporting workers - Live events and arts sector
Blackfoot Ambassadors$32.9Kvalue2022start2022end

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$32.1Kvalue2015start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

International Peace Pow-Wow and Festival$31.4Kvalue2019start2019end

Multiculturalism Program

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$31.3Kvalue2014start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$30.7Kvalue2013start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

Agreement$30.2Kvalue2011start–end
Commemorating the Legacy of Residential Schools$28.0Kvalue2020start2021end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society$27.6Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Blackfoot Ambassadors$27.6Kvalue2023start2023end

The expected outcomes of CSJ are: .• Youth are employed, in training or education, or in further employment services and interventions..

International Peace Pow-Wow and Festival$27.5Kvalue2019start2020end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society$18.5Kvalue2018start2018end

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Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society$18.4Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

International Peace Pow-Wow and Festival$17.5Kvalue2020start2021end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
International Peace Pow-Wow and Festival$17.3Kvalue2021start2022end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
International Peace Pow-Wow and Festival$12.2Kvalue2022start2023end

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

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
Blackfoot Arts Days$10.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

Truth and Reconciliation Gathering$10.0Kvalue2023start2023end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Niitsitapi Arts and Heritage Festival$9.0Kvalue2023start2023end

This grant enables the Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society to plan and deliver a two-day Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) Arts and Heritage Festival at the Community Centre in Waterton Lakes National Park, on July 11 and 12, 2023. This festival includes Blackfoot art and cuisine vendors, a Blackfoot contemporary count art exhibit, activities, and dance exhibitions.

Blackfoot Arts and Heritage Festival$7.8Kvalue2018start2018end

The Blackfoot Arts and Heritage Festival is a celebration of Indigenous culture for visitors and participants in Waterton Lakes National Park.

Niitsitapi Arts and Heritage Festival$7.5Kvalue2024start2024end

This grant enables the Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society to plan and deliver a two-day Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) Arts and Heritage Festival at the Community Centre in Waterton Lakes National Park, on August 13 and 14, 2024 and also supports Niitsitapi Ambassador Powwow Exhibitions for visitors during 2024 summer season.

International Peace Pow-Wow and Festival$7.0Kvalue2023start2024end

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

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
2025 Niitsitapi, People of Truth$6.7Kvalue2025start2025end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Blackfoot Arts and Heritage Festival$6.0Kvalue2024start2024end

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

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
Niitsitapi Arts and Heritage Festival$5.2Kvalue2025start2025end

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

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
Agreement$5.1Kvalue2015start–end
Niitsitapi Arts and Heritage Festival$5.0Kvalue2025start2025end

This grant enables the Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society to plan and deliver a two-day Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) Arts and Heritage Festival at the Community Centre in Waterton Lakes National Park, on August 11 and 12, 2025.

Agreement$4.8Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$4.0Kvalue2016start–end

Departments

Canadian Heritage31agreements$986Kvalue8programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Aboriginal Peoples' Program
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Supporting workers - Live events and arts sector
  • Multiculturalism Program
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Employment and Social Development Canada9agreements$258Kvalue1programs
Parks Canada4agreements$29.3Kvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Years

20254agreements$35.3Kvalue4programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20243agreements$41.1Kvalue3programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
20235agreements$274Kvalue5programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
20224agreements$99.3Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
20214agreements$138Kvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Supporting workers - Live events and arts sector
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
20203agreements$89.6Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals
20193agreements$60.9Kvalue3programs
  • Multiculturalism Program
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
20185agreements$130Kvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Peoples' Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • General Class Contribution Program
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20172agreements$52.0Kvalue0programs
    20162agreements$54.1Kvalue0programs
      20154agreements$92.1Kvalue1programs
      • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
      20142agreements$80.7Kvalue1programs
      • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
      20132agreements$96.0Kvalue1programs
      • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
      20111agreements$30.2Kvalue0programs

        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.