CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION: federal grants and contributions

Updated 11 October 2026 · Muncey, ON · grants and contributions register · Lambton–Kent–Middlesex

CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION: federal grants and contributions: 40 agreements; $158M value; 12 departments; 19 programs.

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40agreements
$158Mvalue
12departments
19programs

Largest agreements

1920-ON-000011$156Mvalue2019start2029end

P036605, P045434, P045435, P058222, P064526

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Resolution, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments$2.2Mvalue2026start2026end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

Agreement$1.5Mvalue2024start–end

Our Responsibility: Caring for Deshkan Ziibi (Thames River) and Lake Erie

Our Ancestors' Wisdom$500Kvalue2021start2024end

The project will advance the development, use, and understanding of Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) Laws and create the revitalization of Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) legal systems. Chippewas of the Thames First Nation will revitalize Anishnaabe laws by developing a law-making process that is culturally appropriate and based on Anishnaabe traditional teachings.

1001291$475Kvalue2021start2022end

Support the “Gawii Wiikaa Ga-Nendimisii - Never, Ever Forget Me”, comprising of sseveral Indigenous cultural and heritage events.

1001291$475Kvalue2021start2023end

To support the “Gawii Wiikaa Ga-Nendimisii - Never, Ever Forget Me”, comprising of several Indigenous cultural and heritage events.

1819-ON-000027$460Kvalue2018start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

1017371$250Kvalue2024start2024end

To expand an Indigenous cultural marketplace and festival in London, Ontario.

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Agreement$170Kvalue2022start–end

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation - Guardians Program

Agreement$150Kvalue2023start–end

Protecting Deshkan Ziibii, Together

Building a Healthy Carolinian Zone in Deshkan Ziibing$150Kvalue2026start2028end

Building a Healthy Carolinian Zone in Deshkan Ziibing

Agreement$117Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$75.0Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$69.6Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$69.4Kvalue2015start–end
1017323$56.0Kvalue2024start2024end

To deliver the Gawii Wiikaa Ga-Nendimisii "Forget Me Not" Gala.

1617-ON-000040$50.0Kvalue2016start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Impact Analysis of UNDRIPA Action Plan$50.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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 UNDA and measures included in the Action Plan.

First Nations with Schools Collective: Towards First Nation Education Jurisdictional Co-existence - UNDA, Article 14.1 and First Nation Education in First Nation Communities$50.0Kvalue2024start2025end

This project aims to contribute to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and Action Plan, by working with Canada to further develop Article 14.1 (Action Plan 20 of shared priorities) through engagement processes which consist of six roundtable sessions, studies and research and policy development.

Agreement$49.0Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$44.3Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$40.0Kvalue2022start–end

Community Based Monitoring of the Thames River

"Forget Me Not" Community Clay Tile Wall Mural$38.5Kvalue2020start2021end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

Agreement$36.6Kvalue2020start–end

Deshkan Ziibiing Agricultural Management Plan

Policy Dialogue Program$26.6Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

24-IHPP-G-O&P-003$20.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation - Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations - Participant Funding Program$19.5Kvalue2026start2026end

The purpose of this agreement is to support engagement on the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangement Regulations (IMARs).

Policy Dialogue Program$12.0Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Mount Elgin Residential School Orange Shirt Commemoration$10.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

Mount Elgin Residential School Events$10.0Kvalue2023start2023end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Policy Dialogue Program$7.0Kvalue2024start9999end

Grant as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Policy Dialogue Program$7.0Kvalue2024start9999end

Grant as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Policy Dialogue Program$7.0Kvalue2024start9999end

Grant as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Honouring our Residential School Survivors$6.7Kvalue2025start2025end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2022start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Hydrogen Ready Power Plant Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2025start9999end

Grant awarded under the Participant Funding Program to the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation to help it prepare for and engage in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities related to the assessment process for the Riverside Generating Station Project.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$4.8Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

Agreement for the Advancement of Indigenous Reconciliation (Indigenous Participant Funding Program Component)$3.8Kvalue2024start2024end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters

CSJ2018-Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (Lambton–Kent–Middlesex)$0value2018start2018end

N/A

1819-ON-000027$-5,739,252value2018start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada2agreements$151Mvalue2programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Resolution, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Public Health Protection, Primary Care, Health System Capacity

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada7agreements$2.9Mvalue2programs
  • Grant program to return fuel charge proceeds to Indigenous governments
  • Conserving Nature

All grants from Environment and Climate Change Canada

Canada Water Agency1agreements$1.5Mvalue0programs
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario4agreements$1.3Mvalue2programs
  • Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
  • Tourism Growth Program (TGP)

All grants from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Department of Justice Canada3agreements$600Kvalue2programs
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$510Kvalue2programs
  • Primary Care, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Public Health Protection
  • Indian Government Support

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Canadian Heritage9agreements$414Kvalue2programs
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada7agreements$69.6Kvalue2programs
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada1agreements$20.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Natural Resources Canada1agreements$19.5Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Transport Canada2agreements$8.6Kvalue2programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$0value1programs

Years

20263agreements$2.4Mvalue3programs
  • Grant program to return fuel charge proceeds to Indigenous governments
  • Conserving Nature
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
20253agreements$16.5Kvalue3programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
202410agreements$2.0Mvalue5programs
  • Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
20232agreements$160Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20224agreements$225Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20213agreements$1.4Mvalue2programs
  • Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
20202agreements$75.1Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
20193agreements$156Mvalue2programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Resolution, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Policy Dialogue Program
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20183agreements$-5,278,998value3programs
  • Primary Care, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Public Health Protection
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Public Health Protection, Primary Care, Health System Capacity
20171agreements$117Kvalue0programs
    20161agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
    • Indian Government Support
    20151agreements$69.4Kvalue0programs
      20141agreements$44.3Kvalue0programs
        20133agreements$194Kvalue0programs

          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.