CONFEDERACY OF MAINLAND MI'KMAQ: federal grants and contributions

Updated 11 October 2026 · Truro, NS · grants and contributions register · Dartmouth–Cole Harbour

CONFEDERACY OF MAINLAND MI'KMAQ: federal grants and contributions: 72 agreements; $26.8M value; 9 departments; 20 programs.

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72agreements
$26.8Mvalue
9departments
20programs

Largest agreements

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)$4.4Mvalue2022start2027end

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.

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)$2.6Mvalue2022start2023end

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.

2526-AT-000011$2.4Mvalue2025start2035end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$2.2Mvalue2021start–end
Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities$1.4Mvalue2022start2026end

To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
Nuji Kelo’toqatijik Earth Keeper Network$1.2Mvalue2023start2027end

This contribution supports the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (Nuji Kelo’toqatijik Earth Keeper Network) that will develop and implement on-the-ground management actions by trained Earth Keepers such as monitoring, information sharing and storytelling. This program will apply Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing) approach to all work carried out.

Nuji Kelo’toqatijik Aquatics Division$1.0Mvalue2025start2027end

This contribution supports the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq in expanding the Nuji Kelo’toqatijik (Earthkeepers) Guardians Network to include an Aquatics Division. The goals of the Aquatics Division Guardians Program is to further build capacity within the organization, expand community engagement, and facilitate the transfer of Indigenous traditional knowledge systems between Mi’kmaw knowledge keepers/Elders and youth, using a Etuaptmumk (Two-eyed seeing) approach to all work carried out.

Agreement$800Kvalue2018start–end

Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management program

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Agreement$747Kvalue2018start–end

Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management program

Paving the Way for Success$700Kvalue2018start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is to increase the capacity of Indigenous communities to engage in and benefit from economic development arising from opportunities in the forest sector, and increase Indigenous participation in forestry related opportunities, businesses, careers and governance.

1516-AT-000056$639Kvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$637Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$563Kvalue2016start–end
Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities$500Kvalue2020start2024end

To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
Agreement$424Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$423Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$403Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$375Kvalue2013start–end
1516-AT-000056$361Kvalue2015start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$281Kvalue2013start–end
Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$253Kvalue2021start2023end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq_Y2 Commitment_GGF$250Kvalue2021start2022end

To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g., data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the areas of:(a) Fisheries

CMM - 2021AFSAR2014$220Kvalue2021start2023end

Enhance the conservation and recovery of species at risk by supporting Indigenous communities as they acquire, develop and apply the technical resources, skills and knowledge necessary to partner in Species at Risk Act (SARA) implementation

1819-AT-000025$207Kvalue2018start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding), P048796

Agreement$190Kvalue2012start–end
2021-AT-000023$175Kvalue2020start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Habitat Stewardship Program$168Kvalue2023start2024end

Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife and to protect aquatic species at risk.

2324-HQ-000174$163Kvalue2023start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$152Kvalue2012start–end
2021-HQ-000149$152Kvalue2021start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$144Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$141Kvalue2019start–end

Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources/The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq Parks Guardian Program Proposal Submission

Agreement$138Kvalue2020start–end

Mi'kmaw Leadership in the Conservation of Black Ash (Wisqoq) in Nova Scotia

2425-HQ-000175$132Kvalue2024start2025end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

21-HSP-MAR-005$130Kvalue2021start2022end

Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife to protect aquatic species at risk.

Regional Indigenous Guardians Winter Gathering$129Kvalue2026start2026end

The contribution enables the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq Earthkeepers to host a Regional Indigenous Guardians Winter Gathering. The Gathering aims to bring together individuals committed to land stewardship and cultural revitalization for current and future generations, to foster relationships, share knowledge, learn from one another, and build a regional network.

Habitat Stewardship Program$126Kvalue2024start2025end

Contributes to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife and to protect aquatic species at risk.

Agreement$122Kvalue2020start–end

Mi'kmaw Engagement in Species at Risk Mapping Through the Land Use Planning Tool

Agreement$119Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$105Kvalue2017start–end

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada41agreements$16.3Mvalue8programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • Habitat Stewardship Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Indigenous Services Canada10agreements$3.7Mvalue5programs
  • Primary Care
  • Economic Development
  • Community Infrastructure, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • Individual Affairs, Economic Development, Other Program Reporting
  • Primary Care, Education, Supplementary Health Benefits

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada10agreements$2.9Mvalue0programs
Parks Canada5agreements$2.5Mvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Natural Resources Canada1agreements$700Kvalue0programs
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$689Kvalue2programs
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Supplementary Health Benefits, Primary Care, Health System Capacity
  • Indian Government Support, CIRNAC - Indian Registration, CIRNAC - Economic Development

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Library and Archives Canada1agreements$17.8Kvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$13.9Kvalue1programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada1agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20261agreements$129Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20253agreements$3.4Mvalue3programs
  • Primary Care
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20242agreements$258Kvalue2programs
  • Economic Development
  • Habitat Stewardship Program
20235agreements$1.6Mvalue5programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Habitat Stewardship Program
  • Economic Development
  • Listen, Hear Our Voices
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20225agreements$8.5Mvalue4programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • Economic Development
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20218agreements$3.2Mvalue6programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • Economic Development
  • Habitat Stewardship Program
  • Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI)
20205agreements$985Kvalue3programs
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • Primary Care, Education, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Economic Development
20196agreements$443Kvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk
  • General Class Contribution Program
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20188agreements$2.7Mvalue2programs
  • Individual Affairs, Economic Development, Other Program Reporting
  • Indian Government Support, CIRNAC - Indian Registration, CIRNAC - Economic Development
20177agreements$997Kvalue0programs
    20163agreements$651Kvalue0programs
      20154agreements$1.5Mvalue2programs
      • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Supplementary Health Benefits, Primary Care, Health System Capacity
      • Community Infrastructure, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
      20145agreements$1.0Mvalue0programs
        20136agreements$987Kvalue0programs
          20123agreements$376Kvalue0programs
            20111agreements$93.0Kvalue0programs

              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.