Council of the Haida Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Masset, BC · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Skeena–Bulkley Valley

Council of the Haida Nation: federal grants and contributions: 26 agreements; $15.0M value; 5 departments; 9 programs.

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26agreements
$15.0Mvalue
5departments
9programs

Largest agreements

Council of the Haida Nation AFS2025-MLT-2516-0$5.1Mvalue2025start2030end

This program is an integral component of the AFS and facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing fishing effort, thereby providing Aboriginal groups with much-needed employment and income.

Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund$2.9Mvalue2024start2027end

Renew and expand the Coastal Restoration Fund to renew investments in coastal and upstream inland communities to support contributions towards aquatic restoration efforts that protect and restore Canada’s coastal areas and address threats to marine species, including marine mammals and expand supported aquatic restoration activities on all of Canada’s coasts.

Haida Gwaii Watchmen Operations$2.3Mvalue2023start2026end

This contribution enables the Council of the Haida Nation to continue to manage the Haida Gwaii Watchmen Program, which has been in place for more than 40 years and is viewed as a model for guardian program initiatives internationally. The additional funds will improve the long-term sustainability of the program and supports ongoing Haida stewardship, the continuity of Haida culture and is in the spirit of GayGahlda/ Kwah.hlahl.dáyaa "Changing Tide" Reconciliation Framework Agreement.

CHN ARM2025-MLT-4017-0$2.0Mvalue2025start2030end

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.

Agreement for Haida Gwaii Marine Awareness Project$1.2Mvalue2024start2027end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information for affected communities To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters To improve the ability of affected communities to understand and use marine information

Towards Reconciliation - Connections to Haida Culture$560Kvalue2025start2027end

This contribution supports Haida access to Gwaii Haanas, which is a remote portion of their territory, for traditional and cultural purposes. This project will include cultural space infrastructure and supporting other infrastructure, consultation with the Archipelago Management Board and others as the Haida Nation sees fit, and will support transportation of Haida into Gwaii Haanas.

Northern Abalone and kelp monitoring to support abalone stewardship and Ecological Sustainability monitoring$308Kvalue2025start2028end

This contribution supports subtidal kelp and Northern Abalone research, analyses and monitoring surveys in Gwaii Haanas and the development of a community based Haida Gwaii Abalone Stewardship Plan.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$177Kvalue2024start2025end

To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

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Agreement$100Kvalue2022start–end

Verification of Marbled Murrelet terrestrial critical habitat in partnership with First Nations

Haida Title Lands Agreement Transition Planning$100Kvalue2024start2025end

This contribution supports co-management objectives both under the Archipelago Management Board’s and other protected area working groups to adapt operations, policy guidance and management now that Haida title to lands and foreshore areas has been recognized by provincial and federal governments.

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$63.8Kvalue2024start2027end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program-grants$50.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The purpose of the Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program is to enhance salmon stocks and their habitat through supporting hatchery production, public education, stewardship and engagement activities therefore contributing to salmon conservation, ecosystem health and sustainable salmon fisheries.

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$11.0Kvalue2024start2027end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2025start9999end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Council of the Haida Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Ksi Lisims LNG - Natural Gas Liquefaction and Marine Terminal Project.

Watchmen Resource Book Replacement$10.0Kvalue2025start2025end

This grant supports the Haida Gwaii Watchmen Program to replace their resource books for each of the five Haida Gwaii Watchmen sites providing learning opportunities for watchmen and visitors at the sites.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2019start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Council of the Haida Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the impact assessment process for the Cedar LNG Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2019start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Council of the Haida Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the impact assessment process for the Cedar LNG Project.

Indigenous Guardians Video$5.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This grant supports the documentation of Indigenous Guardian programs through video or photography. The initiative aims to create a lasting legacy and serve as an ongoing resource for the community, honouring and highlighting the contributions of Indigenous Guardians.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$5.0Kvalue2026start2026end

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 Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$5.0Kvalue2025start2025end

To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$4.9Kvalue2026start2026end

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.

Haida Gwaii Watchmen engagement on Visitor Use Plan$4.5Kvalue2025start2025end

This grant supports Haida Gwaii Watchmen to engage on and contribute to the development of Visitor Use Plan for Gwaii Haanas in March 2025.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$3.5Kvalue2026start2026end

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 Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$3.5Kvalue2025start2026end

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 Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$2.9Kvalue2025start2026end

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 Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$2.5Kvalue2024start2025end

To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada6agreements$10.2Mvalue5programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program-grants

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Parks Canada7agreements$3.3Mvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Transport Canada9agreements$1.4Mvalue2programs
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Community Participation Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$100Kvalue0programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada3agreements$20.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20263agreements$13.4Kvalue1programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
202512agreements$8.1Mvalue6programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program-grants
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20247agreements$4.5Mvalue5programs
  • Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
20231agreements$2.3Mvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20221agreements$100Kvalue0programs
    20192agreements$10.0Kvalue1programs
    • Participant Funding Program

    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.