Ditidaht Development Corporation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Port Alberni, BC · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Courtenay—Alberni

Ditidaht Development Corporation: federal grants and contributions: 14 agreements; $1.5M value; 1 departments; 3 programs.

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14agreements
$1.5Mvalue
1departments
3programs

Largest agreements

Ditidaht West Coast Trail Guardian Program$930Kvalue2024start2026end

The contribution supports Ditidaht Guardian West Coast Trail operations in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and adjacent lands (hahuulthii) and includes trail maintenance, cultural interpretation, environmental and ecosystem monitoring and visitor safety which have been the pillars of the guardian program for many years. This contribution also supports guardian training and strategic program development which will enable Ditidaht to continue stewardship practices along the West Coast Trail.

Ditidaht Nation Guardian’s Kakawad Program$180Kvalue2023start2024end

This contribution supports Ditidaht Nation Guardian’s Kakawad Program operations in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (PRNPR). This guardian program will expand to include a marine component supporting the Southern Resident Killer Whale program initiatives. Expanded elements of this program include enhancing capacity and collaboration between Ditidaht Nation and PRNPR; further training and career opportunities for West Coast Trail Guardians; developing internal and external communication materials for Ditidaht Nation and PRNPR; and continuing stewardship practices, front line observations and

West Coast Trail Ditidaht Cabin$120Kvalue2021start2023end

This contribution supports the construction of a guardian cabin on the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve for the Ditidaht First Nation Guardian Program.

Management Planning – Ditidaht First Nation and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (West Coast Trail)$120Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports the engagement and consultation of Ditidaht First Nation in continuing the second phase of developing a new management plan for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, with a focus on West Coast Trail Unit.

Ditidaht Guardian Program$100Kvalue2020start2020end

This contribution supports the operations of the Ditidaht First Nation Guardian Program on the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Welcome Installation for the West Coast Trail$34.0Kvalue2020start2024end

This contribution supports the Ditidaht First Nation in the creation of a culturally appropriate welcome installation to the West Coast Trail of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve West Coast Trail Management Planning- Ditidaht First Nation Engagement$30.0Kvalue2023start2023end

This contribution supports the engagement and consultation of Ditidaht First Nation in the first phase of planning a new management plan for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, with a focus on West Coast Trail Unit.

Ditidaht West Coast Trail Kilometer Markers Assessment$15.0Kvalue2023start2023end

This contribution supports Ditidaht First Nation’s West Coast Trail Guardian program to assess and develop new West Coast Trail Kilometer markers which will identify to visitors the traditional territory of Ditidaht while also enhancing Visitor Safety measures.

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Review of potential National Marine Conservation Area Reserve feasibility study$5.0Kvalue2023start2024end

This grant supports Ditidaht First Nation’s internal research, review, and community engagement to explore if a National Marine Conservation Area Reserve in their territory is of interest to the nation.

Networking and Research Related to a National Marine Conservation Area Reserve Feasibility Assessment$5.0Kvalue2024start2025end

This grant supports activities related to participating in the Indigenous Conservation Forum in Vancouver, BC, from October 21st-23rd, 2024.

United Nations Flagship Initiative Event$4.9Kvalue2025start2026end

This grant supports a Ditidaht Elder to attend the United Nations Flagship initiative event in Fundy (New-Brunswick) from September 22-26, 2025.

West Coast Trail Salmon Workshop (2024-25)$2.7Kvalue2025start2025end

This grant supports Ditidaht First Nation technical staff, knowledge holders and Elders to travel, participate and host a one-day workshop bringing together fisheries staff and knowledge holders.

West Coast Trail Salmon Workshop$1.2Kvalue2023start2024end

This grant will allow Ditidaht First Nation technical staff and knowledge holders to travel and participate in a one-day workshop bringing together fisheries staff and knowledge holders.

West Coast Trail Salmon Workshop (2025-26)$1.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This grant supports Ditidaht First Nation technical staff, knowledge holders and Elders to participate and host a one-day workshop bringing together fisheries staff and knowledge holders.

Departments

Parks Canada14agreements$1.5Mvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Years

20254agreements$129Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20242agreements$935Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20235agreements$231Kvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20211agreements$120Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Contribution Program
20202agreements$134Kvalue2programs
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions 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.