Driftpile Cree Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Driftpile, AB · grants and contributions register · Peace River–Westlock

Driftpile Cree Nation: federal grants and contributions: 62 agreements; $210M value; 14 departments; 23 programs.

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62agreements
$210Mvalue
14departments
23programs

Largest agreements

2021-HQ-000278$135Mvalue2021start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2627-HQ-000062$67.1Mvalue2026start2027end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$1.8Mvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

1819-AB-000064$1.2Mvalue2018start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

1819-AB-000064$1.1Mvalue2018start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2223-HQ-000045$359Kvalue2022start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$300Kvalue2024start–end

Driftpile Cree Nation Traditional Food Study

Terrestrial Studies Initiative$250Kvalue2019start2023end

The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase traditional knowledge and support improved understanding of land-based impacts of resource development.

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DRIFTPILE CREE NATION TERRESTRIAL CUMULATIVE EFFECTS INITIATIVE$225Kvalue2020start2023end

To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase cumulative effects knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.

Generation Connect$214Kvalue2026start2027end

A collaborative project, Generations Connect is designed to strengthen ties between youth and Elders through culturally rooted programming. Through project activities, this project will create a digital legacy archive, ensuring long-term access to cultural knowledge. Through consistent engagement, youth will deepen their understanding of Cree language and traditions, while Elders are honored as vital contributors to community wellness and cultural preservation.

SSDIC S2 26-28 SDCN$190Kvalue2026start2028end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

Welcoming Our People Home: Celebration of Dance, Indigenous Days, Cultural Family Camp, and Cultural Hunting Camp$150Kvalue2024start2024end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Participant Funding Program$140Kvalue2022start–end

Funding awarded to participate in crown consultation and the public hearing process for the North River Midstream NEBC Connector Project.

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$140Kvalue2024start–end

Participant funding to participate in the Commission's hearing process and CER-led Crown Consultation activities for Pembina’s Taylor to Gordondale Project.

  • Canada Energy Regulator
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$140Kvalue2024start–end

Participant funding to participate in the Commission's hearing process and CER-led Crown Consultation activities for the Sunrise Expansion Program

  • Canada Energy Regulator
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
Pathways to a Driftpile Language Plan$130Kvalue2024start2029end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
GC-129557S$129Kvalue2019start2020end

The purpose of this project is to undertake deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated pipeline projects and to support their participation in consultation activities.

1516-AB-000067$106Kvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

1516-AB-000067$100Kvalue2015start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2324-AB-000036$100Kvalue2023start2028end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2020start2022end

To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase traditional knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.

Participant Funding Program$90.0Kvalue2021start–end

Funding awarded for early engagement and participate in the public hearing process for the Medicine Hat Looping Project 2023.

Participant Funding Program$80.0Kvalue2019start–end

Funding awarded to prepare for and participate in the public hearing process for the Edson Mainline Expansion project.

Agreement for Driftpile Cree Nation Internal and Technical Review Pertaining to the Protection of Navigable Waters$80.0Kvalue2022start2024end

To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters

Participant Funding Program$75.6Kvalue2018start–end

Funding awarded to prepare for and participate in the public hearing process for the 2021 NGTL System Expansion Project.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$71.9Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

Contribution Agreement to Provide Capacity Funding to Driftpile Cree Nation$70.0Kvalue2020start2023end

The Recipient will engage in meaningful two-way dialogue regarding economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, to benefit their communities. The following activities will be undertaken: participation in bilateral and/or multilateral meetings organized by Finance Canada, through methods including virtual and teleconference capacity, in-person, or written submissions. Participation includes, but is not limited to: gathering and representing the views of the Participant’s community members, acquiring external expertise (e.g., legal, financial, economic), preparing verbal and/

Participant funding Program for Crown consultations and engagement on the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited 2021 System Expansion Project$62.1Kvalue2019start2021end

The purpose of this project is to support deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated projects

Updating Driftpile’s Consultation Laws in line with the UNDRIP 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.

MMIW Commemorative - Honoring Our Victims of Violence$50.0Kvalue2019start2020end

This 6-month project will honour the lives and legacies of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQ2S individuals and increase awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals. Project activities will include: the creation and installation of a legacy statue or cenotaph, the coordination of commemorative initiatives including a one day traditional powwow, and a memorial round dance.

Greenhouse Project$45.3Kvalue2024start2026end

This project aim to purchase greenhouses, seeds, garden supplies to establish the greenhouses and irrigation systems.

Participant Funding Program$40.0Kvalue2019start–end

Funding awarded to prepare for and participate in the public hearing process for the North Corridor Expansion Project.

Participant funding for the Department of Finance Canada's engagement on Indigenous economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project$30.0Kvalue2019start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is the delivery of participant funding for Indigenous groups to engage with the Department of Finance Canada with a view to explore economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program for Crown consultations and engagement on the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited North Corridor System Expansion Project$27.0Kvalue2021start2021end

The purpose of this project is to support deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated projects

DRIFTPILE CREE NATION Nova Gas Transmission Limited Edson Mainline Expansion Project$27.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The purpose of this project is to support deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated projects.

Elders' Connectivity/Participation$25.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The objectives of the Program are: • promoting volunteerism among seniors; • engaging seniors in the community through mentoring of others; • expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse; • supporting social participation and inclusion of seniors; and • providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.

Driftpile Cree Nation - Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations - Participant Funding Program$25.0Kvalue2026start2026end

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

Agreement$20.0Kvalue2023start–end

Funding awarded to participate in the public hearing process for the Pointed Mountain Pipeline Abandonment Project.

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$20.0Kvalue2024start–end

Grant to support the review of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations and engage with community members and submit a written summary of feedback.

  • Canada Energy Regulator
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
Participant Funding Program$12.0Kvalue2022start–end

Funding awarded to participate in one or more workshops and/or provide written or oral comments on the draft report of the Abandonment Cost Estimates Review 2021.

Departments

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada5agreements$204Mvalue3programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • CIRNAC - Indian Registration, Education, Social Development, Indian Government Support, Community Infrastructure, CIRNAC - Economic Development
  • Supplementary Health Benefits, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$2.1Mvalue0programs
Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$1.4Mvalue3programs
  • Child and Family Services
  • Health System Capacity
  • Health System Transformation

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Natural Resources Canada9agreements$875Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Canada Energy Regulator17agreements$806Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Canadian Heritage4agreements$477Kvalue4programs
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Public Safety Canada1agreements$214Kvalue1programs
  • (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada3agreements$96.9Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

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Transport Canada1agreements$80.0Kvalue1programs
  • Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada13agreements$79.0Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Department of Finance Canada1agreements$70.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Department of Finance Canada

Department of Justice Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
Women and Gender Equality Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality

All grants from Women and Gender Equality Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$45.3Kvalue1programs
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Small Scale Projects

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Years

20267agreements$67.5Mvalue6programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Participant Funding Program
20253agreements$1.8Mvalue2programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Participant Funding Program
202417agreements$1.0Mvalue7programs
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Small Scale Projects
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20235agreements$142Kvalue3programs
  • Health System Transformation
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Participant Funding Program
20228agreements$611Kvalue5programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20216agreements$135Mvalue5programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20204agreements$400Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20197agreements$641Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality
20183agreements$2.4Mvalue3programs
  • Child and Family Services
  • CIRNAC - Indian Registration, Education, Social Development, Indian Government Support, Community Infrastructure, CIRNAC - Economic Development
  • Participant Funding Program
20152agreements$206Kvalue2programs
  • Supplementary Health Benefits, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • Health System Capacity

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.