Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Inc.: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Charlottetown, PE · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Charlottetown

Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Inc.: federal grants and contributions: 36 agreements; $28.9M value; 8 departments; 18 programs.

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36agreements
$28.9Mvalue
8departments
18programs

Largest agreements

2627-AT-000001$8.3Mvalue2026start2036end

A034003, A034443, P070029, P070031, P070774, P070961, P071162, P071639, P072594, P073832

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, CIRNAC - Implementation, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, NFR - Grant
Implementation of a Rights and Reconciliation Agreement$7.4Mvalue2024start2034end

The objectives of this grant are 1) to support the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement signed by Parks Canada and the Mi’kmaq, 2) build capacity in Indigenous communities to participate with Parks Canada as co-managers of National Parks and National Historic Sites, 3) foster re-connection with the lands through traditional stewardship practices and 4) protect Mi’kmaw culture and heritage.

Implementation of Pituamkek National Park Reserve$2.8Mvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, Inc. (operating as L'nuey) in the implementation of the Pituamkek National Park Reserve based on obligations negotiated in the Pituamkek Establishment Agreement.

Epekwitk Assembly (MCPEI) 2024-2026AAROM-00$2.0Mvalue2025start2029end

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.

Mi’kmaq Capacity Building$1.7Mvalue2023start2026end

This contribution supports the Mi’kmaq with their capacity development and program delivery activities and will also support the further development and implementation of co-developed activities between Parks Canada and the Mi’kmaq of PEI to conserve, restore, and present our natural and cultural heritage.

Agreement$1.5Mvalue2020start–end

Protection of Coastal Ecosystems of Natural and Cultural Significance in Northwest Prince Edward Island, Through the Establishment of an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area

Negotiation for the Establishment of Pituamkek National Park Reserve$1.1Mvalue2023start2024end

This contribution supports Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Inc. (operating as L’nuey) negotiations towards an agreement to establish Pituamkek National Park Reserve.

Community Engagement and Negotiation$788Kvalue2020start2021end

This contribution provides assistance to the community engagement and negotiation in support of Pitaweikek (Hog Island Sandhills) National Park Reserve.

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2021-AT-000015$689Kvalue2020start2028end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

217935$633Kvalue2021start2024end

Establish an Indigenous economic development organization

Pituamkek Conservation Program$326Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports the continued implementation of the Pituamkek Conservation Program during the summer and fall 2025 period, an Indigenous-led initiative focused on ecological monitoring and stewardship of the newly established national park reserve. Building on previous contribution agreements, this Guardians-type program strengthens land connection, cultural knowledge, and conservation capacity through seasonal activities and community leadership. Central to this work is the integration of Mi'kmaw traditional knowledge, which guides conservation practices and deepens the cultural an

Agreement$225Kvalue2021start–end

Prince Edward Island Forested Landscapes Priority Place – Indigenous Integrated Conservation Action Implementation

Community Participation and Co-Development Grant and Contribution Fund Contribution Agreement with Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Inc.$182Kvalue2026start2027end

The purpose of this program 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.

  • National Defence
  • Canadian Coast Guard Marine Operations and Response Transfer Payment Program
Pituamkek Conservation Program$175Kvalue2024start2025end

This contribution supports the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, Inc. (operating as L'nuey) in the continued development and implementation of the Pituamkek Conservation Program for the Pituamkek area of northwestern PEI. This project includes the development of a Guardian Framework that will outline the program options for a potential future Pituamkek National Park Reserve guardian program.

212525$169Kvalue2018start2020end

Provide support for Indigenous social enterprises and entrepreneurs

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$148Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

L'nuey (MCPEI) Indigenous Engagement$130Kvalue2023start2027end

Support the acquisition, development, construction, improvement or repair as well as the management, maintenance, safety and accessibility of eligible fishing harbours.

Pituamkek Establishment Agreement Celebrations and Implementation$110Kvalue2024start2025end

This contribution supports the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, Inc. in the continued development and implementation of the Pituamkek Establishment Agreement for the Pituamkek area of northwestern Price Edward Island and will support a celebratory community event on July 4 in Lennox Island.

Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program$97.9Kvalue2024start2025end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

SSDIC 22-23 PEI Stream Three$79.4Kvalue2022start2023end

Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities

Enhancing Indigenous Perspectives in Interpretive Media at Skmaqn—Port-la-Joye—Fort Amherst National Historic Site$60.0Kvalue2022start2022end

This contribution supports the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, Inc. (operating as L'nuey) in developing non-personal interpretive media products, including a film, to bring alive the site’s rich and dramatic history from multiple perspectives.

216689$50.0Kvalue2021start2021end

Support and promote Mi'kmaq artisan product and culture

Indigenous Winter Engagement Sessions$50.0Kvalue2021start2021end

This contribution supports the development of a series of regional engagement sessions with Indigenous thought leaders from across the country that will inform the content development of new exhibits for Province House National Historic Site.

217223$49.0Kvalue2020start2021end

Develop a business and implementation plan for economic development

Implementation of co-management boards in PEI$43.5Kvalue2026start2026end

This contribution supports the implementation and operation of the two new co-management boards for the Pituamkek National Park Reserve co-management board and the Toquktmekl co-management board for Prince Edward Island (PEI) National Park and Parks Canada administered National Historic Sites on PEI. These co-management boards will guide the planning, management, operation, monitoring and evaluation of Parks Canada-administered lands in PEI.

SSDIC S3 23-24 PEI$39.7Kvalue2023start2024end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

1415-AT-000015$31.0Kvalue2014start2021end

P034355

1819-AT-000005$25.0Kvalue2018start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$21.0Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

Mi’kmaw language interpretive Panels$20.0Kvalue2023start2023end

This contribution enables the development of interpretive panels that share the complex history of Skmaqn—Port-la-Joye—Fort Amherst National Historic Site from the Mi'kmaw perspective in the Mi’kmaw language.

National Truth and Reconciliation Day: A Day for education and Reflection$10.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

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 serves as an ongoing resource for the community—honouring and highlighting the contributions of Indigenous Guardians.

Agreement for the Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (Indigenous Participant Funding Program Component)$3.5Kvalue2025start2026end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system

  • Transport Canada
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
Agreement for the Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (Indigenous Participant Funding Program Component)$3.5Kvalue2025start2026end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system

  • Transport Canada
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
Agreement for the Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (Indigenous Participant Funding Program Component)$3.5Kvalue2025start2026end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system

  • Transport Canada
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
Agreement for the Advancement of Indigenous Reconciliation (Indigenous Participant Funding Program Component)$3.5Kvalue2025start2026end

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

  • Transport Canada
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program

Departments

Parks Canada13agreements$14.6Mvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Indigenous Services Canada4agreements$9.0Mvalue4programs
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, CIRNAC - Implementation, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, NFR - Grant
  • Child and Family Services, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada5agreements$2.4Mvalue5programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Small Craft Harbours Class Contribution Program
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$1.7Mvalue0programs
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency4agreements$900Kvalue3programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • ICF - Canadian Experience Fund (Regional)
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

National Defence1agreements$182Kvalue1programs
  • Canadian Coast Guard Marine Operations and Response Transfer Payment Program

All grants from National Defence

Canadian Heritage3agreements$129Kvalue1programs
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Transport Canada4agreements$14.0Kvalue1programs
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Years

20263agreements$8.5Mvalue3programs
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, CIRNAC - Implementation, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, NFR - Grant
  • Canadian Coast Guard Marine Operations and Response Transfer Payment Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20259agreements$5.1Mvalue4programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
20245agreements$7.9Mvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
20235agreements$3.0Mvalue4programs
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Small Craft Harbours Class Contribution Program
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
20223agreements$149Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20214agreements$958Kvalue3programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • ICF - Canadian Experience Fund (Regional)
  • General Class Contribution Program
20204agreements$3.0Mvalue3programs
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • Child and Family Services, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem
20182agreements$194Kvalue2programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
20141agreements$31.0Kvalue1programs
  • Community Infrastructure

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.