Ermineskin Cree Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Maskwacis, AB · grants and contributions register

Ermineskin Cree Nation: federal grants and contributions: 44 agreements; $7.2M value; 5 departments; 11 programs.

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44agreements
$7.2Mvalue
5departments
11programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$3.7Mvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$650Kvalue2023start2025end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$600Kvalue2021start–end

Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in improving assessments, policy engagement, assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.

Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative Contributions Program$482Kvalue2023start2025end

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 and Aquaculture Science; (b) Ecosystem Science; (c) Oceanography and Modelling; and (d) Freshwater Science.

Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project - Indigenous Monitoring Program$322Kvalue2019start2023end

The objective for this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (the "Committee") for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project ("TMX").

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Purchase of Equipment to Support Indigenous Monitoring of TMX$250Kvalue2019start2020end

The objective of this Project is to support the participation of Indigenous groups on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
GC-129489S$250Kvalue2019start2021end

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

ERMINESKIN CREE NATION Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative$199Kvalue2021start2022end

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

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ERMINESKIN CREE NATION Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2021start2022end

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

Agreement$72.2Kvalue2015start–end
Research Program$70.0Kvalue2025start9999end

Grant as part of the Research Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in facilitating the development and use of rigorous and innovative science, techniques and methods to ensure the conduct of high quality assessments and assessment decision-making based on science and knowledge.

BUILDING COMMUNITY CAPACITY IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE - EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT$50.0Kvalue2021start2021end

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (the "Committee") for the Trans Mountain Expansion ("TMX") Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
BUILDING COMMUNITY CAPACITY NEEDS TO ADVANCE INDIGENOUS ISSUES IN INDIGENOUS MONITORING - PLANNING ACTIVITIES$50.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Indigenous Monitoring Skills and Training Call for Proposal Project$49.5Kvalue2024start2024end

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Ermineskin Cree Nation - Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations - Participant Funding Program$41.4Kvalue2025start2025end

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

ERMINESKIN CREE NATION Nova Gas Transmission Limited Edson Mainline Expansion Project$36.0Kvalue2021start2022end

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

Ermineskin Cree Nation - Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations - Participant Funding Program$35.0Kvalue2026start2026end

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

Participant Funding Program$30.0Kvalue2022start–end

Funding awarded for Crown Consultation activities for the West Path Delivery 2023 Project.

Participant funding for the Department of Finance Canada's engagement on Indigenous economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project$29.1Kvalue2020start2020end

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.

GC-129453S$21.6Kvalue2019start2020end

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.

Agreement$20.5Kvalue2025start–end

Ermineskin Cree Nation's Particpation in Proposed Coal Mining Effluent Regulations Consultations

Participant funding Program for Crown consultations and engagement on the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited 2021 System Expansion Project$19.5Kvalue2021start2021end

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

Policy Dialogue Program$15.4Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$14.0Kvalue2025start–end

Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL cowriting committee.

  • 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.
Agreement$14.0Kvalue2023start–end

Participation in proposed Coal Mining Effluent Regulations consultations

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$6.0Kvalue2024start–end

Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL cowriting committee.

  • 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.$6.0Kvalue2024start–end

Grant to support the participation of Indigenous Peoples in CER’s Rules of Practice and Procedure Review.

  • 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$6.0Kvalue2024start9999end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2023start–end

Funding awarded for Crown Consultation activities for the West Path Delivery 2023 Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2020start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Value Chain Solutions - Heartland Complex Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the ATCO Salt Cavern Storage Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Value Chain Solutions - Heartland Complex Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Coalspur Vista Coal Underground Mine and Expansion Activities Project.

Policy Dialogue Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Tent Mountain Mine Redevelopment Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2023start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the De Havilland Aerodrome Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2023start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to support CER's engagement of Indigenous groups to assist in the co-development of an approach to Indigenous involvement in compliance and oversight for the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited (NGTL) System Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2023start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Ermineskin Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the De Havilland Aerodrome Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2025start9999end

Grant awarded under the Participant Funding Program to the Ermineskin Cree Nation to help it prepare for and engage in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities related to the assessment process for the Peace River Nuclear Power Project.

Departments

Environment and Climate Change Canada3agreements$3.7Mvalue0programs

    All grants from Environment and Climate Change Canada

    Natural Resources Canada14agreements$1.5Mvalue4programs
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
    • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
    • Contributions in support of the Indigenous Consultations Participant Funding Program

    All grants from Natural Resources Canada

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada2agreements$1.1Mvalue2programs
    • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
    • Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative Contributions Program

    All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

    Impact Assessment Agency of Canada20agreements$839Kvalue4programs
    • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
    • Participant Funding Program
    • Research Program
    • Policy Dialogue Program

    All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

    Canada Energy Regulator5agreements$61.0Kvalue2programs
    • 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

    Years

    20262agreements$40.0Kvalue2programs
    • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
    • Participant Funding Program
    20259agreements$3.8Mvalue4programs
    • Research Program
    • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
    • 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.
    20244agreements$67.5Kvalue3programs
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
    • 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
    20237agreements$1.2Mvalue3programs
    • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
    • Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative Contributions Program
    • Participant Funding Program
    20222agreements$80.0Kvalue2programs
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
    • Participant Funding Program
    202112agreements$1.0Mvalue5programs
    • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
    • Participant Funding Program
    • Policy Dialogue Program
    20202agreements$34.1Kvalue2programs
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
    • Participant Funding Program
    20195agreements$859Kvalue4programs
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
    • Contributions in support of the Indigenous Consultations Participant Funding Program
    • Policy Dialogue Program
    20151agreements$72.2Kvalue0programs

      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.