Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Saskatoon, SK · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Saskatoon West

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations: federal grants and contributions: 30 agreements; $26.6M value; 11 departments; 13 programs.

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30agreements
$26.6Mvalue
11departments
13programs

Largest agreements

FSIN-AFN-INFC Reaching Home Project: Eliminating Homelessness$18.7Mvalue2024start2028end

Reaching Home aims to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. This is accomplished by mobilizing partners at the federal, provincial/territorial and community levels, as well as the private and voluntary sectors, and other stakeholders, to address barriers to well-being faced by those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

FSIN - TGO UNDRIP – Discussions and Engagement Project 2023-2025$1.1Mvalue2024start2027end

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 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and measures included in the Action Plan.

SSDIC 1 24-26 ISK$906Kvalue2024start2026end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

SSDIC S1 26-28 ISK$906Kvalue2026start2028end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

Improving ELCC Program Quality through Engaging Staff in Cultural Curriculum Development$739Kvalue2021start2023end

This will be accomplished in the following ways: • Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; • Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and • Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework

500007184$700Kvalue2025start2027end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

SSDIC S1 23-24 SK$453Kvalue2023start2024end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

20-IHPP-C-CA-034$450Kvalue2021start2023end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

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L’Initiative de transformation de l’apprentissage et de la garde des jeunes enfants autochtones appuie les objectifs du gouvernement du Canada qui consistent à aider les enfants canadiens à avoir un bon départ dans la vie, à mieux soutenir les familles canadiennes et à investir dans les programmes d’apprentissage et de garde destinés aux jeunes enfants autochtones, tel qu’il est indiqué dans le budget de 2017. Elle appuie également la mise en œuvre conjointe du Cadre autochtone d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants qui reflète les cultures et besoins des enfants et des familles autochtones de l’ensemble du Canada en plus des priorités établies par les Premières Nations, les Inuits et la Nation métisse.$350Kvalue2020start2022end

This will be accomplished in the following ways: • Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; • Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and • Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework

Proposal to Formalize the FSIN and University of Saskatchewan College of Law Partnership for Indigenous Child Welfare (C-92) Initiatives$332Kvalue2025start2027end

This project will work closely with the Saskatchewan Justice System and University of Saskatchewan College of Law to deliver a comprehensive two-year pilot project, focusing on Indigenous Child Protection and capacity building in child welfare law under the C-92 framework, developing templates and toolkits for Saskatchewan First Nations.

Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$297Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

23-IHPP-C-O&P-021$240Kvalue2023start2024end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

Review of Environmental Assessment Processes$212Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$212Kvalue2016start–end
Free Flow Canada: Innovating Tools for Better Access to Freshwater Flow Data Across Canada$200Kvalue2026start2027end

Free Flow Canada: Innovating Tools for Better Access to Freshwater Flow Data Across Canada

Policy Dialogue Program$152Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations 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.$150Kvalue2024start–end

Contribution to support the review of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations and host engagement with multiple Indigenous–led organizations 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.
Review of Environmental Assessment Processes$106Kvalue2017start–end
Policy Dialogue Program$99.7Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Agreement$57.5Kvalue2017start–end
C-2024-ISCF 180.1 – FSIN Additional Workshop Day$51.8Kvalue2024start2024end

The purpose of this funding is to support the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations with hosting and additional workshop day on CNSC regulatory policies.

Agreement$50.0Kvalue2024start–end

Pre-Engagement on the Canada Water Act

Creating an Inventory and Catalog for the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Lands and Resources Secretariat$47.8Kvalue2023start2024end

Creating an Inventory and Catalog for the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Lands and Resources Secretariat

ISCF-168.1 - FSIN - Stream 2 - REGDOC-3.2.2, Indigenous Engagement$29.3Kvalue2025start2026end

The purpose of this funding is to support Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (Federation of Sovereign Indigenous) in reviewing and commenting on REGDOC 3.2.2 – Indigenous Engagement

Policy Dialogue Program$15.0Kvalue2024start9999end

Grant as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Policy Dialogue Program$15.0Kvalue2024start9999end

Grant as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Policy Dialogue Program$15.0Kvalue2024start9999end

Grant as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

C-ISCF 162.1 - Review of REGDOC 3.2.1 - FSIN$14.1Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of this funding is to support FEDERATION OF SOVEREIGN INDIGENOUS NATIONS in reviewing and commenting on a discussion paper related to REGDOC 3.2.1 – Public Information and Disclosure.

Policy Dialogue Program$10.0Kvalue2025start9999end

Grant awarded under the Policy Dialogue Program to the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Engagement activities to support the Canadian Navigable Waterways Act$10.0Kvalue2019start2020end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to support the development of partnership and collaborative opportunities between TC and Indigenous groups, as well as amongst Indigenous groups for the purpose of administrating and implementing elements of the transportation system. To create opportunities for Indigenous groups to gather information, provide their views, and collect, protect and utilize Indigenous knowledge for the purposes of implementing TC initiatives, obtain responses to their concerns about decisions and inform decision makers in their consideration of potential advers

Departments

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities1agreements$18.7Mvalue1programs
Canadian Heritage3agreements$2.3Mvalue1programs
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Fisheries and Oceans Canada4agreements$1.7Mvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Department of Justice Canada2agreements$1.4Mvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Indigenous Justice Program

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$1.1Mvalue1programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada9agreements$837Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Canada Water Agency2agreements$250Kvalue1programs
  • Contributions In Support Of Freshwater Stewardship

All grants from Canada Water Agency

Canada Energy Regulator1agreements$150Kvalue1programs
  • 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

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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission3agreements$95.2Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund

All grants from Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Transport Canada2agreements$67.5Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program to Support the Administration of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act

All grants from Transport Canada

Library and Archives Canada1agreements$47.8Kvalue1programs
  • Documentary Heritage Communities Program

All grants from Library and Archives Canada

Years

20262agreements$1.1Mvalue2programs
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Contributions In Support Of Freshwater Stewardship
20254agreements$1.1Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
  • Policy Dialogue Program
202411agreements$21.3Mvalue7programs
  • Reaching Home
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
20233agreements$741Kvalue3programs
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Documentary Heritage Communities Program
20212agreements$1.2Mvalue2programs
  • IELCC - Quality Improvement Project
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
20201agreements$350Kvalue0programs
    20193agreements$262Kvalue2programs
    • Policy Dialogue Program
    • Participant Funding Program to Support the Administration of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act
    20172agreements$164Kvalue1programs
    • Participant Funding Program
    20162agreements$425Kvalue1programs
    • 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.