FORT NELSON FIRST NATION: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Fort Nelson, BC · grants and contributions register · Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge

FORT NELSON FIRST NATION: federal grants and contributions: 39 agreements; $84.5M value; 10 departments; 14 programs.

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39agreements
$84.5Mvalue
10departments
14programs

Largest agreements

1920-BC-000044$76.8Mvalue2019start2029end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
Agreement$1.6Mvalue2024start–end

Dene K’éh Kusān Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area

CONTINUING RESTORATION OF CARIBOU HABITAT IN THE MUSKEG OF FORT NELSON FIRST NATION TERRITORY$1.5Mvalue2024start2031end

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

Agreement$601Kvalue2023start–end

Carbon Sequestration Benefits of Restoring and Protecting the Muskeg in Fort Nelson First Nation’s Territory

Ts'alo (Chalo) Trades and Cultural Education Centre$400Kvalue2021start2023end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Agreement$394Kvalue2019start–end

Fort Nelson First Nation Guardian Program

Fort Nelson First Nation Justice Program$371Kvalue2022start2027end

The Recipient agrees to: contribute to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system through prevention, diversion and reintegration activities.

Fort Nelson First Nation Justice Program$366Kvalue2017start2022end

The Recipient agrees to: contribute to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system through prevention, diversion and reintegration activities.

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Restoration Of Caribou Habitat$267Kvalue2022start2024end

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

Agreement$253Kvalue2022start–end

Restoring and Protecting the Muskeg in Fort Nelson First Nation Territory

New Pellet Plant Partnership Opportunity$250Kvalue2021start2022end

This project will increase the capacity of Indigenous communities to engage in and benefit from economic development arising from opportunities in the forest sector, and increase Indigenous participation in forestry related opportunities, businesses, careers and governance.

Medzih Boreal Caribou Habitat Recovery Project - Kotcho Lake Restoration Area (KLRA)$220Kvalue2019start2023end

The purpose of this project is to implement seismic line restoration work in a priority area (Kotcho Lake) through an aggressive program which includes site preparation, revegetation, and strategic burning in some areas.

Agreement$180Kvalue2019start–end

“TAKING OUR PULSE” Fort Nelson First Nation Elder-Youth Focused Monitoring Program Proposal

Agreement$175Kvalue2022start–end

Neh keh tseh nee ee - kakinawetakwow uski (Keepers of the Land)

SSDIC S2 24-26 SFNFN$160Kvalue2024start2026end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$157Kvalue2022start2023end

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.

Agreement$146Kvalue2021start–end

Monitoring Woodland Caribou in Fort Nelson First Nation’s Territory: Building a Long-term Dataset to Inform Caribou Restoration and Recovery Planning

Agreement$100Kvalue2019start–end

Traditional Knowledge Informed Helicopter Surveys to Identify Additional Boreal Caribou Habitat in Northeastern British Columbia, in Treaty 8 Territory

Agreement$74.5Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$51.2Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$50.0Kvalue2016start–end
To Remember and To Honour$49.9Kvalue2019start2020end

This 16-month project will honour the lives and legacies of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals and increase awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals. Project activities will include: the coordination and support of commemoration initiatives with families affected in the Fort Nelson First Nation. This will include working alongside families to set up monthly gatherings, supporting families to attend the Sisters in Spirit vigil, supporting families to create a memorial to their loved one, building a permanent mem

1617-BC-000040$47.1Kvalue2016start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Honouring our Survivors - A Wellness Journey$38.5Kvalue2020start2021end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$30.9Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

Agreement$30.0Kvalue2019start–end

Engagement with Fort Nelson First Nation on boreal caribou recovery in BC

Fort Nelson First Nation$25.5Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

Fort Nelson First Nation$18.9Kvalue2020start2020end

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.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$17.6Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth 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. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Peacekeeping Circle Capacity Development$13.2Kvalue2022start2023end

Through this project, Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) is seeking funding to build capacity for the Restorative Justice and Peacekeeping programs within the community. This project would support the Nation to engage staff to train community members and other FNFN staff as facilitators and/or coordinators at FNFN. In addition, it will promote self-governance and the expansion of existing services such as peacemaking/sentencing circles, healing circles, etc.

Medzih Boreal Caribou Habitat Recovery Project (Proposal Development)$12.5Kvalue2018start2019end

The purpose of this project is to support the Proponent to further research and to work with partners to identify areas for restoration to meet federal recovery goals and establish a working group to provide technical input into restoration approaches.

Fort Nelson First Nation$10.3Kvalue2018start2018end

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National Truth and Reconciliation Awareness Campaign$10.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

National Truth & Reconciliation Healing and Awareness Campaign$10.0Kvalue2023start2023end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

National Truth and Reconciliation Events 2024$8.0Kvalue2024start2024end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

National Truth & Reconciliation 2026$7.0Kvalue2026start2026end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2025$6.7Kvalue2025start2025end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$4.0Kvalue2024start–end

Grant to enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL technical workshops.

  • 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.
Support to communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.$1.1Kvalue2020start2021end

This project is to support the recipient in realigning program activities that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada1agreements$76.8Mvalue1programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Social Development

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada12agreements$3.7Mvalue0programs
Natural Resources Canada5agreements$2.3Mvalue3programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
  • Support for research on Woodland Caribou in support of the conservation of this species at risk

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Department of Justice Canada4agreements$751Kvalue1programs
Canadian Heritage8agreements$640Kvalue4programs
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Fisheries and Oceans Canada1agreements$157Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada5agreements$103Kvalue1programs
Women and Gender Equality Canada1agreements$49.9Kvalue1programs
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality

All grants from Women and Gender Equality Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$47.1Kvalue1programs
Canada Energy Regulator1agreements$4.0Kvalue1programs
  • 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

20261agreements$7.0Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20251agreements$6.7Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20245agreements$3.3Mvalue4programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
20232agreements$611Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20228agreements$1.3Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20214agreements$827Kvalue3programs
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20203agreements$58.5Kvalue3programs
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
20198agreements$77.8Mvalue4programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
  • Support for research on Woodland Caribou in support of the conservation of this species at risk
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20182agreements$22.9Kvalue2programs
  • Support for research on Woodland Caribou in support of the conservation of this species at risk
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20171agreements$366Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
20163agreements$148Kvalue1programs
  • CIRNAC - Economic Development
20151agreements$74.5Kvalue0programs

    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.