Garden River First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Garden River, ON · grants and contributions register · Sault Ste. Marie

Garden River First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 47 agreements; $154M value; 11 departments; 20 programs.

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47agreements
$154Mvalue
11departments
20programs

Largest agreements

2021-ON-000044$148Mvalue2020start2027end

A024789, A025934, A027781, A029607, A031826, A033628, P041281, P042541, P043616, P057949, P071696, P071698, P072671

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Resolution, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Indigenous Health Equity Fund, Individual Affairs, Land Management, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
Agreement$2.5Mvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

Agreement$673Kvalue2008start–end
Indigenous Cultural Competency Training Program$550Kvalue2022start2024end

Multiculturalism Program

1617-ON-000051$318Kvalue2016start2022end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

AN ANISHINAABE-LED APPROACH TO FOREST RESTORATION IN GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION (GRFN) TERRITORY$198Kvalue2024start2026end

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.

SSDIC 19-21 Improving Youth Social Outcomes through Health, Education, Activity and Leadership (HEAL) Cultural Programming$166Kvalue2019start2021end

Sport Support Program

Increasing Inclusion for Community Center Programming with Accessibility Upgrades$100Kvalue2021start2023end

The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.

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1516-ON-000094$90.0Kvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

The Garden River Food House (Ketegaunzeebee Miijim Gaamig)$88.2Kvalue2021start2022end

The objective of this project is purchasing two two-door refrigerators and a custom walk-in freezer to increase cold storage capacity, upgrading an existing hoophouse into a year round greenhouse by installing a new cover, irrigation and heating system and expanding the number of raised garden beds thereby increasing the length of the growing season.

CSJ2018-Garden River First Nation (Sault Ste. Marie)$75.9Kvalue2018start2018end

N/A

Agreement$75.4Kvalue2014start–end
CSJ 2024 - GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION (Sault Ste. Marie)$74.9Kvalue2024start2024end

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$71.6Kvalue2022start–end

Ketegaunseebee Species at Risk Indigenous Knowledge Study

1617-ON-000051$69.7Kvalue2016start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$69.3Kvalue2013start–end
CSJ2021 - GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION (Sault Ste. Marie)$63.1Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

CSJ 2022 – WANITA JONES (Sault Ste. Marie)$62.9Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

Two-eyed seeing atlas of culturally significant watersheds: Braiding traditional and western knowledge to protect the land.$58.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of the Project is to combine non-traditional research methodologies, including a place names study and a water ceremony as part of a "Day on the Water", with Western science approaches, to develop an atlas of two (2) culturally-significant rivers and their watersheds

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$53.4Kvalue2016start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$53.2Kvalue2019start2019end

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.

CSJ 2020 - GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION (Sault Ste. Marie)$53.2Kvalue2020start2020end

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$50.0Kvalue2022start–end

Ketegaunseebee Guardian Initiative Project 2022

First Nation Voices at Fort St. Joseph$47.6Kvalue2024start2025end

The contribution supports the presentation of First Nation voices at Fort St. Joseph. Garden River First Nation will investigate the spiritual, historical, and cultural value of Fort St. Joseph and environs.

Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants$44.0Kvalue2013start–end

The Small Project Component provides grant funding to create or enhance accessibility for people with disabilities within Canada.

Agreement$42.0Kvalue2014start–end
CSJ2017-Garden River First Nation (Sault Ste. Marie)$40.6Kvalue2017start–end
CSJ 2025 - GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION (Sault Ste. Marie)$38.9Kvalue2025start2025end

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$37.0Kvalue2017start–end
Ketegaunseebee 2022 Pow-Wow and Community Days$35.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Events

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Events
Magino Gold Project$34.3Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$31.1Kvalue2017start–end
499166$27.5Kvalue2006start2007end

YIP - research/develop/implement marketing strategy

CSJ 2023 - GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION (Sault Ste. Marie)$25.1Kvalue2023start2023end

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.

New Horizons for Seniors Program$25.0Kvalue2019start2020end

N/A

Mashkawitoon Gichi Anishinaabe (Interpretation - Empowering Elders)$25.0Kvalue2020start2021end

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. .

COVID-Protecting our Elder’s from COVID-19 and the Potential Negative Effects of Social Isolation$25.0Kvalue2020start2021end

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. .

1516-ON-000094$23.0Kvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$12.5Kvalue2022start–end

Garden River First Nation: St. Marys River Area of Concern Community Engagement and Status Assessment Review

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Garden River First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the environmental assessment process for the Magino Gold Project.

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$148Mvalue3programs
  • CIRNAC - Resolution, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Indigenous Health Equity Fund, Individual Affairs, Land Management, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Social Development
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Primary Care

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada4agreements$2.7Mvalue0programs
Canadian Heritage15agreements$1.0Mvalue6programs
  • Multiculturalism Program
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Events
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Employment and Social Development Canada15agreements$760Kvalue3programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Transport Canada1agreements$673Kvalue0programs
Natural Resources Canada2agreements$256Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
  • Small Scale Research

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$160Kvalue2programs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$88.2Kvalue1programs
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Parks Canada1agreements$47.6Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2agreements$44.3Kvalue1programs
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$27.5Kvalue1programs

Years

20253agreements$2.6Mvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20244agreements$328Kvalue4programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20231agreements$25.1Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20227agreements$840Kvalue4programs
  • Multiculturalism Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Small Scale Research
  • Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Events
20213agreements$251Kvalue3programs
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20205agreements$148Mvalue4programs
  • CIRNAC - Resolution, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Indigenous Health Equity Fund, Individual Affairs, Land Management, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!
20195agreements$261Kvalue5programs
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
20182agreements$78.9Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20174agreements$143Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Participant Funding Program
20164agreements$444Kvalue3programs
  • Social Development
  • Education
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20153agreements$116Kvalue2programs
  • Primary Care
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Primary Care
20142agreements$117Kvalue0programs
    20132agreements$113Kvalue1programs
    • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
    20081agreements$673Kvalue0programs
      20061agreements$27.5Kvalue1programs
      • FedNor

      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.