Gitga'at First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Hartley Bay, BC · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Skeena–Bulkley Valley

Gitga'at First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 47 agreements; $85.6M value; 10 departments; 26 programs.

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47agreements
$85.6Mvalue
10departments
26programs

Largest agreements

2122-BC-000053$61.4Mvalue2021start2031end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • 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
HARTLEY BAY DROUGHT RESILIENCE PROJECT$16.0Mvalue2023start2033end

The project will improve the village of Hartley Bay’s, home of the Gitga’at First Nation, water supply system through the creation of a new weir at the outlet of Upper Gabion Lake to retain water that can be released in the increasingly dry summer months. The new and upgraded infrastructure will also be designed and built to mitigate current and future impacts of climate change. Once complete, this project is expected to provide the residents of Hartley Bay with reliable access to clean drinking water, protect cultural and heritage aspects of the Gitga’at First Nation, and significantly suppor

Agreement for Gitga'at Maritime Awareness Information System (MAIS) Capacity Building$1.2Mvalue2019start2023end

To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information to affected communities. To improve the capacity of affected communities to understand and use marine information. To support projects designed to modernize and enhance the safety of Canada's marine transportation system, protect Canada's marine ecosystems and increase Canadians' awareness of, and capacity to participate in, marine safety.

Agreement for the Implementation of Work Plan in Support of the Reconciliation Framework Agreement and Bioregional Oceans Management and Protection - Pacific North Coast Nation$1.1Mvalue2019start2032end

To build capacity and expertise to support dialogue and deliberation on federal-Indigenous relationships related to the design and implementation of the marine safety system and environmental protection measures To foster the development of bilateral and multilateral relationships and partnership to support participation in the marine safety regime To support the coordination of local and regional engagement to advance discussions on collaboration and partnership in marine safety and environmental protection

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$900Kvalue2023start–end

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

Agreement for Gitga'at Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness (EMSA) System Capacity Bulding$690Kvalue2024start2027end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information for affected communities To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters To improve the ability of affected communities to understand and use marine information

GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AT CHUTE LAKE, BC$449Kvalue2024start2025end

The objective of this Project is to conduct feasibility and FEED studies to assess the development of a hydroelectricity facility at Chute Lake to produce green hydrogen.

Agreement$401Kvalue2018start–end

Indigenous Community-Boat Volunteer Program

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Shorezone Mapping for Caamano Marine Protected Are$400Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of the Oceans Management Contribution funding is to support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

Oceans Management Program - Contributions$310Kvalue2023start2026end

The purpose of the Oceans Management Contribution funding is to support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

Salmon Enhancement Programming$309Kvalue2024start2026end

The purpose of this program is to enhance salmon, their habitat and through public education, stewardship and engagement contribute to ecosystem health and economic productivity.

Salmon Enhancement Programming$256Kvalue2022start2024end

The purpose of this program is to enhance salmon, their habitat and through public education, stewardship and engagement contribute to ecosystem health and economic productivity.

1617-BC-000103$229Kvalue2016start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$213Kvalue2024start2025end

This program is an integral component of the AFS and facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing fishing effort, thereby providing Aboriginal groups with much-needed employment and income.

Gitga'at First Nation - Gitga'at MPA Planning and MSP Initiatives$208Kvalue2020start2023end

To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program to Support Development and Implementation of Oceans Conservation and Management Activities
CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$163Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

Agreement$114Kvalue2018start–end

Establishment of a contribution program to support rebuilding of vulnerable salmon stocks and improve fish habitat to sustain salmon populations.

Agreement$110Kvalue2015start–end
1819-BC-000072$106Kvalue2018start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$100Kvalue2018start–end
Establishment agreement negotiations for the proposed Central Coast National Marine Conservation Area Reserve.$99.0Kvalue2025start2025end

This contribution supports the Gitga’at First Nation to participate in negotiating an establishment agreement for the proposed national marine conservation area reserve in the Central Coast, British Columbia.

Pacific Future Energy Refinery Project$95.6Kvalue2017start–end
Community Participation and Co-Development Grant and Contribution Fund Contribution Agreement with Gitga’at First Nation$86.6Kvalue2023start2025end

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.

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$85.4Kvalue2024start2026end

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.

Agreement For Gitga'at Maritime Awareness Information System (MAIS) Infrastructure Enhancement - Hartley Bay, British Columbia$82.8Kvalue2019start2021end

To improve the capacity of affected communities to understand and use marine information.

Establishment agreement negotiations for the proposed Central Coast National Marine Conservation Area Reserve$71.5Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports the Gitga’at First Nation to participate in negotiating an establishment agreement for the proposed national marine conservation area reserve in the Central Coast, British Columbia.

Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program$59.9Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

1617-BC-000103$51.1Kvalue2016start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Hartley Bay Recreation Trails$50.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The planning project will bring to life a project to create multiuse trails to increase active transportation near Hartley Bay and enhance the health and well-being of residents. Maps will identify suitable terrain for potential trail locations, which will be used as a basis for community consultation.

Agreement$40.0Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution to support establishment and management of conservation measures

Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program (ILCEPP) / Programme de partenariat et de mobilisation des collectivités autochtones et locales (PPMCAL)$37.5Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution to help Indigenous communities, groups and local communities strengthen their knowledge exchange capacity on initiatives under the Oceans Protection Plan initiatives

  • Transport Canada
  • Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program (ILCEPP) / Programme de partenariat et de mobilisation des collectivités autochtones et locales (PPMCAL)
COVID - Staying connected$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. .

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$12.4Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants$12.0Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)$10.7Kvalue2018start–end

Grant to help eligible Indigenous groups and local communities take part in developing and improving Canada’s marine transportation system

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2023start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Gitga'at First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Ksi Lisims LNG - Natural Gas Liquefaction and Marine Terminal Project.

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2025start9999end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Gitga'at First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Ksi Lisims LNG - Natural Gas Liquefaction and Marine Terminal Project.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$10.0Kvalue2022start2023end

To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

Engagement activities to support Ocean Protection Plan$9.8Kvalue2019start2019end

To coordinate local engagement regarding marine transportation strategies and policies.

Engagement activities to support Ocean Protection Plan$6.3Kvalue2019start2019end

To coordinate local engagement regarding marine transportation strategies and policies.

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada2agreements$61.6Mvalue2programs
  • 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
  • Economic Development, Social Development, Community Infrastructure

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities2agreements$16.1Mvalue2programs
  • Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund
  • Permanent Public Transit Program

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Transport Canada11agreements$3.2Mvalue7programs
  • Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program (ILCEPP) / Programme de partenariat et de mobilisation des collectivités autochtones et locales (PPMCAL)
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)

All grants from Transport Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada18agreements$2.8Mvalue8programs
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions
  • Salmon Enhancement Programming
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program to Support Development and Implementation of Oceans Conservation and Management Activities
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada6agreements$1.0Mvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Natural Resources Canada1agreements$449Kvalue1programs
Parks Canada2agreements$170Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$157Kvalue2programs
Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$110Kvalue0programs
Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$30.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20255agreements$356Kvalue4programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Participant Funding Program
20249agreements$2.2Mvalue9programs
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Clean Fuels Program
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions
  • Salmon Enhancement Programming
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
20237agreements$17.3Mvalue6programs
  • Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants
  • Participant Funding Program
20224agreements$319Kvalue3programs
  • Salmon Enhancement Programming
  • Permanent Public Transit Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20212agreements$61.4Mvalue2programs
  • 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
  • Participant Funding Program
20202agreements$233Kvalue2programs
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program to Support Development and Implementation of Oceans Conservation and Management Activities
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20199agreements$2.5Mvalue6programs
  • Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program
  • Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program (ILCEPP) / Programme de partenariat et de mobilisation des collectivités autochtones et locales (PPMCAL)
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20185agreements$732Kvalue2programs
  • Economic Development
  • Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)
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20171agreements$95.6Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20162agreements$280Kvalue2programs
  • Economic Development, Social Development, Community Infrastructure
  • Community Infrastructure
20151agreements$110Kvalue0programs

    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.