Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Wolinak|Wolinak, QC · grants and contributions register · Bécancour–Nicolet–Saurel–Alnôbak

Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki: federal grants and contributions: 46 agreements; $2.5M value; 9 departments; 16 programs.

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46agreements
$2.5Mvalue
9departments
16programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$1.1Mvalue2023start–end

Designation of three w8banaki conservation sites on the Ndakina before 2025

20-IHPP-C-QUE-004$355Kvalue2021start2023end

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.

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$300Kvalue2022start–end

Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki to assist in improving assessments, policy engagement, assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.

Agreement for implementation of the consultation plan for the Waban-Aki Nation$179Kvalue2019start2027end

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 adverse impact on Indigenous rights before making decisions.

Agreement$102Kvalue2020start–end

Research on the critical habitat of the Bank Swallows, the Little Brown Myotis and the Chimney Swift in the Centre-du-Québec.

Agreement for the Evaluation of the Possibility of Registering the St-François and Bécancour Rivers as Navigable Waterways Under the CNWA$80.0Kvalue2022start2024end

To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters

Trois-Rivières Port Facilities Expansion Project$57.4Kvalue2017start–end
Participant Funding Program$33.1Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the environmental assessment process for the Contrecoeur Port Terminal Expansion Project.

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Participant Funding Program$31.6Kvalue2018start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the environmental assessment process for the Port of Quebec Deep-Water Multipurpose Wharf Project—Beauport 2020.

Contrecœur Port Terminal Expansion Project$30.9Kvalue2017start–end
Documenting Knowledge from the Oral Tradition at La Mauricie National Park$20.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The contribution supports the documenting of oral history and W8banakiak knowledge at the archaeological and natural resources level, throught the presence of the W8banaki Nation in La Mauricie National Park as hunting and fishing guides and their links with this territory, particularly in the period of 1880-1960.

Policy Dialogue Program$14.5Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki 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$12.0Kvalue2022start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants$11.5Kvalue2023start2023end

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.

Engagement activities to support Ocean Protection Plan$10.2Kvalue2020start2021end

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

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2020start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Regional Assessment of the St. Lawrence River Area.

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2023start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Sorel-Tracy Port Terminal Project.

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

Activités Waban-Aki de la vérité et de la réconciliation$9.9Kvalue2023start2023end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

22-IHPP-G-QUE-014$8.4Kvalue2022start2023end

Support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) in relation to fish and fish habitat conservation and protection under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act.

Policy Dialogue Program$8.0Kvalue2022start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Program to advance indigenous reconciliation (Indigenous Participant Funding Program component)$7.5Kvalue2020start2021end

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

  • Transport Canada
  • Participant Funding Program to Support the Administration of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act
Activités Waban-Aki de la vérité et de la réconciliation$7.0Kvalue2026start2026end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Activités Waban-Aki de la vérité et de la réconciliation$6.7Kvalue2025start2025end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Contribution Agreement$6.3Kvalue2021start2022end

Strategic priority for firearms safety training.

Activités W8banaki de la réconciliation$6.0Kvalue2024start2024end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)/ Programme de financement de la participation communautaire (PFPC)$5.7Kvalue2019start–end

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

  • Transport Canada
  • Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)/ Programme de financement de la participation communautaire (PFPC)
Engagement activities to support Ocean Protection Plan$5.7Kvalue2020start2020end

To coordinate local engagement regarding marine transportation strategies and policies. To facilitate the incorporation of Indigenous traditional knowledge into decision-making for the marine transportation system. To support activities and advance collaboration between Indigenous / local communities and federal stakeholders.

Engagement activities to support Ocean Protection Plan$5.6Kvalue2020start2020end

To coordinate local engagement regarding marine transportation strategies and policies. To facilitate the incorporation of Indigenous traditional knowledge into decision-making for the marine transportation system. To support activities and advance collaboration between Indigenous / local communities and federal stakeholders.

EEC 09 - Nation Waban-Aki inc.$5.1Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$5.0Kvalue2022start2022end

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

Policy Dialogue Program$4.9Kvalue2021start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support and Participate in the Development and Improvement of Canada's Rail Safety Transportation System.$4.6Kvalue2024start2024end

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

Agreement$4.3Kvalue2018start–end

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

Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)/ Programme de financement de la participation communautaire (PFPC)$4.0Kvalue2019start–end

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

  • Transport Canada
  • Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)/ Programme de financement de la participation communautaire (PFPC)
Engagement activities to support the Oceans Protection Plan$3.6Kvalue2021start2022end

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

Agreement to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (Indigenous Participant Funding Program component)$3.5Kvalue2022start2022end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters

  • Transport Canada
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$3.2Kvalue2019start2019end

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.

IHPP GRANT AGREEMENT 20-21$3.1Kvalue2020start2021end

To support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act.

EEC 09 - Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki$2.9Kvalue2018start2018end

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Departments

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$1.2Mvalue0programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada11agreements$512Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada4agreements$378Kvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Grant Program
  • Grant Program for Indigenous Participation in Consultations related to Fish and Fish Habitat

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Transport Canada17agreements$334Kvalue5programs
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program to Support the Administration of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act
  • Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)/ Programme de financement de la participation communautaire (PFPC)

All grants from Transport Canada

Canadian Heritage4agreements$29.6Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Parks Canada2agreements$22.5Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada3agreements$11.2Kvalue1programs
Royal Canadian Mounted Police1agreements$6.3Kvalue1programs
  • Aboriginal and Other Communities and Organizations (not-for-profit) funding program

All grants from Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission2agreements$5.5Kvalue1programs

Years

20261agreements$7.0Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20251agreements$6.7Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20243agreements$15.7Kvalue3programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20235agreements$1.1Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20228agreements$418Kvalue5programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Grant Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20216agreements$393Kvalue6programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal and Other Communities and Organizations (not-for-profit) funding program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20208agreements$147Kvalue4programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program to Support the Administration of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act
  • Grant Program for Indigenous Participation in Consultations related to Fish and Fish Habitat
20197agreements$250Kvalue6programs
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Participant Funding Program to Support the Administration of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act
  • Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)/ Programme de financement de la participation communautaire (PFPC)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20185agreements$43.8Kvalue3programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • General Class Contribution Program
20172agreements$88.3Kvalue1programs
  • 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.