HEILTSUK TRIBAL COUNCIL: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Bella Bella, BC · grants and contributions register · Skeena–Bulkley Valley

HEILTSUK TRIBAL COUNCIL: federal grants and contributions: 68 agreements; $31.8M value; 11 departments; 20 programs.

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68agreements
$31.8Mvalue
11departments
20programs

Largest agreements

Agreement for Runway 13-31 Strip and Safety Area Improvements$6.4Mvalue2023start2026end

To undertake construction to maintain safety at the airport

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$3.3Mvalue2020start2025end

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.

Wawiskas Community Hall Repair and Upgrades$3.0Mvalue2024start2026end

Retrofit of an aging Indigenous community centre in Bella Bella, BC that serves as a gathering space and provides educational, recreational, social, and cultural services to the community. It includes upgrades to the building's envelope, roof, floors, and washrooms, and the installation of a new HVAC system.

Agreement$2.8Mvalue2021start–end

(“Our food will return”): Multi-Species Restoration of a Social-Ecological System

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$1.8Mvalue2025start2030end

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.

Hai´lzaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation Heat Pump Project - Phase II$844Kvalue2022start2024end

This project is to improve energy efficiency in Canada's Indigenous communities.

Heiltsuk Gvi'las Restorative Justice Program$818Kvalue2021start2027end

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

Agreement$706Kvalue2016start–end
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Salmon Enhancement Programming$630Kvalue2024start2027end

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.

Agreement$530Kvalue2013start–end
Rekindling Gvilas: Articulating traditonal Heiltsuk law in contemporary nation building$500Kvalue2020start2024end

The project will explore the Heiltsuk Tribal Council's Heiltsuk Gvilas - traditional code of laws and legal order - to inform Heiltsuk laws, policies, and governance processes. The project activities will build the Nation's governance capacity while contributing to the field of Indigenous law and the greater Canadian legal framework.

Agreement$490Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$488Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$464Kvalue2018start–end

Contributions to support increased Aboriginal participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements

Heiltsuk Gvi'las Restorative Justice Program$460Kvalue2021start2027end

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

Agreement$455Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$433Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$433Kvalue2016start–end
DETERMINATION OF CRITICAL TARGETED LIPID BODY BURDEN (CTLBB) FOR MARINE SPECIES UNDER DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFYING FACTORS AND REALISTIC EXPOSURE SCENARIOS TO INFORM INDIGENOUS- OR COMMUNITY-LED SPILL RESPONSE MANAGEMENT;$400Kvalue2023start2027end

The purpose is to continue to advance oil spill research in Canada to enhance Canada's level of preparedness and response by leveraging new collaborative research with some of the world's best researchers, both domestically and internationally.

Salmon Enhancement Programming$382Kvalue2022start2024end

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.

Contributions to support rebuilding of vulnerable salmon stocks and improve fish habitat to sustain salmon populations$349Kvalue2019start–end

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.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Contributions to support rebuilding of vulnerable salmon stocks and improve fish habitat to sustain salmon populations
Agreement$341Kvalue2011start–end
2020-2022 McLoughlin Bay Hatchery Contribution Agreement 5G441-444-38A-1001-50034$339Kvalue2020start2022end

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.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Contributions to support rebuilding of vulnerable salmon stocks and improve fish habitat to sustain salmon populations
Heiltsuk Gvi'ilas Community Justice Program$318Kvalue2017start2022end

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

Agreement$300Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$282Kvalue2018start–end

Contributions to support increased Aboriginal participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements

Agreement$275Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$267Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$262Kvalue2018start–end

Contributions to support increased Aboriginal participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements

Agreement$252Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$252Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$244Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$243Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$241Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$203Kvalue2018start–end

Contributions to support increased Aboriginal participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements

Sustainable Fisheries Science Fund Contribution Program$200Kvalue2023start2025end

To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g. data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the areas of: (a) Fisheries and Aquaculture Science; (b) Ecosystem Science; (c) Oceanography and Modelling; and (d) Freshwater Science.

Agreement$180Kvalue2018start–end

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

Agreement$150Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$150Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$150Kvalue2011start–end

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada36agreements$15.2Mvalue6programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Salmon Enhancement Programming
  • Contributions to support rebuilding of vulnerable salmon stocks and improve fish habitat to sustain salmon populations
  • Sustainable Fisheries Science Fund Contribution Program
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Transport Canada8agreements$6.9Mvalue3programs
  • Airports Capital Assistance Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Boating Safety Contribution Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities1agreements$3.0Mvalue1programs
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$2.8Mvalue0programs
Department of Justice Canada7agreements$2.2Mvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Natural Resources Canada3agreements$1.4Mvalue2programs
  • Grants in Support of Home Retrofits
  • Multi-Partner Research Initiative - Oceans Protection Plan

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Canadian Heritage2agreements$161Kvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Peoples' Program
  • Museum Assistance Program (MAP)

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada3agreements$94.0Kvalue1programs
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National Defence1agreements$17.4Kvalue1programs
  • Canadian Coast Guard Marine Operations and Response Transfer Payment Program

All grants from National Defence

Canada Revenue Agency5agreements$10.1Kvalue1programs
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

All grants from Canada Revenue Agency

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$4.5Kvalue1programs

Years

20261agreements$17.4Kvalue1programs
  • Canadian Coast Guard Marine Operations and Response Transfer Payment Program
20252agreements$1.8Mvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
20244agreements$3.7Mvalue4programs
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program
  • Salmon Enhancement Programming
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
20239agreements$7.5Mvalue6programs
  • Airports Capital Assistance Program
  • Multi-Partner Research Initiative - Oceans Protection Plan
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Sustainable Fisheries Science Fund Contribution Program
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
20226agreements$1.4Mvalue4programs
  • Grants in Support of Home Retrofits
  • Salmon Enhancement Programming
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
20217agreements$4.2Mvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Boating Safety Contribution Program
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
20204agreements$4.1Mvalue4programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
  • Contributions to support rebuilding of vulnerable salmon stocks and improve fish habitat to sustain salmon populations
  • Indigenous Justice Program
20194agreements$523Kvalue4programs
  • Contributions to support rebuilding of vulnerable salmon stocks and improve fish habitat to sustain salmon populations
  • Aboriginal Peoples' Program
  • Museum Assistance Program (MAP)
  • Policy Dialogue Program
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20185agreements$1.4Mvalue0programs
    20172agreements$808Kvalue1programs
    • Indigenous Justice Program
    20162agreements$1.1Mvalue0programs
      20151agreements$455Kvalue0programs
        20142agreements$922Kvalue0programs
          20132agreements$782Kvalue0programs
            20128agreements$1.5Mvalue0programs
              20114agreements$861Kvalue0programs
                20104agreements$591Kvalue0programs
                  20071agreements$4.5Kvalue1programs
                  • Community Investment Support Program (CISP)

                  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.