Huu-ay-aht First Nations: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Port Alberni, BC · grants and contributions register · Courtenay—Alberni

Huu-ay-aht First Nations: federal grants and contributions: 48 agreements; $134M value; 14 departments; 24 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-16XYK9Q0EN · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Huu-ay-aht First Nations: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/huu-ay-aht-first-nations/

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48agreements
$134Mvalue
14departments
24programs

Largest agreements

2021-HQ-000013$75.0Mvalue2020start2034end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2324-HQ-000186$35.7Mvalue2024start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2122-HQ-000110$6.3Mvalue2021start2022end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2021-HQ-000047$3.9Mvalue2020start2025end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

1920-HQ-000058$2.6Mvalue2019start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2021-HQ-000092$2.6Mvalue2020start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

1819-HQ-000373$1.9Mvalue2018start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)$1.2Mvalue2023start2026end

Canada's Fisheries Fund will transform and drive innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products.

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Huu-ay-aht West Coast Trail Guardian Program$920Kvalue2024start2026end

The contribution supports Huu-ay-aht Guardian’s West Coast Trail program and operations in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and adjacent lands (Ḥahuułi) which includes trail maintenance, cultural interpretation, environmental and ecosystem monitoring and visitor safety which have been the pillars of the guardian program for many years. This contribution also supports guardian training and strategic program development which will enable Huu-ay-aht to continue stewardship practices along the West Coast Trail.

PC0011051$532Kvalue2026start2027end

Develop a facility to grow the Indigenous creative and tourism economy in Bamfield

Reducing Homelessness and Building Resilience$504Kvalue2025start2028end

Reaching Home aims to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. This is accomplished by mobilizing partners at the federal, provincial/territorial and community levels, as well as the private and voluntary sectors, and other stakeholders, to address barriers to well-being faced by those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

"Anacla Bamfield Connector Trails" project for improving safe walking and biking options between Bamfield and the nearby First Nations community, Anacla, British Columbia.$500Kvalue2026start2027end

The project will update the existing Tiičmis Tašii (Life Trail) Path alongside the Bamfield Road and upgrade the Lifesaving Trail (an existing forest trail) for safe and accessible active transportation which would promote healthier lifestyles and help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the Anacla and Bamfield communities. The Lifesaving Trail will be a beginner to intermediate mountain biking trail with optional technical features. Upgrades to the Tiičmis Tašii (Life Trail) will include a 2,300m re-build and re-surfacing of the pathway; widening turns, adding a cross-walk, and improvin

2627-BC-000060$424Kvalue2026start2031end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Governance, Other Program Reporting
Huu-ay-aht Hydroponic Farm Project$401Kvalue2025start2027end

This project aims to purchase a hydroponic farm, processing hub, and cold storage to increase food production and food sovereignty.

Agreement for Purchasing of Marine Safety Equipment and Training$220Kvalue2024start2025end

Obtain training and skills development Participation in training-related activities Purchase of marine safety equipment and systems

National Marine Conservation Area Feasibility Assessment in Huu-ay-aht First Nations territory$180Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports Huu-ay-aht First Nations to engage in co-developing a feasibility assessment for considering a proposed National Marine Conservation Area Reserve in their marine territory.

Participant Funding Program$172Kvalue2023start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Huu-ay-aht First Nations to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the GCT Deltaport Expansion - Berth Four Project.

2627-HQ-000050$142Kvalue2026start2036end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

1617-HQ-000124$138Kvalue2016start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Huu-ay-aht Guardian Program Cabin$120Kvalue2022start2023end

This contribution supports a one-time investment for a guardian cabin on the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve for the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Guardian Program.

Management Planning – Huu-ay-aht First Nations and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (West Coast Trail Unit)$120Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports the engagement and consultation of Huu-ay-aht First Nations in continuing the second phase of developing a new management plan for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, with a focus on West Coast Trail Unit.

1617-BC-000202$120Kvalue2016start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Huu-ay-aht Guardian Program$100Kvalue2020start2021end

This contribution supports the operations of the Huu-ay-aht First Nation Guardian Program on the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

2122-BC-000069$50.0Kvalue2021start2027end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Huu-ay-aht Modern Treaty Perspectives: Implementing the UN Declaration Act and Action Plan 2024$44.6Kvalue2024start2025end

This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the UNDA and measures included in the Action Plan.

Agreement$43.3Kvalue2015start–end
1920-HQ-000021$38.0Kvalue2019start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Welcome Installation for the West Coast Trail$34.0Kvalue2022start2023end

This contribution supports the Huu-ay-aht First Nations in the creation of a culturally appropriate welcome installation for hikers to the West Coast Trail of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

2025 - Three Stars Dark Sky Festival$30.0Kvalue2025start2025end

Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve West Coast Trail Management Planning- Huu-ay-aht First Nation Engagement$30.0Kvalue2023start2023end

This contribution supports the engagement and consultation of Huu-ay-aht First Nation in the first phase of planning a new management plan for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, with a focus on West Coast Trail Unit.

Huu-ay-aht West Coast Trail Kilometer Markers Assessment$30.0Kvalue2023start2023end

This contribution supports Huu-ay-aht First Nations’ West Coast Trail Guardian program to assess and develop new West Coast Trail Kilometer markers which will identify to visitors the traditional territory of Huu-ay-aht while also enhancing Visitor Safety measures.

1617-BC-000202$27.7Kvalue2016start2021end
CanExport Community Investments – Huu-ay-aht First Nations 2026/27$26.0Kvalue2026start2027end

This Project supports the Canadian community’s efforts to attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment (FDI) and is ultimately designed to strengthen the economy at the community level.

2025 review of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act modernization$25.0Kvalue2026start2026end

The President of the Treasury Board is responsible for the general administration of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act. Part of these duties is conducting a mandatory review of the Access to Information Act every five years, pursuant to subsection 93(1) of the Act. This project will result in a written submission to inform the next mandated review. Additionally, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is reviewing the Privacy Act with the intention of preparing a report on possible legislative updates. The research conducted by the recipient will respond to Treasury Board of Canad

Agreement$20.0Kvalue2024start–end

Huu-ay-aht Engagement on R2HE

Anacla Community Garden$12.2Kvalue2020start2021end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

Honouring the Lost and Supporting the Healing: A Day of Remembrance and Truth$8.0Kvalue2024start2024end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Orange Garden of Remembrance and Reconciliation$7.0Kvalue2026start2026end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Paths of Healing: Stories of Resilience and Hope$6.7Kvalue2025start2025end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation 2022 at the Bamfield Community School$6.4Kvalue2022start2022end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

Departments

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada11agreements$128Mvalue3programs
  • Implementation, Other Program Reporting, Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Indian Government Support

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Parks Canada13agreements$1.6Mvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada1agreements$1.2Mvalue1programs
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities2agreements$1.0Mvalue2programs
Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$594Kvalue3programs
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Governance, Other Program Reporting
  • Social Development
  • Child and Family Services

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Pacific Economic Development Canada1agreements$532Kvalue1programs
  • Pacific Economic Development Program

All grants from Pacific Economic Development Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$401Kvalue1programs
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Large Scale Projects

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Transport Canada3agreements$230Kvalue2programs
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Marine Safety Equipment and Training Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada3agreements$220Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Canadian Heritage6agreements$70.3Kvalue3programs
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Department of Justice Canada1agreements$44.6Kvalue1programs
Global Affairs Canada1agreements$26.0Kvalue1programs
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat1agreements$25.0Kvalue1programs
  • Research and Policy Initiatives Assistance Program

All grants from Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$20.0Kvalue0programs

Years

20267agreements$1.7Mvalue7programs
  • Pacific Economic Development Program
  • Canada Public Transit Fund
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Governance, Other Program Reporting
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • CanExport
  • Research and Policy Initiatives Assistance Program
20259agreements$1.3Mvalue6programs
  • Reaching Home
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Large Scale Projects
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20249agreements$36.9Mvalue6programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Marine Safety Equipment and Training Program
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20236agreements$1.4Mvalue5programs
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
  • Participant Funding Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20223agreements$160Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20212agreements$6.3Mvalue2programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Child and Family Services
20205agreements$81.7Mvalue4programs
  • Implementation, Other Program Reporting, Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
20192agreements$2.6Mvalue1programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
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20181agreements$1.9Mvalue1programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
20163agreements$286Kvalue3programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Social Development
  • Indian Government Support
20151agreements$43.3Kvalue0programs

    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.