Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Millbrook, NS · grants and contributions register · Cumberland–Colchester

Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office: federal grants and contributions: 55 agreements; $20.4M value; 9 departments; 19 programs.

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55agreements
$20.4Mvalue
9departments
19programs

Largest agreements

Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement for Co-Governance and Co-management of National Parks and Historic Sites in Nova Scotia$12.4Mvalue2025start2035end

The objectives of this grant are: 1) to support the Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement signed by Parks Canada and the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, 2) build capacity in Mi’kmaq communities to participate with Parks Canada as co-managers of national parks and national historic sites, 3) foster re-connection with the lands through traditional stewardship practices and 4) protect Mi’kmaw culture and heritage.

Planning for a potential national urban park in Halifax$717Kvalue2024start2025end

This contribution enables Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn to assess opportunities for conservation of nature and enhanced access to urban green space in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and particularly to undertake park planning work at Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes.

Indigenous Capacity Support Program Contribution Agreement$600Kvalue2026start9999end

Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office to assist in improving assessments, policy engagement, assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.

25-IHPP-G-MAR-003-A2$530Kvalue2025start2026end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program 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 Habitat Participation Program- Grants$466Kvalue2024start2025end

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 Capacity Support Program$401Kvalue2020start–end

Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office to assist in improving assessments, policy engagement, assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.

221086$336Kvalue2022start2025end

Implement the Cultural Tourism Strategy for the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia

Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants$320Kvalue2023start2024end

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.

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Planning for a Potential National Urban Park in Halifax$314Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn to assess opportunities for conservation of nature and enhanced access to urban green space in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and particularly to undertake park planning work at Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes.

UNDRIP Consultation Support and Facilitation$275Kvalue2025start2027end

This project aims to hire a United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Consultation Support Officer to coordinate Crown consultation pursuant to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act for the 10 Mi’kmaw Nations in Nova Scotia. This Consultation Support Officer will work with an existing team of interdisciplinary consultation support officers at Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMK) and Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn governance team to assess incoming consultation requests from the Government of Canada related to amendments made pursuant to the United

Mi’kmaq Nation Hood Conference 2025 – Justice$249Kvalue2025start2025end

The funding will support two justice forums for Mi’kmaq leadership. The focus of the first forum will be on the implementation of bylaws and policing challenges and best practices. The second forum will focus on furthering discussions about access to justice and navigating the system. The aim of the forums is to improve access and equity for Indigenous people going through the justice system, thereby supporting successful reintegration outcomes. The forums will also further work to uphold traditional laws and integrate culturally appropriate services and supports.

Agreement$227Kvalue2024start–end

Engaging Mi’kmaq communities in the expansion of protected areas and marine conservation planning in Nova Scotia.

Kwilmu'kw Maw-Klusuaqn Negotiation Office Regional Tables initiative Indigenous Participation Funding Program$226Kvalue2023start2024end

The purpose of this agreement is to support engagement on Regional Tables with the Government of Canada.

Development of a National Parks Rights Implementation Agreement$215Kvalue2022start2023end

This contribution supports Mi’kmaq participation in developing components of the Rights Implementation Agreement (RIA). The work focuses on wildlife management, forest management and archaeology.

Development of a National Parks Rights Implementation Agreement$215Kvalue2023start2024end

This contribution supports Mi’kmaq participation in developing components of the Rights Implementation Agreement (RIA). The work focuses on wildlife management, forest management and archaeology.

Development of a National Parks Rights Implementation Agreement$215Kvalue2025start2025end

This contribution supports Mi’kmaq participation in developing components of the Rights Implementation Agreement. The work focuses on wildlife management, forest management and archaeology.

221976$212Kvalue2022start–end

SPI 2022-01 Assistance under the Growing Indigenous Tourism in Atlantic Canada Initiative

Participant Funding Program$187Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the environmental assessment process for the Fifteen Mile Stream Gold Project.

SCOTIAN BASIN EXPLORATION DRILLING PROJECT$168Kvalue2015start–end
Beaver Dam Mine Project$168Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$168Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$168Kvalue2015start–end
220453$128Kvalue2022start2023end

Develop an economic benefits strategy for the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq

227121$125Kvalue2025start2026end

Promote further development of the cultural tourism sector for the Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw

220697$101Kvalue2021start–end

SPI 2021-01 Assistance under the Growing Indigenous Tourism in Atlantic Canada Initiative

Exploration of the Potential of a National Urban Park in Halifax$100Kvalue2022start2023end

The contribution enables the fulsome participation of the Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn in the partner and engagement process to assess the proposal of a national urban park on their traditional lands and waters.

214648$83.0Kvalue2020start2021end

Implement Phase One of the Cultural Tourism Strategy for the Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw

Participant Funding Program$80.0Kvalue2018start–end

Funding awarded to prepare for and participate in the public hearing process for the Sable Offshore Energy Project Abandonment.

Participant Funding Program$80.0Kvalue2018start–end

Funding awarded to prepare for and participate in the public hearing process for the abandonment of the Deep Panuke Offshore Gas Development.

Agreement$75.2Kvalue2015start–end
211036$67.7Kvalue2017start2019end

Hire an economist to undertake economic development research

Review of Environmental Assessment Processes$66.8Kvalue2016start–end
Kwilmu'kw Maw-Klusuaqn Negotiation Office$66.8Kvalue2017start2018end

The purpose of this agreement is to provide finanical assistance for its participation in National Energy Board (NEB) Modernization review activities.

Policy Dialogue Program$65.9Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Kwilmu’kw Maw-Klusuaqn Negotiation Office to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Agreement$45.0Kvalue2021start–end

Engaging Mi'kmaq communities in the expansion of Environment and Climate Change Canada's protected areas network in Nova Scotia

Agreement$41.8Kvalue2014start–end
Planning Phase Grant Agreement$40.0Kvalue2026start9999end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office 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 Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling in the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Area.

Husky Energy Exploration Drilling Project$39.0Kvalue2017start–end
Flemish Pass Exploration Drilling Project$39.0Kvalue2017start–end
Eastern Newfoundland Offshore Exploration Drilling Project$39.0Kvalue2017start–end

Departments

Parks Canada8agreements$14.2Mvalue3programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grant and Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada27agreements$2.5Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program - Aboriginal Funding
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada3agreements$1.3Mvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency8agreements$1.1Mvalue5programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystems (Jobs and Growth)
  • Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
  • Business Development Program

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Department of Justice Canada2agreements$524Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Indigenous Justice Program

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Natural Resources Canada2agreements$293Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Policy Dialogues

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$272Kvalue0programs
Canada Energy Regulator2agreements$160Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$37.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant - Domestic

All grants from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Years

20265agreements$660Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20257agreements$14.1Mvalue6programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
20243agreements$1.4Mvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
20233agreements$761Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20227agreements$1.1Mvalue6programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • General Class Grant and Contribution Program
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystems (Jobs and Growth)
  • Indigenous Intellectual Property Program Grant - Domestic
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20213agreements$159Kvalue2programs
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20203agreements$498Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Participant Funding Program
20196agreements$377Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
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20182agreements$160Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20178agreements$351Kvalue4programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Business Development Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Policy Dialogues
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
20163agreements$402Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20153agreements$410Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program - Aboriginal Funding
20141agreements$41.8Kvalue0programs
    20121agreements$35.0Kvalue0programs

      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.