LAKE BABINE NATION: federal grants and contributions

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

LAKE BABINE NATION: federal grants and contributions: 46 agreements; $238M value; 8 departments; 17 programs.

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46agreements
$238Mvalue
8departments
17programs

Largest agreements

1920-BC-000036$167Mvalue2019start2029end

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, Health System Capacity, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
2324-HQ-000211$50.2Mvalue2023start2029end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$2.8Mvalue2020start2025end

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.

AFS2025-MLT-2510 Lake Babine$2.5Mvalue2025start2030end

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.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements$2.3Mvalue2017start–end

Provide for the management of communal food, social and ceremonial (FSC) fisheries within integrated management systems that support sustainability and conservation of fisheries resources

Agreement$1.9Mvalue2015start–end

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

Agreement$1.4Mvalue2012start–end
Agreement$1.4Mvalue2015start–end
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Agreement$940Kvalue2013start–end
Wit'at Community Biomass District Heating Project$828Kvalue2020start2022end

This project involves the installation of proven biomass heating or combined heat and power technology to displace fossil fuel use and reduce GHG emissions in a Canadian rural or remote community.

Skills and Partnership Fund - CRF$709Kvalue2024start2025end

SPF’s objective will be achieved by functioning as an innovative, partnership-driven complement to the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ISETS) that fosters more integrated, harmonized, training-to-employment models or acts as a catalyst for the formation and testing of innovative new partnerships in Indigenous labour market development. SPF activities will emphasize joint stewardship and coordination consistent with the Aboriginal Economic Development Framework. Through access to SPF funding, a wider range of Indigenous organizations will deliver Indigenous labour market pro

Agreement$594Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$521Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$482Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$475Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$469Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$466Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$466Kvalue2011start–end
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$343Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

BCSRIF2020226$261Kvalue2021start2024end

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.

Agreement$124Kvalue2012start–end
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$117Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

1415-BC-000052$104Kvalue2014start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Together We Heal: MMIWG2S+ Gathering$100Kvalue2024start2025end

The "Together We Heal: MMIWG2S+ Gathering" is a transformative community engagement initiative aimed at supporting families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ (MMIWG2S+). The project will bring together Community Champions, families, and other stakeholders to identify the wrap-around services needed to assist current and future families impacted by the MMIWG2S+ crisis. The gathering will provide culturally responsive support, healing opportunities, and capacity-building activities to foster safety, resilience, and justice for Lake Babine Nation members.

Lake Babine nation: Community Safety Planning through Tradition and Sport$75.1Kvalue2019start2020end

Lake Babine Nation will focus on crime reduction and Community Safety Plan implementation by increasing the capacity of the community to respond to on-going challenges. Culture-based, pro-social activities will be used to support youth, children and families to make positive changes in their lives.

Agreement$75.0Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$65.0Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$60.0Kvalue2018start–end

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

22-23 Lake Babine Nation 5G443-CED-2022-403$60.0Kvalue2022start2023end

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$60.0Kvalue2023start2024end

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$60.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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 Transfer Payment Program-grants$60.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The purpose of the Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program is to enhance salmon stocks and their habitat through supporting hatchery production, public education, stewardship and engagement activities therefore contributing to salmon conservation, ecosystem health and sustainable salmon fisheries.

Nad'uten Pathways: Youth Restorative Justice Journey$54.7Kvalue2025start2025end

The project aims to initiate work to address systemic barriers facing youth in Lake Babine. A series of facilitated engagements will be held in Lake Babine communities. Youth, families and community members will be engaged to identify needs, gaps, and solutions to establish a restorative justice framework based on Nad'uten traditions.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$50.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

20-IHPP-C-PAC-009$45.7Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

1819-BC-000069$40.0Kvalue2018start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$40.0Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$30.0Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$29.0Kvalue2012start–end
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$15.0Kvalue2022start2023end

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.

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada1agreements$167Mvalue1programs
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health System Capacity, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada3agreements$50.4Mvalue3programs
  • Implementation
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Economic Development

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada27agreements$18.1Mvalue6programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
  • Salmon Enhancement Programming
  • Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program-grants
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Natural Resources Canada1agreements$828Kvalue1programs
  • Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Bioheat Program component

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$719Kvalue2programs
  • Skills and Partnership Fund - CRF
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada7agreements$189Kvalue1programs
Department of Justice Canada4agreements$172Kvalue2programs
  • Victims Fund
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Public Safety Canada1agreements$75.1Kvalue1programs
  • (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Deveopment Contribution Program

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Years

20263agreements$15.0Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20255agreements$3.1Mvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Salmon Enhancement Transfer Payment Program-grants
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
20245agreements$927Kvalue4programs
  • Skills and Partnership Fund - CRF
  • Victims Fund
  • Salmon Enhancement Programming
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
20233agreements$50.3Mvalue3programs
  • Implementation
  • Salmon Enhancement Programming
  • Victims Fund
20223agreements$121Kvalue3programs
  • Salmon Enhancement Programming
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
20211agreements$261Kvalue1programs
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
20202agreements$3.6Mvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Bioheat Program component
20193agreements$168Mvalue3programs
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health System Capacity, Individual Affairs, Land Management, NFR - Grant, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Deveopment Contribution Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
Show all 16
20182agreements$100Kvalue1programs
  • Economic Development
20171agreements$2.3Mvalue1programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
20152agreements$3.3Mvalue0programs
    20141agreements$104Kvalue1programs
    • Community Infrastructure
    20132agreements$1.4Mvalue0programs
      20126agreements$3.2Mvalue0programs
        20114agreements$1.1Mvalue0programs
          20103agreements$570Kvalue0programs

            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.