Métis Nation of Alberta Association: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Edmonton, AB · grants and contributions register · Edmonton Centre

Métis Nation of Alberta Association: federal grants and contributions: 38 agreements; $46.7M value; 6 departments; 12 programs.

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38agreements
$46.7Mvalue
6departments
12programs

Largest agreements

Agreement$32.2Mvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

MNA Language Revitalization$4.6Mvalue2023start2028end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Agreement$1.4Mvalue2008start–end
Métis-led Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area for Ecological Connectivity around Elk Island National Park$1.0Mvalue2024start2025end

The contribution supports the Métis Nation of Alberta to secure lands within proximity to, and support of ecological connectivity in the region east of Edmonton near Elk Island National Park. MNA seeks to work collaboratively to establish a Métis-led Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area that would support ecological connectivity and Métis connections with the land.

Agreement$762Kvalue2019start–end
Agreement$687Kvalue2006start–end
Agreement$687Kvalue2007start–end
Agreement$687Kvalue2010start–end
Show all 38
Agreement$672Kvalue2011start–end
2627-HQ-000028$578Kvalue2026start2027end

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

  • Health Canada
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Métis Involvement and Capacity in Urban Parks and Ecological Corridors$440Kvalue2023start2025end

This contribution enables Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) to build internal capacity to support the involvement of Métis perspectives and knowledge in the development of the National Urban Parks and Ecological Corridors Programs.

Agreement$331Kvalue2007start–end
Agreement$315Kvalue2007start–end
Kiiyashkishkiw (Taleteller): MNA Storybook Project$300Kvalue2022start2023end

Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$300Kvalue2022start–end

Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to Métis Nation of Alberta Association to assist in improving assessments, policy engagement, assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$266Kvalue2020start–end

Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to Métis Nation of Alberta Association to assist in improving assessments, policy engagement, assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.

Indigenous Urban Park Research Project$250Kvalue2024start2024end

This contribution supports the Métis Nation of Alberta to undertake a detailed feasibility study of three potential early investments for the proposed Edmonton Region National Urban Park.

Michif Language Revitalization$250Kvalue2019start2020end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

Agreement$220Kvalue2021start–end

Challenge Funding Agreement Regarding Métis Crossing Solar

Agreement for Métis Citizen Connect: Rail Safety and the Exercise of Métis Rights$150Kvalue2024start2025end

The program provides funding to increase capacity for Indigenous and local communities organizations and entities to engage with Transport Canada regarding the rail transportation system.

Métis History of Southern Alberta$138Kvalue2022start2025end

Museums Assistance Program

Policy Dialogue Program$110Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Métis Nation of Alberta Association to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Agreement$105Kvalue2006start–end
Edmonton Region National Urban Park$100Kvalue2023start2024end

This contribution enables the Métis Nation of Alberta to work with partners in the pre-feasibility and planning phases of a national urban park in the Edmonton region, Alberta.

Edmonton Region National Urban Park Capacity Support$100Kvalue2024start2025end

This contribution enables the Métis Nation of Alberta to work with partners in the pre-feasibility and planning phases of a potential national urban park in the Edmonton, Alberta region.

Agreement$30.0Kvalue2018start–end
Agreement$28.5Kvalue2012start–end
Planning, ceremony, and implementation of 2023-2026 Bison Indigenous Guardians Program – Banff National Park$22.5Kvalue2024start2025end

This grant supports the planning and implementation of a ceremonial harvest of bison in Banff National Park with the Banff Indigenous Advisory Circle.

"Hope and Healing" Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023$10.0Kvalue2023start2023end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

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

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
Agreement for the Advancement of Indigenous Reconciliation (Indigenous Participant Funding Program Component)$7.5Kvalue2024start2024end

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
  • Edmonton Centre
Remembering the Children, Truth & Reconciliation Day 2024$6.0Kvalue2024start2024end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Bison Indigenous Guardians program – Banff National Park: collection of digital media assets$5.0Kvalue2024start2025end

This grant supports Métis District 4 to collect digital media assets (e.g. film, photography) as part of the bison Indigenous Guardians ceremonial harvest.

Lake Minnewanka Area Plan$5.0Kvalue2025start2025end

This grant supports Métis Nation of Alberta participation in the scoping phase of the Lake Minnewanka Area planning process.

Agreement to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (Indigenous Participant Funding Program Component)$4.0Kvalue2025start2026end

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

Policy Dialogue Program$1.8Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Métis Nation of Alberta Association 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$1.3Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Métis Nation of Alberta Association to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada modernization of the Statement of Commemorative Intent of the Cave and Basin National Historic Site$1.0Kvalue2024start2025end

This grant supports Métis Nation of Alberta with activties required to review the proposed expanded Statement of Commemorative Intent and provide comments and feedback.

Departments

Environment and Climate Change Canada3agreements$33.1Mvalue0programs
Canadian Heritage14agreements$10.2Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program
  • Museums Assistance Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Parks Canada9agreements$1.9Mvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada6agreements$707Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Health Canada1agreements$578Kvalue1programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund

All grants from Health Canada

Transport Canada5agreements$199Kvalue3programs
  • Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Years

20261agreements$578Kvalue1programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
20253agreements$32.2Mvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
20249agreements$1.5Mvalue4programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20234agreements$5.2Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20223agreements$738Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Museums Assistance Program
20211agreements$220Kvalue0programs
    20202agreements$273Kvalue2programs
    • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
    • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
    20195agreements$1.1Mvalue2programs
    • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program
    • Policy Dialogue Program
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    20181agreements$30.0Kvalue0programs
      20121agreements$28.5Kvalue0programs
        20111agreements$672Kvalue0programs
          20101agreements$687Kvalue0programs
            20081agreements$1.4Mvalue0programs
              20073agreements$1.3Mvalue0programs
                20062agreements$792Kvalue0programs

                  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.