Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Ottawa, ON · grants and contributions register · Ottawa Centre

Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat: federal grants and contributions: 57 agreements; $134M value; 7 departments; 20 programs.

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57agreements
$134Mvalue
7departments
20programs

Largest agreements

MNO Métis IELCC 2018-2028$126Mvalue2019start2028end

The objectives of the program are to:.•Support greater influence and control over Indigenous ELCC programs and services by Indigenous peoples;.•Improve quality and accessibility of Indigenous ELCC with an emphasis on cultural and language content;.•Support a more holistic and integrated system of quality ELCC services for Indigenous peoples; and.•Adapt and improve existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control..

Metis Languages Initiatives$2.3Mvalue2023start2028end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Agreement$1.4Mvalue2022start–end

Métis Lands and Waters Guardians Program

Métis Language Initiatives$1.3Mvalue2022start2023end

Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program

Métis Language Revitalization$600Kvalue2021start2023end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Agreement$350Kvalue2007start–end
Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$335Kvalue2024start2026end

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.

Powley Case Commemorative Project$198Kvalue2021start2023end

Museum Assistance Program (MAP)

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Agreement$146Kvalue2007start–end
Agreement$142Kvalue2012start–end
Metis Language Revitalization$125Kvalue2019start2020end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

Sault Ste. Marie Métis Cultural Centre - Collections Management System$102Kvalue2022start2023end

Museums Assistance Program

Participant Funding Program$95.1Kvalue2024start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Springpole Gold Project.

Agreement$88.5Kvalue2021start–end

Métis Nation of Ontario Engagement on Freshwater Priorities

SSDIC S2 23-24 - MNO Community and Youth Resiliency Sports Activity League$85.0Kvalue2023start2024end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

Region II Métis Stories – Phase II$82.0Kvalue2021start2022end

This contribution enables Métis Nation of Ontario to continue its research to complete logistical preparations, interviews and film development necessary to support the Region II Métis Stories multi-media production.

Sault Ste. Marie Métis Cultural Centre Museum Planning$81.8Kvalue2023start2024end

Museums Assistance Program - Indigenous Heritage

Michif Language Preservation and Promotion in Ontario Métis Communities$73.8Kvalue2019start2020end

Aboriginal Peoples' Program

19-IHPP-C-C&A-025$67.5Kvalue2022start2023end

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.

Back to Batoche$65.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Events

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Events
Métis Art Crawl 2026$50.0Kvalue2025start2026end

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Events

Policy Dialogue Program$49.6Kvalue2021start–end

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

Agreement$45.2Kvalue2006start–end
Agreement$45.0Kvalue2021start–end

Lake Ontario and Lake Erie Community Fish Consumption Survey - Métis Nation of Ontario

Participant Funding Program$43.2Kvalue2022start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Marathon Palladium Project.

2025 review of the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act modernization$40.0Kvalue2026start2026end

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

Participant Funding Program$32.1Kvalue2022start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Marathon Palladium Project.

Agreement$32.0Kvalue2012start–end
Engagement on Heritage Policy$29.5Kvalue2022start2022end

This contribution enables the Métis Nation of Ontario to engage Elders and other community members to convey their views on federal heritage policies with the objective to protect cultural heritage for future generations.

Policy Dialogue Program$28.8Kvalue2023start–end

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

Agreement$28.2Kvalue2012start–end
Participant Funding Program$27.6Kvalue2025start9999end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Timiskaming Dam-Bridge of Quebec Replacement Project.

Region II Métis Stories – Phase I$25.0Kvalue2021start2021end

This contribution enables Métis Nation of Ontario to review existing historical resources, identify information gaps and complete administrative and logistical preparations necessary to support the future development of Region II Metis Stories via a multi-media production.

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement$20.0Kvalue2026start9999end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area.

Participant Funding Program$15.7Kvalue2020start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Marathon Palladium Project.

Participant Funding Program$15.0Kvalue2023start–end

Subvention accordée dans le cadre du Programme d’aide financière aux participants au Secrétariat de la Nation métisse de l’Ontario pour l’aider à se préparer et à participer aux activités de consultation des Autochtones et aux occasions de participation du public liées au processus d’évaluation du projet de palladium de Marathon.

Agreement$12.0Kvalue2021start–end

Lake of the Woods Phosphorus Reduction Engagement with Métis Nation of Ontario

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2022start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Springpole Gold Project

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2022start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Upper Beaver Gold Project.

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2023start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Crawford Nickel Project.

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada9agreements$126Mvalue2programs
  • IELCC Métis
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Canadian Heritage19agreements$5.7Mvalue12programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program
  • Museum Assistance Program (MAP) - Indigenous Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program
  • Museums Assistance Program
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Environment and Climate Change Canada4agreements$1.5Mvalue0programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada19agreements$415Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2agreements$402Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Parks Canada3agreements$136Kvalue2programs
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat1agreements$40.0Kvalue1programs
  • Research and Policy Initiatives Assistance Program

All grants from Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Years

20263agreements$67.0Kvalue3programs
  • Research and Policy Initiatives Assistance Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20252agreements$77.6Kvalue2programs
  • Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program - MARP - Events
  • Participant Funding Program
20244agreements$443Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20239agreements$2.5Mvalue5programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Museums Assistance Program - Indigenous Heritage
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
202220agreements$3.1Mvalue7programs
  • Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Museums Assistance Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Community Support, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Multi Inter-Action - Events
20218agreements$1.1Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Museum Assistance Program (MAP) - Indigenous Heritage
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20202agreements$21.1Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
20193agreements$126Mvalue3programs
  • IELCC Métis
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program
  • Aboriginal Peoples' Program
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20123agreements$202Kvalue0programs
    20072agreements$496Kvalue0programs
      20061agreements$45.2Kvalue0programs

        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.