Metis Nation of Alberta: federal grants and contributions

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

Metis Nation of Alberta: federal grants and contributions: 29 agreements; $58.9M value; 8 departments; 14 programs.

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29agreements
$58.9Mvalue
8departments
14programs

Largest agreements

IELCC - MNA$34.8Mvalue2020start2024end

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..

Métis Crossing Solar Project$9.0Mvalue2022start2028end

The objective of this project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the deployment of renewable energy and grid modernization technologies.

MNA-IELCC- Emergency COVID-19 Response Fund-2020$7.0Mvalue2020start2022end

This will be accomplished in the following ways: .• Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; .• Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and .• Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework

Metis Nation of Alberta$4.8Mvalue2021start2024end

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.

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$650Kvalue2023start2025end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

Agreement$525Kvalue2020start–end

This project will help the Métis Nation of Alberta build capacity to create new protected areas through establishing partnerships and conducting land monitoring and research activities to establish protected areas in the future.

Métis Nation of Alberta AHRF-2022-0044$500Kvalue2023start2025end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$500Kvalue2023start2025end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

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Agreement$240Kvalue2024start–end

Assessing relative abundance of at-risk and common bumble bees, improving barn swallow habitat, and increasing education and awareness of species at risk on a Métis Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area in Central Alberta

Fostering Wildfire Resilience in Métis Communities of Alberta$188Kvalue2025start2028end

Under this project, the Proponent aims to increase their capacity to advance their Wildland Fire Preparedness program by sharing, educating and training.

Agreement$135Kvalue2021start–end

Traditional Plant Health and Monitoring Through a Metis Lens

Agreement$86.0Kvalue2021start–end

A Path Forward to Local Environmental Monitoring Community Involvement

Agreement$75.0Kvalue2024start–end

Metis Nation of Alberta - Traditional Plant Monitoring and Health Through a Metis Lens 2024-25

Contribution Agreement to Provide Capacity Funding to Metis Nation of Alberta$70.0Kvalue2020start2022end

The Recipient will engage in meaningful two-way dialogue regarding economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, to benefit their communities. The following activities will be undertaken: participation in bilateral and/or multilateral meetings organized by Finance Canada, through methods including virtual and teleconference capacity, in-person, or written submissions. Participation includes, but is not limited to: gathering and representing the views of the Participant’s community members, acquiring external expertise (e.g., legal, financial, economic), preparing verbal and/

North River Midstream NEBC Connector Project$60.0Kvalue2023start–end

Funding awarded to participate in crown consultation for the North River Midstream NEBC Connector Project.

  • Canada Energy Regulator
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$50.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

DHCP Application$50.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is the legal and administrative arm of the Métis Nation within Alberta. Since 1928, the MNA has acted as the representative indigenous government of the Métis Nation within Alberta, based on its inherent right of self-government and self determination. The MNA currently represents over 45,000 identified Métis Citizens across the province of Alberta. The MNA is the representative government of all Metis living within Alberta, and as such, it is crucial that the MNA, as a governing entity, manages and maintains it’s own archive that conforms to existing governme

MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA CONSULTATION PROJECT: NOVA GAS TRANSMISSION LIMITED (NGTL) 2021$43.0Kvalue2020start2021end

The purpose of this project is to support deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated projects

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$35.2Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

CSJ 2024 - Metis Nation of Alberta (Edmonton Centre)$28.7Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Participant funding for the Department of Finance Canada's engagement on Indigenous economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project$22.9Kvalue2020start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is the delivery of participant funding for Indigenous groups to engage with the Department of Finance Canada with a view to explore economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Métis Nation of Alberta - Edmonton Centre$19.1Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Metis Nation of Alberta (Lakeland)$14.3Kvalue2025start2025end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$9.6Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Métis Nation of Alberta$9.6Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants$9.0Kvalue2023start2024end

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.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2023start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Metis Nation of Alberta to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Storage Project.

CSJ 2024 - Metis Nation of Alberta (Lakeland)$4.8Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Indigenous Oversight Forum$4.0Kvalue2023start–end

Grants made under the Indigenous Capacity Support funding stream will enable participation in the Indigenous Oversight Forum for NGTL and co-drafting of the Phase 2 report.

  • Canada Energy Regulator
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada9agreements$46.7Mvalue4programs
  • IELCC Métis
  • IELCC - Métis
  • RH - Distinctions based approaches - Contr
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Natural Resources Canada4agreements$9.2Mvalue3programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Wildland Fire Resilience
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada6agreements$1.7Mvalue3programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada5agreements$1.1Mvalue0programs
Department of Finance Canada1agreements$70.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Department of Finance Canada

Canada Energy Regulator2agreements$64.0Kvalue1programs
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Library and Archives Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Documentary Heritage Communities Program

All grants from Library and Archives Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada1agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20253agreements$221Kvalue2programs
  • Wildland Fire Resilience
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20246agreements$434Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20237agreements$1.7Mvalue4programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Program- Grants
  • Participant Funding Program
20221agreements$9.0Mvalue1programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
20215agreements$5.1Mvalue3programs
  • RH - Distinctions based approaches - Contr
  • Documentary Heritage Communities Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20207agreements$42.4Mvalue5programs
  • IELCC Métis
  • IELCC - Métis
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

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.