Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Eel Ground, NB · grants and contributions register · Miramichi–Grand Lake

Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated: federal grants and contributions: 41 agreements; $12.0M value; 9 departments; 18 programs.

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41agreements
$12.0Mvalue
9departments
18programs

Largest agreements

Rights Implementation Agreement$8.4Mvalue2025start2034end

The objectives of this grant are 1) to support the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement signed by Parks Canada and the Mi’gmaq, 2) build capacity in Indigenous 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’gmaw culture and heritage.

Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities$526Kvalue2019start2025end

To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
Rights Implementation Projects$383Kvalue2019start2021end

This contribution will support projects that explore traditional protocols around harvesting and management of cultural resources and the investigation of traditional place names for the national parks in New Brunswick.

Indigenous Treaty and Cultural Awareness and Education$372Kvalue2023start2024end

This contribution enables Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated (MTI) to develop and implement projects and activities aimed at increasing awareness and education on treaty rights, rematriation and harvesting, as well as consultations around projects and activities related to Fundy and Kouchibouguac national parks.

Actioning UNDRIP in Mi’gmag’i$313Kvalue2024start2027end

This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and measures included in the Action Plan.

Indigenous Guardians Program - Indigenous Knowledge Study$250Kvalue2024start2027end

This contribution supports Mi`gmawe`l Tplu`taqnn Incorporated’s development of an Indigenous Guardians Program that focuses on the transfer, preservation, and protection of Mi’gmaq cultural knowledge beginning with an Indigenous Knowledge Study of Fundy National Park and surrounding region. The study incorporates Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing) approach, recognizing both Western and Indigenous methodologies and ways of knowing to preserve and promote Mi’gmaq language, history, and traditions.

NS/NB Transmission Line - Capacity & Resource Development$204Kvalue2026start2029end

The objective of this Project is capacity building and pre-development activities for an interprovincial transmission project.

Indigenous Knowledge Study of the Chignecto Isthmus by the Mi’gmaq of New Brunswick$127Kvalue2021start2022end

This contribution enables Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated to conduct an Indigenous Knowledge Study of the Chignecto Isthmus in an effort to better understand Mi’gmaq land and water use and occupancy of the Area. The Study will use the methodology set out in the New Brunswick Mi’gmaq Indigenous Study Guide which involves several phases, including further development of an initial historical literature review and analysis of GIS mapping, individual and group interviews, site visits with interviewees (ground-truthing work) and community information sessions on process and findings

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1725/26 Treaty: 300th Anniversary Commemoration Event$120Kvalue2026start2026end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Justice Summit$120Kvalue2024start2025end

Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn will host Justice Gathering around the key elements document. The findings will be presented to the MTI leadership, and feedback will be presented at the in person gathering that will be hosted in Ottawa, by Justice Canada later this year. The funds will also support a meeting in August between the Wabanaki Justice Oversight Committee and Justice Canada to review the IJS Key Elements Consultation Draft and follow up meeting in Ottawa.

Actioning UNDRIP in Mi’gmag’i$113Kvalue2024start2025end

This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the UNDA and measures included in the Action Plan.

Traditional Canoe Build & Mawiomi 2022$95.7Kvalue2024start2024end

The contribution supports the construction of a traditional birch bark canoe from an traditional canoe builder-elder with the help from an Indigenous apprenticeship program to support the transfer of traditional knowledge of canoe building to the next Indigenous generation. The contribution also supports the Mawiomi 2022, which is an event lead by Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated taking place to celebrate Indigenous Peoples in New Brunswick.

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.

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.

Agreement for Consultation and Engagement Protocols$80.0Kvalue2023start2024end

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

Sisson Project (Tungsten and Molybdenum Mine)$70.0Kvalue2017start–end
Mi'gmaq Forest Strategy$70.0Kvalue2019start2020end

This project is focused on pre-feasibility and feasibility opportunity scanning for forest economic development opportunities and Indigenous participation in the forest industy.

MTI 2018-2021 IFA Amendment 1$51.0Kvalue2019start2020end

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

Mi'Gmawe'l Tplu'Taqnn Incorporated$46.0Kvalue2017start2018end

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

212462$39.7Kvalue2018start2019end

Provide training and mentoring to four First Nations in oyster farm operations

Archeological Literature Review for the Chignecto Isthmus Indigenous Knowledge Study$35.0Kvalue2019start2019end

This contribution will provide the Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Inc. with the capacity and the resources to carry out an archeological literature review on the subject of historical Indigenous land-use and occupancy practices in the Chignecto Isthmus region.

Flemish Pass Exploration Drilling Project$33.1Kvalue2017start–end
Husky Energy Exploration Drilling Project$33.1Kvalue2017start–end
Eastern Newfoundland Offshore Exploration Drilling Project$33.1Kvalue2017start–end
Nexen Energy ULC Flemish Pass Exploration Drilling Project$33.1Kvalue2017start–end
Participant Funding Program$33.1Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the environmental assessment process for the BHP Canada Exploration Drilling Project.

Participant Funding Program$33.1Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the environmental assessment process for the West Flemish Pass Exploration Drilling Projectt.

Participant Funding Program$33.1Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the environmental assessment process for the Tilt Cove Exploration Drilling Project.

Fundy Pow Wow 2022$20.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The contribution supports The Fundy Pow Wow 2022, which is an event lead by Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated taking place to celebrate Indigenous People in NB and increase awareness of the significance of the National day for Truth and Reconciliation. A Pow Wow is a cultural celebration that includes traditional activities such as drumming, singing, Pow Wow dancing, culturally inspired foods and storytelling.

Policy Dialogue Program$15.0Kvalue2021start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Rights Implementation Agreement Celebration and Wampum Ceremony$15.0Kvalue2025start2025end

This contribution supports Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn Incorporated in organizing an event in November 2025 to celebrate the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement.

Participant Funding Program$13.3Kvalue2020start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and/or public participation opportunities associated with the Offshore Exploration Drilling Regional Assessment in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Engagement activities to support the Canadian Navigable Waterways Act$10.0Kvalue2019start2020end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to support the development of partnership and collaborative opportunities between TC and Indigenous groups, as well as amongst Indigenous groups for the purpose of administrating and implementing elements of the transportation system. To create opportunities for Indigenous groups to gather information, provide their views, and collect, protect and utilize Indigenous knowledge for the purposes of implementing TC initiatives, obtain responses to their concerns about decisions and inform decision makers in their consideration of potential advers

Policy Dialogue Program$8.0Kvalue2023start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$7.2Kvalue2024start2025end

To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

Two-Eyed Seeing Climate workshop$5.0Kvalue2024start2024end

This grant supports the planning of a Two-Eyed Seeing Climate Change workshop, co-developed by Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Inc and Fundy National Park.

Two-Eyed Seeing Approach for Ecological Monitoring Program Review$5.0Kvalue2025start2025end

This grant supports Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Incorporated with Indigenous participation in the review and codevelopment of a national park ecological integrity monitoring program. Indigenous knowledge holders, elders, and youth will engage in two co-development and information sharing meetings and two ground truthing sessions on the land.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$4.6Kvalue2024start2025end

CPFP

Agreement for the Advancement of Indigenous Reconciliation (Indigenous Participant Funding Program Component)$4.0Kvalue2024start2024end

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

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$3.6Kvalue2024start2025end

To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

Departments

Parks Canada11agreements$9.7Mvalue4programs
  • Grants for the Implementation of Rights and Reconciliation Agreements in Atlantic Canada
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • General Class Grant and Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada3agreements$578Kvalue2programs
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Department of Justice Canada3agreements$546Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Indigenous Justice Program

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada11agreements$338Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Natural Resources Canada3agreements$320Kvalue3programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Policy Dialogues

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Canada Energy Regulator2agreements$160Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Canadian Heritage1agreements$120Kvalue1programs
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Transport Canada6agreements$109Kvalue3programs
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program to Support the Administration of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act

All grants from Transport Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency1agreements$39.7Kvalue1programs

Years

20262agreements$324Kvalue2programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
20253agreements$8.5Mvalue2programs
  • Grants for the Implementation of Rights and Reconciliation Agreements in Atlantic Canada
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
202410agreements$916Kvalue5programs
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
20233agreements$460Kvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20221agreements$20.0Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grant and Contribution Program
20212agreements$142Kvalue2programs
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20201agreements$13.3Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
201910agreements$1.2Mvalue6programs
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
  • Participant Funding Program to Support the Administration of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act
20183agreements$200Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Business Development Program
20176agreements$248Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Policy Dialogues

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.