Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Hagersville, ON · grants and contributions register · Brantford–Brant

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 37 agreements; $147M value; 10 departments; 19 programs.

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37agreements
$147Mvalue
10departments
19programs

Largest agreements

2526-HQ-000081$108Mvalue2025start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2425-HQ-000229$30.0Mvalue2025start2025end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$2.0Mvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

MCFN Land-based Healing Program$1.0Mvalue2025start2026end

This project will establish a culturally rooted, land-based healing program for the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN), grounded in traditional practices such as sweat lodge ceremonies, medicine walks, and Indigenous teachings. It will also provide overdose prevention and harm reduction training, including naloxone education and kit distribution. Staff will be trained in Indigenous wellness practices and cultural competency. The program will include outreach and community events to raise awareness about addictions, the overdose crisis, and culturally appropriate support options. On

  • Health Canada
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
MCFN IELCC 2020-25$762Kvalue2021start2025end

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

1819-ON-000001$730Kvalue2018start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

1017261$500Kvalue2023start2024end

To complete upgrades to the Historic Council House in Hagersville.

1001880$499Kvalue2022start2023end

To create a tourism attraction through the repairing and restoration of a facility.

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1001880$499Kvalue2022start2024end

To improve a tourism attraction located in Hagersville through repairs and renovations to the historic Council House.

1001649$498Kvalue2021start2023end

Enhance and develop the Moccasin Identifier Project with interpretive programming and creation of videos intended to raise awareness of the program.

1001649$498Kvalue2021start2023end

To develop an Indigenous experiential tourism offering through the Moccasin Identifier Project, accompanying interpretive programming and creation of videos intended to raise awareness of the program.

MCFN IELCC - Urgent Repairs and Renovations$361Kvalue2023start2025end

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

MCFN FNICCI 2021-25$349Kvalue2021start2025end

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..

IELCC- Emergency COVID-19 Response Fund-2020$114Kvalue2020start2023end

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

Development of an Indigenous Guardians Program$72.5Kvalue2025start2025end

This contribution supports the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the development of an Indigenous Guardians program in Rouge National Urban Park.

Stories of Canada 2022$51.8Kvalue2021start2023end

This contribution builds capacity within the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to develop interpretive products featuring Indigenous content.

Moccasin Identifier Augmented Reality Project$50.0Kvalue2023start2023end

This grant supports the Moccasin Identifier in its efforts to design and develop an interpretive augmented-reality application to enhance the visitor experience and understanding of Moccasin Identifier installations.

Engagement and Consultation, Rouge National Urban Park$45.0Kvalue2024start2024end

This contribution builds capacity within Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to guide and participate in the co-design of various interpretive and experiential elements for the future visitor, learning and community centre at Rouge National Urban Park and other Rouge Park establishment projects.

Fort Mississauga Trail - Culture and Language$18.0Kvalue2024start2024end

This grant supports Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in acquiring natural materials and developing additional interpretive and cultural products along a 600-metre waterfront trail leading to Fort Mississauga National Historic Site along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Capacity Support for Consultations$15.0Kvalue2025start2025end

This grant supports buildings capacity within Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to support consultation exercises for several projects and integration of Indigenous knowledge in project outcomes at Rouge National Urban Park.

High Conservation Value Lands and Stewardship Models$15.0Kvalue2026start2026end

This grant supports First Nations consultations to explore land use options for the remaining Pickering Airport lands incorporating Indigenous conservation perspectives to support identification of high conservation value lands. The grant also supports exploring stewardship models and governance systems of interest to First Nations Communities.

500007198$14.2Kvalue2025start2026end

Grant funding is to support Indigenous peoples' efforts to build technical capacity regarding species at risk policies, programming and regulatory initiatives; and, to support their greater involvement in the cooperation and consultation processes in the listing and related recovery documents for species at risk per the Species at Risk Act and Section 35 of the Constitution Act.

Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)$10.0Kvalue2025start2025end

Grant funding is to support Indigenous peoples' efforts to build technical capacity regarding species at risk policies, programming and regulatory initiatives; and, to support their greater involvement in the cooperation and consultation processes in the listing and related recovery documents for species at risk per the Species at Risk Act and Section 35 of the Constitution Act.

Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$6.9Kvalue2025start2025end

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$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Waterloo Airport Runway Project.

Policy Dialogue Program$5.0Kvalue2025start9999end

Grant awarded under the Policy Dialogue Program to Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Lloyd S King Elementary Drum Group Recording$5.0Kvalue2024start2024end

This grant supports youth programming at Lloyd S Elementary School that involves the teaching, learning and recording of two traditional songs to be integrated in a permanent soundscape installation at Rouge National Urban Park.

Strategic Environmental Assessment of Rouge National Urban Park$5.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This grant supports participation in the development of a strategic environmental assessment of the Rouge National Urban Park including attending meetings and reviewing drafts.

Cultural Advisor for Visitor Centre Interpretation$5.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This grant builds capacity within Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to guide and participate in the final co-design and validation of various interpretive and experiential elements for the future visitor, learning and community centre at Rouge National Urban Park.

Future of proposed Pickering Airport Lands$5.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This grant builds capacity within Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to participate in consultation exercises regarding the future of the remaining proposed Pickering Airport Lands.

Rouge National Urban Park First Nation Advisory Circle Regular Meetings$5.0Kvalue2026start2026end

This grant supports the First Nation to participate in First Nation Advisory Circle regularly scheduled meetings, review and respond to updates and operational requests as well as provide advice and guidance on initiatives not covered by specific project capacity funding.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.4Kvalue2019start2019end

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.

ISCF-190.1 - MCFN - DOCA - Review and comments on the BWXT EPRR document$3.5Kvalue2025start2025end

The purpose of this funding is to support Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in reviewing and commenting on the BWXT Environmental Protection Review Report (EPRR) Document

Agreement for the Advancement of Indigenous Reconciliation (Indigenous Participant Funding Program Component)$3.5Kvalue2025start2025end

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
Rouge Beach Erosion Project Engagement$3.0Kvalue2026start2026end

This grant supports Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to participate in activities related to the Rouge Beach Erosion Project’s Cultural Viewscape Impact Assessment and the Detailed Impact Assessment.

Policy Dialogue Program$1.1Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation 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 plaque commemorating Nahnebahweequay$400value2025start2025end

This grant supports Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, culture and language in the development and translation of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque text for Nahnebahweequay.

Departments

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada3agreements$139Mvalue2programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Community Infrastructure

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario5agreements$2.5Mvalue2programs
  • Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
  • Tourism Growth Program (TGP)

All grants from Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$2.0Mvalue0programs
Employment and Social Development Canada5agreements$1.6Mvalue5programs
  • IELCC First Nations
  • IELCC Repairs & Reno-FN
  • ISET First Nations - FNICCI
  • IELCC - First Nations
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Health Canada1agreements$1.0Mvalue1programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund

All grants from Health Canada

Parks Canada14agreements$296Kvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada3agreements$31.1Kvalue2programs
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada3agreements$11.1Kvalue2programs
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission1agreements$3.5Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund

All grants from Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Transport Canada1agreements$3.5Kvalue1programs
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Years

20263agreements$23.0Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
202516agreements$142Mvalue8programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20243agreements$68.0Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20233agreements$911Kvalue3programs
  • Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
  • IELCC Repairs & Reno-FN
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
20222agreements$998Kvalue1programs
  • Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
20216agreements$2.2Mvalue5programs
  • Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
  • IELCC First Nations
  • ISET First Nations - FNICCI
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20201agreements$114Kvalue1programs
  • IELCC - First Nations
20192agreements$5.5Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20181agreements$730Kvalue1programs
  • Community Infrastructure

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.