Mushkegowuk Council: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Moose Factory, ON · grants and contributions register · Thunder Bay—Rainy River

Mushkegowuk Council: federal grants and contributions: 65 agreements; $40.8M value; 12 departments; 27 programs.

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65agreements
$40.8Mvalue
12departments
27programs

Largest agreements

ASETS - CRF$19.2Mvalue2019start2026end

The ISET Program is a distinctions-based labour market program designed to help First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban non-affiliated Indigenous people improve their skills and meet their long-term career goals. The program supports Indigenous service delivery organizations to provide Indigenous people with the skills and training they need to secure employment in the labour market.

Feasibility Assessment and Negotiations for a National Marine Conservation Area in Western James Bay and Southwestern Hudson Bay$4.1Mvalue2023start2026end

The contribution provides the Mushkegowuk Council with the means to participate meaningfully in a feasibility assessment, and, to begin negotiations, for a national marine conservation area in Western James and Southwestern Hudson Bay.

Omushkego Biodiversity and Carbon Knowledge Project$3.1Mvalue2023start2026end

This contribution provides the Mushkegowuk Council with the means to implement a project entitled “Omushkego Biodiversity and Carbon Knowledge” within their Traditional Territories and participate meaningfully in the overall Hudson Bay–James Bay Lowlands Biodiversity Conservation and Carbon Sequestration Initiative. In particular, it provides the Mushkegowuk Council support for scientific research, science-based skill development, community participation, and knowledge gathering and sharing. The work will also provide relevant information for the on-going feasibility assessment for a potential

Feasibility Assessment and Negotiations for a National Marine Conservation Area in Western James Bay and Southwestern Hudson Bay$3.0Mvalue2023start2025end

The contribution provides the Mushkegowuk Council with the means to participate meaningfully in a feasibility assessment, and to begin negotiations for a national marine conservation area in Western James and Southwestern Hudson Bay.

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$2.0Mvalue2023start–end

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

Supporting First Nations Job Growth and Food Security in Northern Ontario$1.9Mvalue2023start2025end

The key objectives of the CWDP are to: .• Support community workforce planning by bringing together community-based organizations to develop a plan that identifies local sources of labour, local employers looking to hire, and the skills required to meet demand;.• Connect employers and training providers to help displaced workers develop skills through training and work experiences to facilitate transitions to emerging and growth areas; and,.• Support employers to fill jobs in demand that contribute to stimulating economic growth

METS IELCC/FNICCI 2019-2023$755Kvalue2019start2025end

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..

Hudson Bay and James Bay Coastal Community Climate Resilience$750Kvalue2025start2027end

The purpose of this agreement is to develop community and regional coastal climate change adaptation plans to increase climate resiliency for local Indigenous communities within James Bay and southern Hudson Bay.

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Indigenous Capacity Support Program$613Kvalue2021start–end

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

900568$505Kvalue2026start2029end

Two economic development officers for a regional government to pursue strategic opportunities to increase business development, investment readiness, and regional collaboration for member communities.

502736$500Kvalue2008start2009end

Provide electronics for James Bay Coast fibre optic line

Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities$429Kvalue2022start2026end

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
Community Participation And Co-Development Grant And Contribution Fund Contribution Agreement With Mushkegowuk Council$364Kvalue2023start2027end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

Agreement$250Kvalue2023start–end

Mushkegowuk Council’s Regional Guardians Network

503991$219Kvalue2009start2012end

Pre-feasibility study: all-seasons road /James Bay

Pre-Feasibility Assessment for Advancing a National Marine Conservation Area in Western James-Hudson Bay$180Kvalue2021start2021end

This contribution supports the development of a feasibility assessment agreement for the establishment of a national marine conservation area in Western James-Hudson Bay.

Creefest 2026 (23rd Annual)$180Kvalue2026start2029end

Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support

Agreement$157Kvalue2019start–end

Mushegowuk Guardian Program

Planning for a Traditional Knowledge Study for Advancing a National Marine Conservation Area in Western James Bay and Southwestern Hudson Bay$155Kvalue2022start2022end

This contribution agreement supports three activities for the development of a feasibility assessment to advance a national marine conservation area in Western James Bay and Southwestern Hudson Bay. These activities include planning for a traditional knowledge study that will include investigating traditional family lands, culturally important sites, Cree language use and place names, species at risk, and terrestrial and marine areas of natural and cultural importance; connecting with communities and planning for community consultations; and, developing communication products, such as material

IELCC - Urgent Repairs and Renovations$139Kvalue2023start2025end

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

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$129Kvalue2020start–end

Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to the Mushkegowuk Council to assist in improving impact, regional and strategic assessments, policy engagement and impact assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.

Oshichikesiwuk Nanipek - Consultation and Presentation: Determining the Future of Arts and Culture at the Mushkegowuk$126Kvalue2024start2026end

Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support

Agreement$120Kvalue2024start–end

Mushkegowuk First Nations Indicators and Metrics of Forest Integrity

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$95.0Kvalue2024start2027end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

Agreement$90.0Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$90.0Kvalue2018start–end
1617-ON-000095$83.4Kvalue2016start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Participant Funding Program$80.0Kvalue2023start–end

Contribution accordée dans le cadre du Programme d’aide financière aux participants au Conseil Mushkegowuk 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 pour l’évaluation régionale dans la région du Cercle de feu.

Community Gathering to Discuss Ring of Fire Development and Associated Supply Roads$75.0Kvalue2025start2026end

The purpose of this agreement is to enhance the ability for Indigenous Peoples to engage and participate in projects related to enabling infrastructure for critical minerals development.

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$74.0Kvalue2024start2027end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

Agreement$70.0Kvalue2008start–end
Agreement$70.0Kvalue2009start–end
Agreement$70.0Kvalue2010start–end
Policy Dialogue Program$67.5Kvalue2019start–end

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

Cree Fest 2025 (2nd annual)$67.5Kvalue2025start2026end

Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support

Agreement$65.0Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$65.0Kvalue2023start–end

Building Capacity in Mushkegowuk Council Member First Nations for Biodiversity Surveys in Far Northern Ontario

Community Participation and Co-Development Contribution Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in right of Canada and Mushkegowuk Council$64.3Kvalue2021start2022end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

Agreement$60.0Kvalue2021start–end

Mushkegowuk Council Indigenous Engagement - Wetlands assessment of possible impacts to Hudson Bay Lowlands and engagement with communities on priority ecosystem components in the Ring of Fire region

CreeFest 2022$55.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada6agreements$22.0Mvalue5programs
  • ASETS - CRF
  • Community Workforce Development Program-RGNL
  • ISET First Nations - FNICCI
  • IELCC Repairs & Reno-FN
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Parks Canada5agreements$10.5Mvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada9agreements$3.0Mvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Canadian Heritage21agreements$1.2Mvalue5programs
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Natural Resources Canada4agreements$920Kvalue4programs
  • The Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program
  • The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Program
  • Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada5agreements$828Kvalue1programs
Fisheries and Oceans Canada5agreements$670Kvalue3programs
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada5agreements$652Kvalue0programs
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario1agreements$505Kvalue1programs
National Defence1agreements$364Kvalue1programs
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions

All grants from National Defence

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$83.4Kvalue1programs
Transport Canada2agreements$8.1Kvalue1programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Years

20263agreements$735Kvalue3programs
  • Northern Ontario Development Program
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support
  • Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
20255agreements$942Kvalue5programs
  • The Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program
  • The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Program
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20248agreements$453Kvalue5programs
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Development Support
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Community Participation Funding Program
202311agreements$15.0Mvalue8programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Community Workforce Development Program-RGNL
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • IELCC Repairs & Reno-FN
20224agreements$649Kvalue4programs
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20216agreements$952Kvalue5programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20204agreements$183Kvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund
20196agreements$20.2Mvalue5programs
  • ASETS - CRF
  • ISET First Nations - FNICCI
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Participant Funding Program
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20182agreements$95.0Kvalue1programs
  • Canada Arts Presentation Fund
20163agreements$217Kvalue2programs
  • FNIHB - Health System Transformation
  • Participant Funding Program
20152agreements$76.5Kvalue1programs
  • FedNor
20141agreements$50.0Kvalue0programs
    20132agreements$115Kvalue1programs
    • FedNor
    20101agreements$70.0Kvalue0programs
      20092agreements$289Kvalue1programs
      • FedNor
      20082agreements$570Kvalue1programs
      • FedNor
      20071agreements$50.0Kvalue0programs
        20062agreements$77.5Kvalue1programs
        • FedNor

        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.