NATION MICMAC DE GESPEG: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Fontenelle, Quebec|Fontenelle, Québec · grants and contributions register · Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine

NATION MICMAC DE GESPEG: federal grants and contributions: 45 agreements; $12.0M value; 5 departments; 8 programs.

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45agreements
$12.0Mvalue
5departments
8programs

Largest agreements

Grants to the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey First Nations and the Peskotomuhkati (MMFNP)$5.5Mvalue2024start2033end

The objectives of this grant are to: 1) support the implementation of the Rights and Reconciliation Agreement concerning Forillon National Park; 2) establish a governance framework that gives greater importance to Indigenous stewardship, particularly for the protection of natural and cultural heritage, the practice of traditional activities and harvesting, the protection of Mi'gmaq culture and opportunities for economic development; 3) strengthen the relation that Gespeg members maintain with Forillon National Park, through the exemption of entry fees and the practice of traditional and harves

Agreement$1.8Mvalue2011start–end
AICFI ED - Gespeg$675Kvalue2021start2022end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Agreement$433Kvalue2019start–end

Contributions to support increased Aboriginal participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$415Kvalue2021start2024end

This program is an integral component of the AFS and facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing fishing effort, thereby providing Aboriginal groups with much-needed employment and income.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$386Kvalue2025start2025end

This program is an integral component of the AFS and facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the existing fishing effort, thereby providing Aboriginal groups with much-needed employment and income.

400056957$197Kvalue2020start2021end

Maple syrup production start-up: The project aims to improve the economic well-being of the indigenous community of Gespeg with the building of a band operated maple syrup production facility.

Agreement$170Kvalue2010start–end
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Agreement$156Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$145Kvalue2022start–end

Reduction of caribou mortality through traditional predator trapping activities

Agreement$142Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$133Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$123Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$121Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$116Kvalue2018start–end
Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)$103Kvalue2023start2023end

Canada's Fisheries Fund will transform and drive innovation in the fish and seafood sector in Canada with a focus on developing the sector to better meet growing market demands for sustainably sourced, high-quality fish and seafood products.

Agreement$95.6Kvalue2019start–end
Agreement$93.5Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$87.0Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$83.0Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$78.2Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$71.6Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$69.2Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$61.3Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$58.7Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$58.0Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$53.1Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$52.0Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$52.0Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$52.0Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$52.0Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$52.0Kvalue2018start–end

Contributions to support increased Native participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements

Community diversification program (CED-Diversification)$49.3Kvalue2012start–end

Monies allocated over more than one fiscal year;Non-repayable contribution

Agreement$48.7Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$42.0Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$35.5Kvalue2019start–end
Agreement$34.9Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$32.6Kvalue2017start–end
Authentic Accomodation Experience in a Traditional Mi’gmaq Camp$30.0Kvalue2022start2022end

This contribution supports the reproduction of a traditional Mi'gmaq camp in order to provide visitors with an immersive experience allowing them to learn about culture, taste traditional dishes and stay in a wigwam. Visitors will be able to participate in recreational activities, such as making woven baskets and evenings of tales and legends. The camp is located in the northen sector of Forillon National Park.

Agreement$29.5Kvalue2018start–end

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada32agreements$5.8Mvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Parks Canada5agreements$5.6Mvalue2programs
  • Grants for the Implementation of Rights and Reconciliation Agreements in Atlantic Canada
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada5agreements$355Kvalue0programs
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions2agreements$246Kvalue2programs
  • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
  • Community diversification program (CED-Diversification)

All grants from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$16.0Kvalue1programs
  • FNIHB - Public Health Protection, FNIHB - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, FNIHB - Primary Care

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Years

20251agreements$386Kvalue1programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
20244agreements$5.6Mvalue3programs
  • Grants for the Implementation of Rights and Reconciliation Agreements in Atlantic Canada
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
20232agreements$114Kvalue2programs
  • Quebec Fisheries Fund (QFF)
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20222agreements$175Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20212agreements$1.1Mvalue2programs
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
20201agreements$197Kvalue1programs
  • Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP)
20193agreements$564Kvalue0programs
    20183agreements$198Kvalue0programs
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      20173agreements$168Kvalue0programs
        20163agreements$179Kvalue0programs
          20152agreements$158Kvalue1programs
          • FNIHB - Public Health Protection, FNIHB - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, FNIHB - Primary Care
          20142agreements$104Kvalue0programs
            20133agreements$335Kvalue0programs
              20125agreements$303Kvalue1programs
              • Community diversification program (CED-Diversification)
              20115agreements$2.0Mvalue0programs
                20104agreements$468Kvalue0programs

                  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.