Native Women's Association of Canada: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Gatineau, QC · grants and contributions register · Hull–Aylmer

Native Women's Association of Canada: federal grants and contributions: 56 agreements; $46.7M value; 16 departments; 34 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-0SHUYN4151 · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Native Women's Association of Canada: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/native-women-s-association-of-canada/

$
56agreements
$46.7Mvalue
16departments
34programs

Largest agreements

NWAC - ISET 2019-2029 – CRF$22.2Mvalue2019start2029end

The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.

0$6.8Mvalue2010start–end

Through agreements with Aboriginal organizations, the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) provides funding for employment programs and services that help Aboriginal people prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.

Engagement Protocol Agreement - NWAC$2.3Mvalue2019start2024end

Activities are based around a continuous feedback model and fall under streams, policy and program development and information dissemination. These streams involve four primary areas of work; stakeholder engagement, policy and program partnership development, collaborative policy and program developmet and policy implementation. The feedback model will be shared and focused on joint priorities, engaging with stakeholders and communities, retaining expertise, collaboratively developing program and policy and review and monitoring.

2223-HQ-000188$2.1Mvalue2022start2027end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$1.0Mvalue2021start–end

Native Womens Association of Canada Environmental Conservation and Climate Change Office Engagement Project

Policy Dialogue Program$874Kvalue2023start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program Program to Native Women's Association of Canada to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

0$848Kvalue2009start–end

Building the Spirit: This project aims to increase opportunities for Aboriginal Women to obtain accreditation in the areas of financial management and project management as well as to increase opportunities for Aboriginal Women and youth to complete secondary school or to obtain their secondary school equivalency.

1920-HQ-000089 (The Agreement Number is used to populate this field)$837Kvalue2019start2023end

P001506 (The Funding Request Number is used to populate this field)

Show all 40
NWAC LMD Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA)$700Kvalue2017start–end
2223-HQ-000280$614Kvalue2023start2024end

To support the federal government’s commitment to maintain a strong and effective publicly funded health care system through investments in emerging and demonstrated innovations in priority areas, such as palliative and end-of-life care, home and community care, mental health care and other federal, provincial-territorial and emerging priorities.

Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$600Kvalue2025start2027end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

2223-HQ-000264$535Kvalue2023start2025end

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

Aboriginal Business & Entrepreneurship Skills & Training (BEST) for Women$530Kvalue2017start–end
Aborig. - National Projects - CRF$500Kvalue2007start–end

The Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS) is a strategy of the federal government (Canada) designed to help improve the employment opportunities of Aboriginal peoples and enable them to fully participate in the Canadian economy.

Addressing Systemic Barriers to Indigenous Women with disabilities's Économic Security$387Kvalue2021start2022end

The objectives of the Labour Funding Program are to:.• promote respect for fundamental labour rights and international obligations through capacity building of labour administrations and exchange of good practice in the areas of labour relations and working conditions; .• develop and transfer knowledge on effective approaches to address the labour dimensions of globalization in Canada and internationally; .• strengthen relationships that foster collaboration, partnership, alliances and networks to address labour issues; .• support the capacity of governments, labour and management, and employe

20-IHPP-C-NCR-001$372Kvalue2021start2023end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

IRP Phase 2 Capacity of SPOs to support Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people.$366Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of the IRP is to improve the ability of (SPO)s to participate in the social finance market (i.e. secure a repayable investment), as well as to engage in procurement and outcomes-based funding opportunities by:.• Enabling SPOs to gain a variety of skills and competencies along the investment readiness continuum;.• Supporting the readiness of established expert services providers to provide nation-wide capacity-building services to SPOs in one or more key area along the investment readiness continuum; and.• Supporting the advancement of Canada’s SI/SF ecosystems by responding to id

Employer training to address systemic barriers to Indigenous women's economic security$350Kvalue2018start2020end

This 24-month project will address barriers to Indigenous women’s employment from a culturally relevant gender based perspective, inclusive of Indigenous and trans women, non-binary and Two-Spirit individuals. Through the development of a community-driven training program, employers and managers from the private and public sectors will be trained to evaluate their organizational structures and identify systemic barriers to Indigenous women’s economic security within their workplace. Specific opportunities for Indigenous women, non-binary and Two-spirit employees will be implemented to ensure s

Agreement for a Project Proposal for the Transport Canada Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR)$288Kvalue2021start2024end

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 adverse

Sectoral Initiatives Program - CRF$250Kvalue2014start–end

The Sectoral Initiatives Program invests in the development of high quality labour market information products, national occupational standards, certification and accreditation regimes and other creative solutions in order to: better understand emerging skills requirements as well as the sector and geographic locations of current and future jobs; minimize skills shortages and mismatches within and across sectors in Canada; and to ultimately contribute to a skilled, adaptable and inclusive labour force and an efficient labour market.

Aborig. - National Projects - CRF$250Kvalue2013start–end

Strategic Partnership Agreements facilitate National Aboriginal Organizations (NAOs) input to HRSDC's labour market programming and policy.

0$250Kvalue2009start–end

The Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS) is a strategy of the federal government ("Canada") designed to help improve the employment opportunities of Aboriginal peoples and enable them to fully participate in the Canadian economy.

0$250Kvalue2012start–end

Strategic Partnership Agreements facilitate National Aboriginal Organizations (NAOs) input to HRSDC's labour market programming and policy.

CRGBA Capacity Building for Investment Readiness Partners$247Kvalue2019start2021end

The objective of the IRP is to improve the ability of (SPO)s to participate in the social finance market (i.e. secure a repayable investment), as well as to engage in procurement and outcomes-based funding opportunities by:.• Enabling SPOs to gain a variety of skills and competencies along the investment readiness continuum;.• Supporting the readiness of established expert services providers to provide nation-wide capacity-building services to SPOs in one or more key area along the investment readiness continuum; and.• Supporting the advancement of Canada’s SI/SF ecosystems by responding to id

220725$244Kvalue2022start2023end

Construct a Medicine Lodge equipped with solar power and gardens for Indigenous Agricultur

Policy Dialogue Program$230Kvalue2019start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Native Women's Association of Canada to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$228Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

New Horizons for Seniors Program - EAA Contr.$228Kvalue2009start–end

Through funding to non-profit organizations, New Horizons for Seniors helps to ensure that seniors can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities. There are three kinds of funding: Community Participation and Leadership, Capital Assistance, and Elder Abuse Awareness.

Supporting Family Justice System Providers in Facilitating Trauma-Informed and Culturally-Relevant Services for Indigenous WG2STGD+ People$225Kvalue2025start2028end

The project aims to enhance the well-being of Indigenous women, girls, bi-spiritual, transgender, gender diverse + (WG2STGD+) people in accessing culturally relevant and trauma-informed family justice services across Canada. Native Women Association of Canada (NWAC) will develop two toolkits for professional training, informed by virtual roundtables and surveys involving Indigenous WG2STGD+ individuals and service providers. In the first year, NWAC will host two virtual roundtables and conduct surveys to gather grassroots perspectives and identify training needs. The insights will inform the c

Building a Safe Passage for Indigenous WG2STGD People Impacted by Sexual Misconduct in CAF/DND$224Kvalue2023start2026end

Aims to ensure Elder/Knowledge Keeper support is available in case of crisis; ensure NWAC’s resource map remains updated so First Nations, Métis and Inuit Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender and Gender Diverse (WG2STGD) people have access to information on support services in their region; ensure the perspectives of Indigenous WG2STGD people are heard and included; and build trauma-informed training capacity on sexual misconduct/violence prevention specifically related to the experiences of Indigenous WG2STGD people. Training will be provided for staff working at DND/CAF and support will be

Supporting Inclusion of Indigenous Climate Science: Native Women's Association of Canada$215Kvalue2026start2027end

Supporting Inclusion of Indigenous Climate Science: Native Women's Association of Canada

Red Flag Laws: Culturally Relevant, Trauma-Informed, and Gender-Based Resources for Indigenous Women in All Their Diversity$200Kvalue2025start2027end

The project will increase knowledge and support informed decision-making within Canada’s public safety systems by providing culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and accessible resources on Red Flag laws, tailored to the needs of Indigenous women and developed through expert consultation.

Indigenous COVID-19 Rapid Research Funding Opportunity - Evaluation/Assessment$200Kvalue2021start2022end

The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are: • Identify wise programs, policies or actions, and/or address critical knowledge gaps, including data, related to further understanding of the immediate impacts and/or future consequences of COVID-19 among First Nations, Inuit, Métis and/or Urban Indigenous populations, communities and/or individuals; • Identify, implement and evaluate culturally safe, and community-led solutions to address the COVID-19 pandemic and its immediate and/or future consequences among First Nations, Inuit, Métis and/or Urban Indigenous communities; • Accelera

1819-HQ-000161$150Kvalue2019start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Perspectives of Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse persons with disabilities$147Kvalue2020start2023end

The objectives of the Program are to; support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges;.develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities; foster partnerships and networks to address existing and emerging social issues; recognize and support the ability of not-for-profit organizations to identify and address social development priorities; and, recognize and promote community engagement initiatives (e.g. volunteerism, corporate social responsibility, innovation, p

Indigenous Women and Girls: Engagement on a National Framework on a National Framework for Food Policy$141Kvalue2018start–end
Grassroots Engagement: Indigenous Women in Agriculture$137Kvalue2019start2021end

The objective of this project of the Native Women's Association of Canada’s is to facilitate a national engagement initiative that focuses on Indigenous women and gender-diverse people in agriculture, to incorporate Indigenous women and gender-diverse people’s traditional roles in agriculture and traditional foods and to obtain a better understanding of agriculture and agri-food from an Indigenous lens.

Agreement$105Kvalue2016start–end
SDPP - Disability Issues - Grant$100Kvalue2019start2021end

The objectives of the Program are to: -support the development and utilization of effective approaches to address social issues and challenges;.- develop, exchange and apply knowledge, tools and resources that address social needs of individuals, families and communities - foster partnerships and networks to address existing and emerging social issues;.- recognize and support the ability of not-for-prof

2223-HQ-000212$100.0Kvalue2023start2024end

To address systemic racism and discrimination in Canada’s health systems by striving to ensure high quality health services are efficient and accessible, and by reducing health inequalities.

  • Health Canada
  • Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada19agreements$36.3Mvalue12programs
  • ISET Urban - CRF
  • 0
  • Indigenous Engagement Protocol Urban
  • Skills and Partnership Fund - CRF
  • Aborig. - National Projects - CRF
  • SISFS Investment Readiness Program - Grant

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada3agreements$2.9Mvalue2programs
  • HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention

All grants from Public Health Agency of Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada9agreements$1.5Mvalue1programs
Fisheries and Oceans Canada4agreements$1.3Mvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Health Canada3agreements$1.2Mvalue3programs
  • Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program
  • Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program

All grants from Health Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada3agreements$1.1Mvalue1programs
Status of Women Canada1agreements$350Kvalue1programs
Transport Canada2agreements$292Kvalue2programs
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation
  • Participant Funding Program to Support the Administration of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act

All grants from Transport Canada

Show all 16
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2agreements$278Kvalue2programs
  • AgriCompetitiveness: Fostering Business Development
  • AgriDiversity Program

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$269Kvalue3programs
  • Primary Care
  • Economic Development
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency1agreements$244Kvalue1programs
  • ICF - Building or improving community infrastructure (CCRF)

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Public Safety Canada2agreements$226Kvalue2programs
  • (PDCP) Policy Development Contribution Program
  • Policy Development Contribution Program

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Department of Justice Canada1agreements$225Kvalue1programs
National Defence1agreements$224Kvalue1programs
  • Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program

All grants from National Defence

Canadian Institutes of Health Research1agreements$200Kvalue1programs
Canada Water Agency1agreements$50.0Kvalue0programs

Years

20261agreements$215Kvalue1programs
  • Environmental Damages Fund
20256agreements$1.1Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Canadian Family Justice Fund
  • (PDCP) Policy Development Contribution Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20242agreements$278Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
20236agreements$2.4Mvalue5programs
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Health Care Policy and Strategies Program
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program
  • Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
  • Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program
20225agreements$2.7Mvalue4programs
  • HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund
  • SISFS Investment Readiness Program - Grant
  • ICF - Building or improving community infrastructure (CCRF)
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government
20216agreements$2.3Mvalue4programs
  • LFP - Workplace Opportunities – Cont
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation
  • Research in Priority Areas
20206agreements$226Kvalue4programs
  • SDPP - Disability Issues - Contrib.
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Participant Funding Program to Support the Administration of the new Canadian Navigable Waters Act
20198agreements$26.2Mvalue8programs
  • ISET Urban - CRF
  • Indigenous Engagement Protocol Urban
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • SISFS Investment Readiness Program - Grant
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Primary Care
Show all 17
20185agreements$639Kvalue5programs
  • Status of Women Canada
  • AgriCompetitiveness: Fostering Business Development
  • Economic Development
  • Policy Development Contribution Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20172agreements$1.2Mvalue1programs
  • Skills and Partnership Fund - CRF
20161agreements$105Kvalue0programs
    20141agreements$250Kvalue1programs
    • Sectoral Initiatives Program - CRF
    20131agreements$250Kvalue1programs
    • Aborig. - National Projects - CRF
    20121agreements$250Kvalue1programs
    • 0
    20101agreements$6.8Mvalue1programs
    • 0
    20093agreements$1.3Mvalue2programs
    • 0
    • New Horizons for Seniors Program - EAA Contr.
    20071agreements$500Kvalue1programs
    • Aborig. - National Projects - CRF

    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.