Nattilik Heritage Society: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Gjoa Haven, NU · grants and contributions register · Nunavut

Nattilik Heritage Society: federal grants and contributions: 13 agreements; $9.8M value; 5 departments; 9 programs.

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13agreements
$9.8Mvalue
5departments
9programs

Largest agreements

Nattilik Heritage Centre Expansion Project$2.5Mvalue2022start2025end

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

2019-22 Site Operations of Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site$2.5Mvalue2024start2025end

This contribution will provide funding to the Nattilik Heritage Society who will take the lead on delivering several major activities including the third and fourth season of the Guardian program, the third Umiyaqtutt Festival and support for the first Adventure Canada visitor experience at the HMS Erebus wreck site.

Arts & Tourism Expansion – Nattilik Discovery Centre$1.9Mvalue2020start2025end

A project to expand the current Nattilik Heritage Centre to enhance the tourism offer in Nunavut and to capitalize on the creation of the Franklin Interpretation Centre following the Erebus and Terror discoveries in 2014 and 2016, respectively The Society aims to create 5-9 new jobs, expand 3 jobs and maintain a total of 10 existing jobs.

Design of Facilities and Initial Implementation at the Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site$1.1Mvalue2021start2022end

This contribution enables the Nattilik Heritage Society to manage the design phase for an expansion to the Nattilik Heritage Centre building(s) to provide for a visitor center and a place to store and exhibit artifacts from the wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, including office space for the centre’s administration and national historic site operations. This project will ensure the Nattilik Heritage Centre will remain the focal point for art, culture and education in the community of Gjoa Haven, with Inuit leading site development and operations.

Oceans Management Program - Contributions$902Kvalue2025start2026end

The purpose of the Oceans Management Contribution funding is to support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

Agreement$535Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$200Kvalue2014start–end
Fonds d’urgence relatif à la COVID-19 / COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund$53.2Kvalue2020start2021end

Museum Assistance Program (MAP)

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2018 Umiyaqtutt Festival$41.8Kvalue2018start2019end

The Nattilik Heritage Society will implement the 2018 Umiyaqtutt Festival, to celebrate the role of Inuit knowledge in finding the wrecks of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, to celebrate and share Inuit knowledge related to the wrecks and the wreck site areas, and to commemorate the dates of the discoveries.

Participation in Underwater Archaeology Team Spring Operations$25.0Kvalue2023start2023end

This grant enables Inuit Guardians, Elders and/or youth to participate in Parks Canada’s underwater archaeology spring operations at the Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site recognizing and integrating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit into operations.

Honoring our Heritage through Elders and Youth Mentorship$5.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The objectives of the Program are: • promoting volunteerism among seniors; • engaging seniors in the community through mentoring of others; • expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse; • supporting social participation and inclusion of seniors; and • providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.

Indigenous Guardians Video$5.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This grant supports the documentation of Indigenous Guardian programs through video or photography. The initiative aims to create a lasting legacy and serve as an ongoing resource for the community, honouring and highlighting the contributions of Indigenous Guardians.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.5Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

Departments

Parks Canada5agreements$3.7Mvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Canadian Heritage4agreements$3.3Mvalue2programs
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
  • Museum Assistance Program (MAP)

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency1agreements$1.9Mvalue1programs
  • Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)

All grants from Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Fisheries and Oceans Canada1agreements$902Kvalue1programs
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$9.5Kvalue2programs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Years

20252agreements$907Kvalue2programs
  • Oceans Management Program - Contributions
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20241agreements$2.5Mvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20231agreements$25.0Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
20221agreements$2.5Mvalue1programs
  • Canada Cultural Spaces Fund - Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
20213agreements$1.2Mvalue3programs
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20202agreements$2.0Mvalue2programs
  • Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)
  • Museum Assistance Program (MAP)
20181agreements$41.8Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Contribution Program
20141agreements$200Kvalue0programs
    20131agreements$535Kvalue0programs

      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.