Okanagan Indian Band: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Vernon, BC · grants and contributions register · North Okanagan–Shuswap

Okanagan Indian Band: federal grants and contributions: 44 agreements; $90.3M value; 13 departments; 20 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-025JEPR0TR · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Okanagan Indian Band: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/okanagan-indian-band/

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44agreements
$90.3Mvalue
13departments
20programs

Largest agreements

2526-BC-000031$49.5Mvalue2025start2030end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
2223-HQ-000273$30.0Mvalue2023start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Indigenous Empowerment through Cultural Reconnection and syilx Safety Protocols$2.1Mvalue2026start2030end

The purpose of this contribution is to empower Indigenous youth (ages 14–25) through land-based cultural programming rooted in syilx teachings. It features leadership camps, storytelling nights, and safety planning gatherings, alongside holistic supports like mentorship, healing workshops, and arts-based activities.

OKIB WASTE TO ENERGY PROJECT$1.9Mvalue2025start2027end

The objective of this Project is to conduct a Front-End Engineering and Design study to assess the development of a Waste to Energy Project in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia.

Okanagan Indian Band Comprehensive Safety Strategy$1.4Mvalue2020start2025end

The purpose of this contribution agreement is to include the development of a Community Mobilization Framework by utilizing existing resources, developing partnerships and strengthening interagency collaboration. The Framework will also include a community engagement strategy and a communications plan. A youth leadership camp will take place annually and include strength based cultural education.

OKIB Wildland Fire Training$868Kvalue2025start2027end

The objective of this project is to increase capacity to prepare for and respond to wildfires by supporting opportunities for wildland firefighter training for participants that have faced barriers.

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$806Kvalue2023start2025end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$339Kvalue2023start2025end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

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Agreement$314Kvalue2021start–end

Okanagan Indian Band and Southern Mountain Caribou Recovery

Agreement$308Kvalue2023start–end

Baseline Water Monitoring Program Development in the Okanagan Watershed

OKANAGAN INDIAN BAND Traditional Use Study$250Kvalue2021start2023end

To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase traditional knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$250Kvalue2023start2025end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

Agreement$249Kvalue2008start–end
OKANAGAN INDIAN BAND Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative$200Kvalue2021start2023end

To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase cumulative effects knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.

Unexploded Explosive Ordnances Clean Up Support$172Kvalue2025start2026end

The purpose of this project is to continue to support costs associated with Okanagan Indian Band’s ongoing work related to Unexploded Explosive Ordnances (UXO).

Indigenous Monitoring Program of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project$162Kvalue2019start2023end

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Facilitation of Syilx Okanagan Activities, Engagement, and Collaboration in the National Parks; Development of a Syilx Okanagan Guardians Program; Development of a Stories of Canada Project in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks; Engagement on the Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks Fire Management Plan Renewal Process; and Facilitation and engagement for the development of a multi-species action plan for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks$155Kvalue2025start2026end

Facilitation of Syilx Okanagan Activities, Engagement and Collaboration in the National Parks: This contribution supports activities and engagement of Okanagan Indian Band, related to the operations and management of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks and Rogers Pass National Historic Site. Development of a Syilx Okanagan Indigenous Guardians Program: The contribution supports the development of an Indigenous Guardian Program proposal with clear terms of reference and a timeline for implementation, including a pilot phase. The Indigenous Guardian Program will reflect the unique needs

Funding to OKIB for the Delivery of the Indigenous Reconciliation Activities$146Kvalue2024start2025end

This project supports unexploded ordnance (UXO) liaison to travel locally to conduct UXO related liaison and education work.

1415-BC-000033$125Kvalue2014start2022end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

OKIB$104Kvalue2025start2025end

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.

Agreement$100Kvalue2020start–end

Okanagan Indian Band and Southern Mountain Caribou

Agreement$100Kvalue2023start–end

Okanagan Indian Band Guardians

OKANAGAN INDIAN BAND Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2021start2023end

To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase cumulative effects knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.

OKIB$91.3Kvalue2023start2023end

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.

2021-BC-000113$89.9Kvalue2020start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$60.7Kvalue2020start–end

Wetland Protection and Species at Risk Habitat Enhancement in the North Okanagan Valley

Listening to our Syilx Ancestors$60.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The main goal of this project is to hire an additional Language Technicial to collect, digitize and catlog a large number of VHS tapes and audio recordings from across the Syilx in order to make them available for educational purposes.A secondary goal is for the Language Technicians to survey community members and Syilx organizations and communities to identify other recordings that need to be digitized, to review content and make a work plan for digitization of additional materials that may exist in educational institutions and in other communities who are interested in working with us.

Agreement$50.0Kvalue2019start–end

Southern Mountain Caribou Recovery and the Okanagan Nation

Reclaiming Syilx Language and Culture History$50.0Kvalue2021start2022end

This project will support the Okanagan Indian Band to research, design and produce virtual and physical displays on Syilx heritage. The exhibition will be displayed in indoor and outdoor spaces in the OKIB community, including the new Cultural Arbor and Cultural Immersion School at Komasket Park, as well as in two new Cultural Centres in the District of Lake Country and Silver Star Mountain Resort for the education and pleasure of local residents and tourists.

Building Community Capacity Needs to Advance Indigenous Issues in Emergency Management – Planning Activities and Training$50.0Kvalue2021start2023end

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Agreement$45.5Kvalue2019start–end

Upper Vernon Creek Riparian Habitat Restoration For Species At Risk

Okanagan Indian Band$42.7Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Okanagan Indian Band$38.2Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

Elders Supports and Inclusivity$25.0Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

New Horizons for Seniors Program$25.0Kvalue2019start2020end

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Okanagan Indian Band$14.1Kvalue2020start2020end

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.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$12.6Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth 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. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Orange Shirt Day$10.0Kvalue2023start2023end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Orange Shirt Day$8.0Kvalue2024start2024end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Orange Shirt Day$7.0Kvalue2026start2026end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$49.7Mvalue3programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
  • Social Development, Community Infrastructure
  • Individual Affairs, Other Program Reporting

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$30.0Mvalue2programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Community Infrastructure

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Natural Resources Canada7agreements$3.6Mvalue4programs
  • Clean Fuels Program
  • Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Public Safety Canada2agreements$3.5Mvalue2programs
  • (CPAF) Crime Prevention Action Fund
  • (YGPF) Youth Gang Prevention Fund

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada3agreements$1.4Mvalue1programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada7agreements$978Kvalue0programs
Employment and Social Development Canada8agreements$353Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

National Defence2agreements$318Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Reconciliation Program

All grants from National Defence

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Western Economic Diversification Canada1agreements$249Kvalue0programs
Parks Canada1agreements$155Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Library and Archives Canada2agreements$110Kvalue2programs
  • Listen, Hear Our Voices
  • Documentary Heritage Communities Program

All grants from Library and Archives Canada

Canadian Heritage4agreements$31.7Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Canada Revenue Agency2agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

All grants from Canada Revenue Agency

Years

20262agreements$2.2Mvalue2programs
  • (CPAF) Crime Prevention Action Fund
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20257agreements$52.7Mvalue7programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
  • Clean Fuels Program
  • Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate
  • Indigenous Reconciliation Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20243agreements$197Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Reconciliation Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20239agreements$31.9Mvalue5programs
  • Treaties and Aboriginal Government
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
20222agreements$40.6Kvalue2programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
20218agreements$1.0Mvalue5programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Listen, Hear Our Voices
  • Documentary Heritage Communities Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20205agreements$1.6Mvalue3programs
  • (YGPF) Youth Gang Prevention Fund
  • Individual Affairs, Other Program Reporting
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20195agreements$295Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20142agreements$128Kvalue2programs
  • Social Development, Community Infrastructure
  • Community Infrastructure
20081agreements$249Kvalue0programs

    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.