OKANAGAN NATION ALLIANCE: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Westbank, BC · grants and contributions register · Chilliwack—Hope

OKANAGAN NATION ALLIANCE: federal grants and contributions: 103 agreements; $35.8M value; 11 departments; 27 programs.

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103agreements
$35.8Mvalue
11departments
27programs

Largest agreements

British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)$3.7Mvalue2023start2026end

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.

ONA ARM2022-MLT-1015-0$3.5Mvalue2022start2027end

Support Indigenous groups as they develop, grow and maintain aquatic resource and oceans management departments that can provide fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans related services along a watershed.

ONA AFS2022-MLT-2226$2.2Mvalue2022start2027end

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.

Agreement$1.4Mvalue2024start–end

Tri-lateral Species at Risk and Species of Cultural Concern Working Group to Implement Collaborative Restoration Actions in the Dry Interior of British Columbia

19-NF-PAC-022-A$1.2Mvalue2019start2023end

To carry out the Government of Canada’s 2018 Nature Legacy for Canada, which includes supporting and leveraging efforts to protect and recover aquatic species at risk; and building Indigenous capacity.

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program$1.1Mvalue2017start–end

Support Indigenous groups as they develop, grow and maintain aquatic resource and oceans management departments that can provide fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans related services along a watershed.

2526-BC-000074$1.0Mvalue2025start2030end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$984Kvalue2012start–end
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YES - Young Empowered Strong: An Intervention for the Women and Children Victims of Family Violence$925Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$800Kvalue2017start–end

Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management program

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements$789Kvalue2017start–end

Provide for the management of communal food, social and ceremonial (FSC) fisheries within integrated management systems that support sustainability and conservation of fisheries resources

Agreement$603Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$571Kvalue2013start–end
Nlux¿lux¿¿cwix (Lower Trout Creek) Re-naturalization$563Kvalue2024start2025end

Trout Creek’s lower 2km was narrowed, channelized, and developed in the 1940s & 1970s which has created ongoing water quality issues. This project will restore the natural form and function of the lower 2km, including floodplain re-engagement, riparian forest restoration, bank full channel width widening, and restoring mainstem structure. Construction is phased across years due to its size. This phase will excavate a remaining area (approx. 350m length) for channel widening and floodplain setback, restore riparian forest habitat (approx. 10,000m2 of 11,050m2 total), install 3 remaining new bur

Agreement$540Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$510Kvalue2018start–end
Penasq Road Rehabilitation and Habitat Enhancement$506Kvalue2024start2029end

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

23-NF-PAC-022$500Kvalue2024start2027end

To carry out the Government of Canada’s 2018 Nature Legacy for Canada, which includes supporting and leveraging efforts to protect and recover aquatic species at risk; and building Indigenous capacity.

Agreement$478Kvalue2025start–end

Bringing the Salmon Home: The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative

Agreement$465Kvalue2019start–end

Tri-lateral Species at Risk and Species of Cultural Concern working group to implement collaborative conservation actions in the Dry Interior of BC

The North Cascades One River Grizzly Bear-Salmon Project$457Kvalue2024start2026end

This contribution supports Okanagan Nation Alliance with corridor planning and delineation using mapping, Geographic Information System (GIS), information gathering, and Indigenous Knowledge. It will also support a technical subcommittee of Indigenous Nations and Guardians, developing Terms of Reference and pilot testing of a work plan.

Agreement$442Kvalue2017start–end

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

Agreement$412Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$403Kvalue2013start–end
1516-BC-000052$393Kvalue2015start2022end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$388Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$382Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$375Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$375Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$344Kvalue2012start–end
ONA IHT2024-MLT-1214-009-0$325Kvalue2024start2026end

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.

Agreement$310Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$283Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$270Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$270Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$270Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$270Kvalue2017start–end
2021-BC-000025$256Kvalue2020start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$248Kvalue2018start–end

Kokanee Access Restoration - Bonanza, Deer, and Eagle Creeks

You, Empowered and Strong Gathering: A Success Story 2024$244Kvalue2024start2024end

The Okanagan Nation Alliance will hold a regional community safety gathering to provide an opportunity for communities who have completed a community safety planning process or are in the early stages of a safety planning process to connect and discuss shared experiences associated with safety plan implementation. The gathering will be an opportunity to share information on safety initiatives, identify successes, best practices and challenges while supporting regional collaboration and partnerships. Approximately 38 communities would be participating at this gathering.

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada62agreements$26.4Mvalue15programs
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada26agreements$4.5Mvalue0programs
Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$1.6Mvalue3programs
  • Child and Family Services
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government
  • Primary Care

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Public Safety Canada2agreements$1.2Mvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP)
  • (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities1agreements$563Kvalue1programs
Natural Resources Canada1agreements$506Kvalue1programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Parks Canada1agreements$457Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Department of Justice Canada1agreements$222Kvalue1programs
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$175Kvalue1programs
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada4agreements$90.4Kvalue1programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada1agreements$46.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20253agreements$1.7Mvalue2programs
  • Child and Family Services
  • Indigenous Justice Program
20249agreements$4.2Mvalue8programs
  • Natural Infrastructure Fund
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program
20237agreements$4.4Mvalue5programs
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI)
  • Habitat Stewardship Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
20228agreements$6.6Mvalue6programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI)
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk
20214agreements$437Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Ocean and Freshwater Science Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
20204agreements$404Kvalue3programs
  • Primary Care
  • Contributions to support to the Development and Implementation of Coastal Zone Plans, Identify Restoration Priorities, Implement Projects, and Address Threats to Marine Species Located on Canada's Coasts
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20197agreements$2.0Mvalue3programs
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk
  • Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20186agreements$984Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20179agreements$3.8Mvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
20168agreements$1.9Mvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP)
  • Participant Funding Program
201510agreements$2.0Mvalue2programs
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government
20146agreements$1.6Mvalue0programs
    20138agreements$1.9Mvalue0programs
      20126agreements$2.1Mvalue0programs
        20117agreements$1.7Mvalue0programs
          20101agreements$174Kvalue0programs

            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.