Pacheedaht First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Port Renfrew, BC · grants and contributions register · Cowichan–Malahat–Langford

Pacheedaht First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 83 agreements; $30.7M value; 11 departments; 31 programs.

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83agreements
$30.7Mvalue
11departments
31programs

Largest agreements

2526-BC-000045$8.1Mvalue2025start2030end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program$3.2Mvalue2020start2025end

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.

Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund$2.3Mvalue2024start2027end

Renew and expand the Coastal Restoration Fund to renew investments in coastal and upstream inland communities to support contributions towards aquatic restoration efforts that protect and restore Canada’s coastal areas and address threats to marine species, including marine mammals and expand supported aquatic restoration activities on all of Canada’s coasts.

British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)$2.3Mvalue2023start2026end

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.

SSI2020-MLT-2011-0$1.8Mvalue2020start2024end

To enhance the capacity of Indigenous peoples to support their effective participation and engagement in activities relating to cumulative effects in the Salish Sea.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • To enhance the capacity of Indigenous peoples to support their effective participation and engagement in activities relating to cumulative effects in the Salish Sea.
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$1.7Mvalue2018start–end

The purpose of the program is to provide support to organizations that undertake projects that that contribute 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. The program would contribute to the mitigation of stressors affecting aquatic habitats and marine life, and would engage Indigenous groups, resource users, and local groups and communities in undertaking planning, restoration, capacity building, monitoring, and reporting activities.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • 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
Agreement for MAIS Pilot Pacheedaht Traditional Territory$1.2Mvalue2019start2025end

To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information for affected communities To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters To improve the ability of affected communities to understand and use marine information

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$951Kvalue2023start2024end

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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Pacheedaht West Coast Trail Guardian Program$890Kvalue2024start2026end

The contribution supports Pacheedaht Guardians’ West Coast Trail program and operations in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and adjacent lands (hahuulthii) which includes trail maintenance, cultural interpretation, environmental and ecosystem monitoring and visitor safety which have been the pillars of the guardian program for many years. This contribution also supports guardian training and strategic program development which will enable Pacheedaht to continue stewardship practices along the West Coast Trail.

Pacheedaht AFS2023-MLT-2339$781Kvalue2023start2026end

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)$642Kvalue2020start2023end

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 for Pacheedaht Traditional Territory Project$615Kvalue2025start2027end

To improve the ability of affected communities to understand and use marine information To improve the capacity of affected communities to understand and use marine information. To support projects designed to modernize and enhance the safety of Canada's marine transportation system protect Canada's marine ecosystems and increase Canadians' awareness of and capacity to participate in marine safety. To support public education programs related to marine safety.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$606Kvalue2023start2026end

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$410Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$385Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement for 'Community Fishers' Marine Monitoring - Pacheedaht Territory$333Kvalue2019start2022end

To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information to affected communities. To improve the capacity of affected communities to understand and use marine information. To support purchase and installation of infrastructure and equipment to improve local access to training for remote and isolated communities, Indigenous and Inuit peoples and women.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements$274Kvalue2018start–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$236Kvalue2018start–end

To provide support to organizations that undertakes project that contribute to the development and implementation of costal zone plans, identify restoration priorities, implement projects, and address threats to marine species located on Canada's Coasts

Agreement$181Kvalue2017start–end

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

National Marine Conservation Area Feasibility Assessment in Pacheedaht First Nation territory$180Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports Pacheedaht First Nation to engage in co-developing a feasibility assessment for considering a proposed National Marine Conservation Area Reserve in their marine territory.

Provide Indigenous groups with funding to support their participation on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project$173Kvalue2020start2023end

The purpose of this agreement is support Indigenous participation on 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)
Participant Funding Program$172Kvalue2023start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Pacheedaht First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the GCT Deltaport Expansion - Berth Four Project.

Agreement$165Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$157Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$154Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement for Acoustic Monitoring Plan in Pacheedaht Territory$150Kvalue2023start2026end

To build capacity to share and develop knowledge and expertise and support engagement

2021-BC-000020$123Kvalue2020start2026end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Community Participation and Co-Development Contribution Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in right of Canada and Pacheedaht First Nation - CPIIR$120Kvalue2019start2021end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

Pacheedaht First Nation West Coast Trail Guardian Cabin Replacement$120Kvalue2023start2023end

This contribution supports a one-time investment for a guardian cabin on the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve for the Pacheedaht First Nation Guardian Program.

Agreement$118Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$106Kvalue2017start–end
Pacheedaht First Nation West Coast Trail Guardians – Marine Component$104Kvalue2022start2023end

This contribution supports Pacheedaht First Nation’s West Coast Trail Guardians program operations, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. This marine component supports the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) program initiatives via incorporating their cultural and ecological perspectives and knowledge into SRKW communications, science and monitoring activities.

PACHEEDAHT FIRST NATION Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2021start2022end

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

Pacheedaht Marine Program$100Kvalue2026start2026end

This contribution supports Pacheedaht First Nation’s Marine Program operations in the disiibak (territory) of the Pacheedaht čaabat̓ (hereditary chief), which includes a portion of the operational area of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (West Coast Trail Unit). The marine program supports Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) recovery via incorporating Pacheedaht cultural and ecological perspectives and knowledge into SRKW communications, science and monitoring activities.

Agreement$99.6Kvalue2017start–end
Management Planning – Pacheedaht First Nation and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (West Coast Trail Unit)$90.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports the engagement and consultation of Pacheedaht First Nation in continuing the second phase of developing a new management plan for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with a focus on West Coast Trail Unit.

Capacity funding to reflect and facilitate Indigenous participation in the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (IAMC) for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMX)$81.9Kvalue2018start2019end

The purpose of this agreement is support Indigenous participation on 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)
Pacheedaht Guardian Program$81.0Kvalue2020start2021end

This contribution supports the operations of the Pacheedaht First Nation Guardian Program on the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Agreement$80.2Kvalue2010start–end
Participant Funding Program$80.0Kvalue2019start–end

Funding awarded to prepare for and participate in the public hearing process to reconsider aspects of the Trans Mountain recommendation report.

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada30agreements$17.2Mvalue10programs
  • Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program
  • Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • To enhance the capacity of Indigenous peoples to support their effective participation and engagement in activities relating to cumulative effects in the Salish Sea.
  • 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

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$8.3Mvalue3programs
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Social Development, Community Infrastructure

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Transport Canada12agreements$2.4Mvalue7programs
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic / Quiet Vessel Initiative
  • Community Participation Funding Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)/ Programme de financement de la participation communautaire (PFPC)
  • Participant Funding Program (PFP) / Programme de Fonds d'aide financière aux participants (PFAFP)

All grants from Transport Canada

Parks Canada14agreements$1.7Mvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Natural Resources Canada9agreements$650Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of the Indigenous Consultations Participant Funding Program

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada9agreements$297Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Canada Energy Regulator1agreements$80.0Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$52.5Kvalue2programs
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Department of Finance Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Department of Finance Canada

Canadian Heritage1agreements$6.7Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$2.0Kvalue0programs

Years

20261agreements$100Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20257agreements$9.0Mvalue4programs
  • CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20244agreements$3.3Mvalue3programs
  • Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
202311agreements$5.2Mvalue7programs
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic / Quiet Vessel Initiative
20224agreements$133Kvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20214agreements$174Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Participant Funding Program
202013agreements$6.3Mvalue13programs
  • Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program
  • To enhance the capacity of Indigenous peoples to support their effective participation and engagement in activities relating to cumulative effects in the Salish Sea.
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Community Infrastructure
  • General Class Contribution Program
201913agreements$2.0Mvalue10programs
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Contributions in support of the Indigenous Consultations Participant Funding Program
  • Economic Development
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20188agreements$2.4Mvalue4programs
  • 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
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)
20177agreements$667Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20162agreements$121Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20142agreements$25.0Kvalue2programs
  • Social Development, Community Infrastructure
  • Community Infrastructure
20131agreements$157Kvalue0programs
    20123agreements$960Kvalue0programs
      20112agreements$193Kvalue0programs
        20101agreements$80.2Kvalue0programs

          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.