Saddle Lake Cree Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Saddle Lake, AB · grants and contributions register

Saddle Lake Cree Nation: federal grants and contributions: 23 agreements; $840M value; 7 departments; 14 programs.

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23agreements
$840Mvalue
7departments
14programs

Largest agreements

1819-AB-000023$702Mvalue2018start2027end

P002087, P007157, P007866, P008300, P008312, P008423, P009164, P010579, P011004, P011981, P012224, P012658, P012659, P031004, P031821, P032625, P033366, P034891, P035071, P035362, P035363, P035494, P036308, P037312, P039164, P039353, P039686, P039691, P039709, P040137, P040440, P041098, P041384, P042689, P042769, P043059, P044280, P044284, P044825, P048200, P049426, P049660, P052493, P052494, P052575, P054785, P055005, P055179, P055506, P055721, P055981, P057058, P059399, P059571, P059586, P059862, P060192, P060559, P061337, P063873, P065462, P066946, P071482

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Resolution, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
1516-AB-000074$116Mvalue2015start2027end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Indigenous Health Equity Fund, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
1819-AB-000023$14.0Mvalue2018start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Upgrades to Two Bridge Culverts in Saddle Lake Cree Nation Project$3.8Mvalue2023start2033end

This project will upsize bridge culverts along the main arterial road in the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. The upsizing of culverts will allow a greater quantity of flow to pass safely under the roadway during high precipitation periods and snow melt season, thereby ensuring continual access for all users including essential services.

Energy and Climate Retrofit of SLCN Cultural Centre & Community Hall$1.2Mvalue2023start2026end

The proposed energy retrofit for Saddle Lake Cree Nation, AB will increase energy efficiency and comfortability of the building and ensure that the building can be used for a variety of community events. Retrofits will include the repair and increase of attic insulation, the replacement of make-up air unit, a full building lighting retrofit, the installation of programmable photocells for lighting, and improvements to the exterior building envelope.

Renewable Energy and Energy Storage for Saddle Lake Cree Nation$685Kvalue2025start2030end

The objective of this Project is capacity building activities that build knowledge and skills related to a large-scale solar photovoltaic and energy storage project.

1516-AB-000074$557Kvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative$200Kvalue2021start2022end

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

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SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION Traditional Use Study$158Kvalue2022start2022end

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

Indigenous Economic Participation in Trans Mountain - Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement$100Kvalue2024start2025end

The Recipient will participate in activities directly related and attributable to participation in Finance Canada’s engagement process on Indigenous economic participation in Trans Mountain to benefit their communities. It is expected that the Indigenous Participant Funding Program will help to support the meaningful participation of Indigenous groups in initiatives related to the future divestment of Trans Mountain, led by the Finance Canada or within the Minister of Finance’s purview.

SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION Aquatic Restoration Habitat Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2021start2022end

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

Agribusiness pre-feasibility a review and feasibility study$92.6Kvalue2020start2023end

The objective of this project is to conduct a feasibility study and develop a business plan in order to identify agribusiness opportunities to produce healthy/traditional agricultural food.

Terrestrial Studies Initiative$91.8Kvalue2019start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase traditional knowledge and support improved understanding of land-based impacts of resource development.

Contribution Agreement to Provide Capacity Funding to Snuneymuxw First Nation$50.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The Recipient will engage in meaningful two-way dialogue regarding economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, to benefit their communities. The following activities will be undertaken: participation in bilateral and/or multilateral meetings organized by Finance Canada, through methods including virtual and teleconference capacity, in-person, or written submissions. Participation includes, but is not limited to: gathering and representing the views of the Participant’s community members, acquiring external expertise (e.g., legal, financial, economic), preparing verbal and/

Pedestrian Network Master Plan and Implementation Strategy for Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta$50.0Kvalue2023start2026end

Saddle Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) is applying for $50,000 to fund the development of a Pedestrian Network Master Plan (PNMP) and Implementation Strategy. If awarded, SLCN will retain external expertise to support the planning process.

Indigenous Monitoring Equipment, Skills & Training Call for Proposal Project$50.0Kvalue2023start2024end

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)
SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION Consultation Project NOVA Gas Transmission LTD. Edson Mainline Expansion Project$27.0Kvalue2021start2021end

The purpose of this project is to support deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated projects.

Agreement$25.0Kvalue2011start–end
Saddle Lake Cree Nation- Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations - Participant Funding Program$24.7Kvalue2026start2026end

The purpose of this agreement is to support engagement on the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangement Regulations (IMARs).

Participant Funding -Trans Mountain Expansion Project$21.6Kvalue2019start2019end

The purpose of this project is to undertake deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated pipeline projects and to support their participation in consultation activities.

SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION CONSULTATION PROJECT: NOVA GAS TRANSMISSION LIMITED (NGTL) 2021$19.5Kvalue2020start2021end

The purpose of this project is to support deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated projects

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2020start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Saddle Lake Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Value Chain Solutions - Heartland Complex Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Saddle Lake Cree Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the ATCO Salt Cavern Storage Expansion Project.

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada2agreements$818Mvalue2programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Resolution, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Indigenous Health Equity Fund, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$14.5Mvalue2programs
  • Social Development, CIRNAC - Indian Registration, Community Infrastructure, Education, CIRNAC - Economic Development, Indian Government Support
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Primary Care, Public Health Protection

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities3agreements$5.1Mvalue3programs
  • Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program
  • Active Transportation Fund

All grants from Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Natural Resources Canada10agreements$1.4Mvalue4programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Department of Finance Canada2agreements$150Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Department of Finance Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$92.6Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada3agreements$35.0Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Years

20261agreements$24.7Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
20251agreements$685Kvalue1programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
20241agreements$100Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program
20234agreements$5.2Mvalue4programs
  • Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program
  • Active Transportation Fund
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
20221agreements$158Kvalue1programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
20215agreements$382Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20203agreements$117Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Participant Funding Program
20192agreements$113Kvalue1programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
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20182agreements$716Mvalue2programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs, CIRNAC - Resolution, CIRNAC - Treaties and Aboriginal Government, Child and Family Services, Community Infrastructure, Economic Development, Education, Governance, Individual Affairs, Land Management, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Social Development, CIRNAC - Indian Registration, Community Infrastructure, Education, CIRNAC - Economic Development, Indian Government Support
20152agreements$117Mvalue2programs
  • Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Health System Transformation, Indigenous Health Equity Fund, Other Program Reporting, Primary Care, Public Health Protection, Social Development, Supplementary Health Benefits
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Health System Capacity, Primary Care, Public Health Protection
20111agreements$25.0Kvalue0programs

    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.