Samson Cree Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Maskwacis, AB · grants and contributions register · Red Deer–Lacombe

Samson Cree Nation: federal grants and contributions: 83 agreements; $32.7M value; 17 departments; 39 programs.

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83agreements
$32.7Mvalue
17departments
39programs

Largest agreements

Samson Cree Nation ISET-CRF 2019-2024$12.4Mvalue2019start2029end

The ISET Program is a distinctions-based labour market program designed to help First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban non-affiliated Indigenous people improve their skills and meet their long-term career goals. The program supports Indigenous service delivery organizations to provide Indigenous people with the skills and training they need to secure employment in the labour market.

Maskwacis Conflict Resolution Program: Maskwacis Youth Initiative Amendment #3$3.3Mvalue2017start–end
Nipisihkopahk Youth Initiative$3.1Mvalue2023start2028end

The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding to reduce the prevalence of youth crime through early identification and intervention, building supportive structures for youth and their family, and strengthening self-esteem and life skills through a combination of Western and Indigenous healing and skills-building activities.

Kitimâkehtowin Friendship Centre (Ultimate Compassion Friendship Centre)$2.4Mvalue2025start2026end

This project will deliver supports to Indigenous people in Wetaskiwin facing substance use challenges, focusing on Samson Cree Nation members, including mobile outreach services, recovery support, and harm reduction training for those living in Maskwacîs, Wetaskiwin, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary.

  • Health Canada
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
Samson Cree Nation ISET- IELCC 2019-2025$2.0Mvalue2019start2025end

The objectives of the program are to:.•Support greater influence and control over Indigenous ELCC programs and services by Indigenous peoples;.•Improve quality and accessibility of Indigenous ELCC with an emphasis on cultural and language content;.•Support a more holistic and integrated system of quality ELCC services for Indigenous peoples; and.•Adapt and improve existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control..

Samson Cree Nation ISET CC/FNICCI 2019-2024$1.3Mvalue2019start2025end

The objectives of the program are to:.•Support greater influence and control over Indigenous ELCC programs and services by Indigenous peoples;.•Improve quality and accessibility of Indigenous ELCC with an emphasis on cultural and language content;.•Support a more holistic and integrated system of quality ELCC services for Indigenous peoples; and.•Adapt and improve existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control..

2425-HQ-000083$1.2Mvalue2024start2028end

To strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada.

Samson's Renewable Energy Project$782Kvalue2025start2030end

The objective of this Project is capacity building activities that build knowledge and skills related to a renewable energy project.

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Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$540Kvalue2022start2025end

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.

000023002$510Kvalue2022start2024end

Create a community playground and splash park at Samson Cree Nation, AB - Budget 2021

Ohskimahkahn (Renewable)$500Kvalue2024start2025end

The objective of this Project is to undertake community engagement and renewable energy activities that support reducing fossil fuel usage in an Indigenous community.

Building Capacity for Energy Leadership at Samson Cree Nation$407Kvalue2022start2028end

The objective of this project is capacity building activities that build knowledge and skills related to renewable energy and grid modernization projects in Canada.

Agreement$400Kvalue2024start–end

Samson Cree Nation Cumulative Effects Engagement, Management, and Monitoring

Miyo Pimatisowin - Honouring Life$300Kvalue2022start2024end

This 23-month project will examine culturally appropriate models to foster improved responsiveness, fairness, and inclusiveness to address gender-based violence in the Samson Cree Nation Community. An experiential transformational group process that explores traditional teachings around the root causes of gender-based violence will be developed and piloted. Recommendations for preventing and addressing violence against women will be made to community and policy makers. At the end of the project, the organization will have developed a promising practice that increased networks and collabora

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$300Kvalue2022start–end

Contribution as part of the Indigenous Capacity Support Program to Samson Cree Nation to assist in improving assessments, policy engagement, assessment monitoring and follow-up activities.

IELCC- Emergency COVID-19 Response Fund-2020$284Kvalue2020start2022end

This will be accomplished in the following ways: .• Through partnership and joint management of distinctions based investments that will enhance and expand Indigenous ELCC, and support the transfer of ELCC to Indigenous organizations; .• Strengthening foundational supports for Indigenous ELCC through, for example, Indigenous led quality improvement projects; and .• Adapting and improving existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control, so that programs cohesively support the goals of the Framework

Youth - Skills Link - Project$220Kvalue2008start–end

The Youth Employment Strategy is the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the workplace.

Samson Cree Nation - Hawk Radio Operations 2020-2021$195Kvalue2020start2021end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Capacity funding to support Indigenous participation on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Line 3 Replacement Program$160Kvalue2018start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is to support the participation of Indigenous groups on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Line 3 Replacement Program.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Maskwacis Diversion Program$150Kvalue2026start2026end

The project will pilot a pre and post charge diversion program for Maskwacis First Nation communities in Alberta.

Indigenous Partnership Fund$125Kvalue2024start2026end

This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and measures included in the Action Plan.

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$120Kvalue2024start–end

Indigenous Capacity Support funding to enable cooperation on a collaboration and engagement framework between Samson Cree Nation and the CER.

  • Canada Energy Regulator
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
Samson Celebration$102Kvalue2020start2020end

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

Maskwacis Supporting Hub: Four Nation Training$100Kvalue2019start2020end

This project will provide necessary training for the local HUB committees in Maskwacis to respond to crisis within the four nations of the Maskwacis Cree. The goals of the training and project are to promote coordinated strategies for improved service delivery for youth; increase the capacity of service delivery staff and build capacity, develop tools and best practices.

Maskwacis Supporting Hub: Four Nation Training$100Kvalue2020start2020end

Participants will have the opportunity to identify and then explore that four-factor “cure” utilizing an Indigenous resilience model designed to assist people to become the Elders they are meant to become. A balance of values that are essential to healthy personal and professional relationships will be reviewed and relevant techniques will be practiced. An exploration of grief and trauma and approaches to healing will be explored.

SSDIC 21-23 Samson Youth and Sports Development$100Kvalue2021start2023end

Sport Support Program

SAMSON CREE NATION Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2021start2022end

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

Accessible Pathways for Samson Cree Nation's Recreation Park$98.5Kvalue2023start2025end

The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.

Participant Funding Program$90.0Kvalue2021start–end

Funding awarded for early engagement and participate in the public hearing process for the West Path Delivery 2023 Project.

Participant Funding Program$80.0Kvalue2021start–end

Funding awarded to prepare for and participate in the public hearing process for the Edson Mainline Expansion project.

Participant Funding Program$79.6Kvalue2018start–end

Funding awarded to prepare for and participate in the public hearing process for theNGTL West Path Delivery project.

Provide Indigenous groups with funding to support their participation on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Line 3 Replacement Program$75.2Kvalue2020start2023end

The objective of this Project is to support the participation of Indigenous groups on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Line 3 Replacement Program.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
GC-129504S$75.0Kvalue2019start2020end

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.

Agreement$72.2Kvalue2015start–end
SSDIC S3 24-26 - SSCN$70.0Kvalue2024start2026end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project$67.5Kvalue2017start–end
Participant funding Program for Crown consultations and engagement on the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited 2021 System Expansion Project$66.0Kvalue2020start2021end

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

Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$53.0Kvalue2024start2024end

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.

Contribution Agreement to Provide Capacity Funding to Samson Cree Nation$50.0Kvalue2022start2022end

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/

BUILDING COMMUNITY CAPACITY NEEDS TO ADVANCE INDIGENOUS ISSUES IN INDIGENOUS MONITORING - TRAINING$50.0Kvalue2022start2022end

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)

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada12agreements$16.4Mvalue7programs
  • ISET First Nations - CRF
  • IELCC First Nations
  • ISET First Nations - FNICCI
  • IELCC - First Nations
  • Youth - Skills Link - Project
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Public Safety Canada5agreements$6.6Mvalue5programs
  • Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)
  • (CPAF) Crime Prevention Action Fund
  • (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Deveopment Contribution Program
  • (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP)

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Health Canada2agreements$3.6Mvalue2programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program

All grants from Health Canada

Natural Resources Canada15agreements$2.4Mvalue6programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Deployment Program component
  • 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
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2agreements$593Kvalue2programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada19agreements$528Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada1agreements$510Kvalue1programs
Canadian Heritage5agreements$503Kvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

All grants from Canadian Heritage

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Canada Energy Regulator12agreements$401Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$400Kvalue0programs
Women and Gender Equality Canada2agreements$349Kvalue2programs
  • Gender-Based Violence Program
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality

All grants from Women and Gender Equality Canada

Department of Justice Canada2agreements$275Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Department of Finance Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Department of Finance Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$28.8Kvalue1programs
  • FNIHB - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, FNIHB - Public Health Protection

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada1agreements$25.9Kvalue0programs
Canada Revenue Agency1agreements$8.3Kvalue1programs
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

All grants from Canada Revenue Agency

Parks Canada1agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Years

20263agreements$180Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20257agreements$3.2Mvalue5programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program - Emergency Treatment Fund
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Participant Funding Program
202413agreements$2.5Mvalue8programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program
  • Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Deployment Program component
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
20238agreements$3.2Mvalue5programs
  • (CPAF) Crime Prevention Action Fund
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • Participant Funding Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
202212agreements$2.2Mvalue11programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Gender-Based Violence Program
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
202113agreements$492Kvalue6programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP)
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20209agreements$889Kvalue9programs
  • IELCC - First Nations
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
  • (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
20199agreements$16.0Mvalue9programs
  • ISET First Nations - CRF
  • IELCC First Nations
  • ISET First Nations - FNICCI
  • (ACSDCP) Aboriginal Community Safety Deveopment Contribution Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality
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20183agreements$270Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Participant Funding Program
20172agreements$3.4Mvalue2programs
  • Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF)
  • Participant Funding Program
20152agreements$101Kvalue1programs
  • FNIHB - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, FNIHB - Public Health Protection
20131agreements$25.9Kvalue0programs
    20081agreements$220Kvalue1programs
    • Youth - Skills Link - Project

    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.