SIKSIKA NATION: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Siksika, AB · grants and contributions register · Bow River

SIKSIKA NATION: federal grants and contributions: 58 agreements; $20.8M value; 11 departments; 17 programs.

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58agreements
$20.8Mvalue
11departments
17programs

Largest agreements

819398$7.3Mvalue2022start2026end

Broadband project that will improve access to high-speed internet to 1,356 households located in 6 communities in the region of Siksika First Nation in AB, using fixed wireless technology.

Agreement$3.7Mvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

Aiskapimohkiiks Program$1.6Mvalue2021start2027end

The Recipient agrees to contribute to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system through activities such as Gladue aftercare, civil/family mediation, prevention, diversion and/or reintegration.

Aiskapimohkiiks Program$1.5Mvalue2021start2027end

The Recipient agrees to contribute to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system through activities such as Gladue aftercare, civil/family mediation, prevention, diversion and/or reintegration.

Siksika First Nation Police Service Development Project - Phase 2$850Kvalue2023start2026end

This contribution agreement will fund Stage 2 of the Siksika Nation Police Service Development Project in support of the ultimate objective of the establishment of a Self-Administered Policing Service under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program.

Aiskapimohkiiks Program$690Kvalue2017start2022end

The recipient agrees to: contribute to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system through prevention, diversion and retintegration activites.

Ola Koleoso - Siksika Nation, Blackfoot Indigenous Languages Component$575Kvalue2023start2028end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Repatriation of Historical Siksika Nation Artifacts from British Columbia$566Kvalue2022start2023end

Museums Assistance Program

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Specialized Victims Support Navigator$458Kvalue2024start2029end

The project will implement a victims navigator approach to fill the gap in dealing with victims, to meet with victims of crime as a primary contact person to assist them throughout the criminal court process, provide information and resources to victims in regard to trauma and ways to prevent re-victimization. The navigator will help refer victims to supports within community, accompany victims to meet with police, justice appointments, court interviews etc. The navigator will ensure victims have supports and access to service options, and be assisted in a culturally sensitive manner. The nav

Agreement$410Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$300Kvalue2024start–end

The Siksika Nation Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Project

Indigenous Language and Cultural Program (Blackfoot)$281Kvalue2022start2023end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
Technology Barriers for Indigenous Communities$260Kvalue2022start2024end

Systemic change informed by Gladue Principles. Siksika Pomiikapi (Justice) Society is proposing to work with each of the other 4 Indigenous Courtwork delivery agencies in Alberta to deliver a multi-year project focused on access to technology for justice involved individuals with matters before the courts. A key focus of the project will be a needs assessment that will examine barriers to accessing technology across Alberta.

Blackfoot Language Teaching and Learning Project$240Kvalue2018start2020end

Aboriginal Peoples' Program

Mediation Training$139Kvalue2025start2026end

Delivery of two mediation training sessions as well as one arbitration training session to give Siksika Elders, adults and youth the knowledge and skills development to gain an understanding of alternative methods towards resolution of disputes with the family circle.

Revitalizing Blackfoot Language: Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future$113Kvalue2025start2026end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
ATSOTSISPOMOTSIIKS “Helping Each Other”$100Kvalue2026start2026end

This project will support a 3-day gathering for Alberta Indigenous Justice Program managers and staff giving them the opportunity to share best practices and facilitate networking.

SIKSIKA NATION Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative$100Kvalue2022start2022end

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

Repatriation of Siksika Artifacts from Royal Albert Memorial Museum$99.5Kvalue2022start2023end

Museums Assistance Program

GRASSY MOUNTAIN COAL PROJECT$94.1Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$94.1Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$90.5Kvalue2018start–end
Repatriation of Siksika Artifacts from the National Museum of the American Indian$85.8Kvalue2022start2023end

Museums Assistance Program

Agreement for Siksika Nation Waterways Review$80.0Kvalue2023start2024end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system

  • Transport Canada
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Bow River
20th Celebration & Trauma Informed Training$77.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Aiskapimohkiiks objective is to create a dispute resolution process for Siksika members that would incorporate Siksika’s fundamental beliefs, customs, traditional values and language. The Trauma Informed Care Training will be delivered to the service providers of the Aiskapimohkiiks Program.

Healing our spirit – mental health training$75.0Kvalue2024start2025end

Siksika Pomiikapi Justice Society: Healing our spirit – mental health training project in Alberta will focus on developing a debrief process and provide mental health and wellness training to Indigenous courtwork staff including support/Justice staff in their organization. The training sessions will be held once every other month for 5-6 training sessions for 18-25 people. Indigenous Elders will be involved in the training to provide traditional methods of healing to the staff and court workers. The project will result in an in-house plan/tool kit for staff to use.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FRAMEWORK$74.2Kvalue2021start2021end

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee (the "Committee") for the Line 3 Replacement ("L3RP") Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project$67.5Kvalue2017start–end
Access to Justice: Understanding Family Law$66.0Kvalue2022start2022end

The Access to Justice: Understanding Family Law project will fill gaps in services by providing awareness and understanding to the new/young parents who are dealing with family law issues and will extend to all clients who require assistance with family court matters, both in and out of court. The project will produce information pamphlets for community members to understand the issues that could arise from family law issues, what processes to expect when attending family court, etc.

Participant Funding Program$60.0Kvalue2025start9999end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Siksika Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project.

Land Based Cultural & Language Camp & Heritage Pilot Program & Language Interpreter Program$58.6Kvalue2021start2023end

Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$57.5Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

Emergency Preparedness Research$56.4Kvalue2020start2021end

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 Line 3 Replacement Program.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
SIKSIKA CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND FOREST STEWARDSHIP PROJECT$50.0Kvalue2024start2025end

This project is mostly about the use and management of forest resources and Indigenous participation in the forest industy.

Building Community Capacity In Emergency Preparedness & Response - Equipment Purchase$50.0Kvalue2020start2021end

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)
Siksika Nation Community Engagement$49.9Kvalue2025start2025end

This project will support increased partnerships and communication about the Siksika justice program, as well as provide cultural learning for clients.

Improving the Court Process through Traditional Teachings$38.5Kvalue2023start2024end

The Improving the Court Process through Traditional Teachings Project is the first of a 2-phase project. Phase 1 will focus on promotion and advertising of the project to support community involvement in the development of the training materials for justice partners, including flyers, posters, and radio. In this phase, a video recording of local Elders and knowledge keepers will also be developed to catalogue traditional teachings and justice processes for future training. Phase 2 will be implemented at a later date and will involve the delivery of the material to Courtworkers, clients, judges

Participant Funding Program$32.5Kvalue2021start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Siksika Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Michel Coal Project.

Participant Funding Program for Crown consultations and engagement on the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited 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

Siksika Nation Police Service Development Project$26.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding for Stage 1 of the Siksika Nation Police Service Development Project in support of the ultimate objective of the establishment of a Self-Administered Policing Service under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program.

Departments

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada1agreements$7.3Mvalue1programs
Department of Justice Canada22agreements$5.1Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Victims Fund
  • Indigenous Courtwork Program
  • Business and Regional Growth Program (CED-Business)

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada3agreements$4.1Mvalue0programs
Canadian Heritage8agreements$2.0Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Museums Assistance Program
  • Aboriginal Peoples' Program
  • Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Public Safety Canada2agreements$876Kvalue1programs
  • (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Western Economic Diversification Canada2agreements$500Kvalue0programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada11agreements$405Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program - Aboriginal Funding

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Natural Resources Canada6agreements$358Kvalue3programs
  • 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 Indigenous Economic Development

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

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Transport Canada1agreements$80.0Kvalue1programs
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$57.5Kvalue1programs
Canada Energy Regulator1agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Years

20262agreements$105Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20258agreements$4.1Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Indigenous Courtwork Program
20245agreements$894Kvalue4programs
  • Victims Fund
  • Indigenous Courtwork Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
  • Indigenous Justice Program
20238agreements$1.6Mvalue6programs
  • (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Indigenous Courtwork Program
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Participant Funding Program
202211agreements$8.9Mvalue7programs
  • Universal Broadband Fund
  • Museums Assistance Program
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Indigenous Courtwork Program
20219agreements$3.4Mvalue7programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
20206agreements$124Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Indigenous Justice Program
20192agreements$15.4Kvalue2programs
  • Business and Regional Growth Program (CED-Business)
  • Indigenous Justice Program
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20182agreements$330Kvalue1programs
  • Aboriginal Peoples' Program
20172agreements$758Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20161agreements$410Kvalue0programs
    20152agreements$188Kvalue1programs
    • Participant Funding Program - Aboriginal Funding

    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.