Sipekne'katik First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Indian Brook, NS · grants and contributions register · Kings–Hants

Sipekne'katik First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 48 agreements; $6.1M value; 9 departments; 15 programs.

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48agreements
$6.1Mvalue
9departments
15programs

Largest agreements

AICFI ED CA SIPEKNEKATIK$1.3Mvalue2022start2022end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Agreement$1.3Mvalue2025start–end

Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund For Indigenous Governments

Purchase of vehicles to provide transportation services to the residents of Sipekne'katik, Nova Scotia.$456Kvalue2025start2025end

Purchase 2 school buses, one cargo van and 2 15-passenger vans to provide free public transit to meet diverse needs of the community, including educational transit, cultural events, medical and other appointments and employment and will include a scheduled transit route in the main community of Sipekne'katik and its land holdings.

Indigenous Capacity Support Program Contribution Agreement$228Kvalue2026start9999end

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

2021-AFA- Sipkene'katik 02 Ratified$224Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

210593$216Kvalue2017start2017end

Construct a pow wow arbour in the community of Indian Brook

SSDIC S3 26-28 SSIPE$213Kvalue2026start2028end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

25-IHPP-G-MAR-002-A$192Kvalue2025start2026end

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.

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Sipekne'katik - AFS-2021-01$172Kvalue2021start2022end

This program is an integral component of the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) to facilitate 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 employment and income.

AFA 2022 Sipekne'katik-00$172Kvalue2022start2023end

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)$172Kvalue2023start2024end

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$172Kvalue2018start–end

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

Agreement$170Kvalue2022start–end

Climate Resilience in Sipekne’katik First Nation

Agreement$138Kvalue2022start–end

Sipekne’katik Earth Keeper Program

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)$128Kvalue2025start2025end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Agreement$75.0Kvalue2018start–end

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

AICFI Capacity Building - Sipekne'katik$75.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

AICFI-CB-Sipekne'katik-0074$75.0Kvalue2023start2024end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)$75.0Kvalue2025start2026end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)$64.8Kvalue2025start2025end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

SCOTIAN BASIN EXPLORATION DRILLING PROJECT$50.6Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$50.6Kvalue2015start–end
Beaver Dam Mine Project$43.3Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$43.3Kvalue2016start–end
Participant Funding Program$40.9Kvalue2025start9999end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Sipekne'katik First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Regional Assessment of the Offshore Wind Development in Nova Scotia.

Sipekne'katik First Nation Infrastructure Project$31.7Kvalue2020start2020end

The purpose of this contribution is to fund the replacement of an inadequate and non-functioning generator at the RCMP community satellite office located in Sipekne’katik First Nation.

Participant Funding Program$30.0Kvalue2023start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Sipekne’katik First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Regional Assessment of the Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Agreement$24.8Kvalue2019start–end

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

Apoqnmu'ki'k Kikamanaq Tupkwia'tinew: Helping Families Heal$24.0Kvalue2020start2021end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

Participant Funding Program$19.1Kvalue2025start9999end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Sipekne'katik First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Regional Assessment of the Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Participant Funding Program$12.3Kvalue2018start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Sipekne’katik First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the environmental assessment process for the Bay du Nord Development Project.

We Remember and Honour Our Residential School Children$10.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2022start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Sipekne’katik First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.

Participant Funding Program$10.0Kvalue2023start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Sipekne'katik First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Tilt Cove Exploration Drilling Project.

Planning Phase Grant Agreement$10.0Kvalue2026start9999end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Sipekne'katik First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Regional Assessment of Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling in the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Area.

AICFI-HT-Sipekne'katik-0070$8.2Kvalue2023start2024end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)$7.7Kvalue2024start2025end

Support aboriginal communities in becoming successful participants in commercial fisheries and aquaculture

Agreement$5.7Kvalue2018start–end

Comments on the consultation document entitled Proposed Approach for Coal Mining Effluent Regulations - Sipekne’katik First Nation

Point Lepreau Licence Renewal$5.5Kvalue2017start–end
Planning Phase Grant Agreement$5.0Kvalue2026start9999end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Sipekne'katik First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Marshdale Natural Gas Power Generation Facility Project.

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada19agreements$2.9Mvalue5programs
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation And Implementation Of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada4agreements$1.6Mvalue0programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada16agreements$568Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Participant Funding Program - Aboriginal Funding

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities1agreements$456Kvalue1programs
Canadian Heritage3agreements$247Kvalue3programs
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency1agreements$216Kvalue1programs
Public Safety Canada1agreements$31.7Kvalue1programs
  • (FNIPF) Funding for First Nation and Inuit Policing Facilities

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission1agreements$5.5Kvalue1programs
Transport Canada2agreements$2.0Kvalue1programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Years

20267agreements$471Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
  • Participant Funding Program
202510agreements$2.2Mvalue5programs
  • Canada Public Transit Fund
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR)
20243agreements$11.3Kvalue2programs
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20235agreements$296Kvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Participant Funding Program
20226agreements$1.8Mvalue4programs
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
  • Participant Funding Program
20213agreements$471Kvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation And Implementation Of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI)
20202agreements$55.7Kvalue2programs
  • (FNIPF) Funding for First Nation and Inuit Policing Facilities
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
20192agreements$25.4Kvalue1programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
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20184agreements$265Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20172agreements$222Kvalue2programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • Participant Funding Program
20162agreements$86.7Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20152agreements$101Kvalue1programs
  • 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.