SKEENA FISHERIES COMMISSION: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Kispiox, BC · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Skeena–Bulkley Valley

SKEENA FISHERIES COMMISSION: federal grants and contributions: 41 agreements; $33.6M value; 6 departments; 13 programs.

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41agreements
$33.6Mvalue
6departments
13programs

Largest agreements

PICFI- SKEENA- FP860-20P001- MULTI YEAR 22-25$5.7Mvalue2020start2025end

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

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)$5.4Mvalue2019start2024end

Support Indigenous groups as they develop, grow and maintain aquatic resource and oceans management departments that can provide fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans related services along a watershed.

SkFC ARM2024-MLT-3019-0$4.8Mvalue2024start2029end

Support Indigenous groups as they develop, grow and maintain aquatic resource and oceans management departments that can provide fisheries, habitat, science, and oceans related services along a watershed.

Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative$4.2Mvalue2018start–end

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

Agreement$1.1Mvalue2013start–end
Agreement$994Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$994Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$991Kvalue2018start–end

Contributions under Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI)

Show all 40
Agreement$989Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$986Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$854Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$854Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$854Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$854Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$854Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$854Kvalue2018start–end

Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management program

BCSRIF2022427$474Kvalue2023start2026end

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.

BCSRIF-2019-172$282Kvalue2020start2024end

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.

Agreement$200Kvalue2011start–end
Agreement$170Kvalue2013start–end
1819-BC-000042$151Kvalue2018start2019end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Agreement$150Kvalue2014start–end
2223-HQ-000161$99.0Kvalue2022start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2324-HQ-000180$99.0Kvalue2023start2024end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

20-IHPP-C-PAC-001$91.3Kvalue2021start2023end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the 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.

Agreement$90.0Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$90.0Kvalue2015start–end
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$75.6Kvalue2025start2026end

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$70.0Kvalue2015start–end
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$67.2Kvalue2025start2026end

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$50.0Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$49.4Kvalue2018start–end
Review of Environmental Assessment Processes$44.4Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$42.0Kvalue2012start–end
Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants$29.8Kvalue2024start2025end

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

SkFC CEBP2022-065-PAC$26.3Kvalue2022start2023end

To encourage scientific research and related scientific activities (e.g. data collection, integration, monitoring, and communication, including communication via conferences and symposia) and dissemination of scientific knowledge in the areas of: (a) Fisheries and Aquaculture Science; (b) Ecosystem Science; (c) Oceanography and Modelling; and (d) Freshwater Science.

Skeena Fisheries Commission$15.0Kvalue2022start2022end

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.

Skeena Fisheries Commission$13.1Kvalue2023start2023end

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.

Policy Dialogue Program$10.0Kvalue2022start–end

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program to Skeena Fisheries Commission to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Agreement$2.5Kvalue2018start–end

Grant to help eligible Indigenous groups and local communities take part in developing and improving Canada’s marine transportation system

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada32agreements$33.2Mvalue9programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI)
  • Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
  • Contribution Program to support Canada's fish and seafood sector
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Indigenous Services Canada2agreements$198Kvalue1programs
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$151Kvalue1programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2agreements$54.4Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Policy Dialogue Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada3agreements$28.2Kvalue1programs
Transport Canada1agreements$2.5Kvalue0programs

Years

20252agreements$143Kvalue1programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
20242agreements$4.8Mvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
20233agreements$586Kvalue3programs
  • British Columbia Salmon Restoration And Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
  • Economic Development
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20225agreements$150Kvalue4programs
  • Economic Development
  • Coastal Environmental Baseline Contribution Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Policy Dialogue Program
20211agreements$91.3Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
20202agreements$6.0Mvalue2programs
  • Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI)
  • Contribution Program to support Canada's fish and seafood sector
20191agreements$5.4Mvalue1programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
20186agreements$6.3Mvalue2programs
  • Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative
  • Economic Development
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20172agreements$1.1Mvalue0programs
    20162agreements$1.0Mvalue1programs
    • Participant Funding Program
    20153agreements$1.2Mvalue0programs
      20142agreements$1.0Mvalue0programs
        20134agreements$2.1Mvalue0programs
          20122agreements$896Kvalue0programs
            20112agreements$1.1Mvalue0programs
              20102agreements$1.8Mvalue0programs

                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.