Squamish Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · North Vancouver, BC · grants and contributions register · West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

Squamish Nation: federal grants and contributions: 32 agreements; $6.0M value; 10 departments; 15 programs.

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32agreements
$6.0Mvalue
10departments
15programs

Largest agreements

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$1.5Mvalue2020start2025end

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.

000023201$750Kvalue2022start2024end

Construct a multi-use sport box facility in Xwmélch'sten (West Vancouver, BC) Budget 2021

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements$375Kvalue2019start–end

Provide for the management of communal food, social and ceremonial (FSC) fisheries within integrated management systems that support sustainability and conservation of fisheries resources

Agreement$370Kvalue2016start–end
Purchase of accessible vehicles for Elders to travel from the North Shore to Squamish Nation Elder's$275Kvalue2024start2025end

Purchase of 2 wheelchair accessible minibuses that will transport Elders, living from Howe Sound to North Vancouver and on and off reserve, to programming in the Squamish Valley and North Vancouver, British Columbia.

Squamish Nation Traditional Food Program Pilot$271Kvalue2025start2027end

The objective of this project is to purchase kitchen appliances, fish cleaning station, smokehouse, refrigerator, freezer, walk-in fridge, shelving, tables and chairs.

Agreement$198Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$190Kvalue2018start–end

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

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Agreement$187Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$185Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$185Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$185Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$185Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$185Kvalue2014start–end
Agreement$185Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$185Kvalue2018start–end

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

Squamish Nation Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2022start2022end

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

Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities$90.9Kvalue2021start2023end

To support the development and implementation of oceans conservation and management activities in Canada.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
Agreement$70.0Kvalue2015start–end
0$42.2Kvalue2011start–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.

Participant Funding Program$40.0Kvalue2018start–end

Funding awarded to prepare for and participate in the public hearing process for the Westridge Delivery Line Relocation.

The Cedar Weaving Project$40.0Kvalue2026start2027end

This project supports the implementation of the Cedar Weaving Project, a culturally grounded initiative that promotes the reintegration of Indigenous offenders through traditional teachings, ceremonies, cultural activities, and one-on-one support.

0$39.2Kvalue2009start–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.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$38.5Kvalue2010start–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.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$34.7Kvalue2008start–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.

Squamish Nation- Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations - Participant Funding Program$30.5Kvalue2025start2025end

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

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$28.5Kvalue2013start–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.

25-IHPP-G-PAC-015$13.3Kvalue2026start2026end

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.

25-IHPP-G-PAC-021$12.1Kvalue2026start2026end

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.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$5.0Kvalue2024start2024end

To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

Shoreline Survey - Prince Rupert Region, BC, Gitxaala Nation$665value2026start2026end

Shoreline Survey - Prince Rupert Region, BC, Gitxaala Nation

Agreement$429value2025start–end

Winter Marine Field Program

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada16agreements$4.2Mvalue4programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Pacific Economic Development Canada1agreements$750Kvalue1programs
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities1agreements$275Kvalue1programs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$271Kvalue1programs
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Large Scale Projects

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada5agreements$183Kvalue2programs
Natural Resources Canada2agreements$130Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada3agreements$71.1Kvalue1programs
  • Taking Action on Clean Growth and Climate Change

All grants from Environment and Climate Change Canada

Canada Energy Regulator1agreements$40.0Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Correctional Service of Canada1agreements$40.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Offender Reintegration Contribution Program (IOR-CP)

All grants from Correctional Service of Canada

Transport Canada1agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Years

20264agreements$66.0Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Offender Reintegration Contribution Program (IOR-CP)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grants
  • Taking Action on Clean Growth and Climate Change
20253agreements$302Kvalue2programs
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF): Large Scale Projects
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
20242agreements$280Kvalue2programs
  • Rural Transit Solutions Fund
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20222agreements$850Kvalue2programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
20211agreements$90.9Kvalue1programs
  • Oceans Management Contribution Program To Support Development And Implementation Of Oceans Conservation And Management Activities
20201agreements$1.5Mvalue1programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
20191agreements$375Kvalue1programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
20183agreements$415Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
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20161agreements$370Kvalue0programs
    20152agreements$255Kvalue0programs
      20141agreements$185Kvalue0programs
        20133agreements$411Kvalue1programs
        • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
        20123agreements$557Kvalue0programs
          20111agreements$42.2Kvalue1programs
          • 0
          20102agreements$224Kvalue1programs
          • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
          20091agreements$39.2Kvalue1programs
          • 0
          20081agreements$34.7Kvalue1programs
          • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs

          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.