The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Truro, NS · in the contract register · grants and contributions register · Cumberland–Colchester

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq: federal grants and contributions: 58 agreements; $20.1M value; 13 departments; 27 programs.

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58agreements
$20.1Mvalue
13departments
27programs

Largest agreements

CMM 2023-2028AAROM-00$4.4Mvalue2023start2028end

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.

Agreement$3.1Mvalue2024start–end

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq’s Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas Project for Mainland Nova Scotia and Sespite'tmnej Kmitkinu Conservancy Support for Land Acquisition for Nova Scotia Indigenous Organizations

Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk$2.3Mvalue2020start2023end

To carry out the Government of Canada’s 2018 Nature Legacy for Canada, which includes supporting and leveraging efforts to protect and recover aquatic species at risk; and building Indigenous capacity.

Agreement$1.6Mvalue2024start–end

Nova Scotia Nature Agreement – The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq

Contributions to support to the Development and Implementation of Coastal Zone Plans, Identify Restoration Priorities, Implement Projects, and Address Threats to Marine Species Located on Canada's Coasts$1.2Mvalue2018start–end

The purpose of the program is to provide support to organizations that undertake projects that that contribute to the development and implementation of coastal zone plans, identify restoration priorities, implement projects, and address threats to marine species located on Canada's Coasts. The program would contribute to the mitigation of stressors affecting aquatic habitats and marine life, and would engage Indigenous groups, resource users, and local groups and communities in undertaking planning, restoration, capacity building, monitoring, and reporting activities.

  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Contributions to support to the Development and Implementation of Coastal Zone Plans, Identify Restoration Priorities, Implement Projects, and Address Threats to Marine Species Located on Canada's Coasts
Agreement$640Kvalue2023start–end

Kespukwitk/Southwest Nova Scotia Priority Place Indigenous Partner Coordination and Capacity-Building

Agreement$500Kvalue2022start–end

Indigenous engagement in marine conservation planning in Nova Scotia

Community Participation and Co-Development Grant and Contribution Fund Contribution Agreement with The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq$402Kvalue2026start2027end

The purpose of this program is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

  • National Defence
  • Canadian Coast Guard Marine Operations and Response Transfer Payment Program
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1516-AT-000056$378Kvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Low Carbon Mi'Kmaw Communities$374Kvalue2020start2027end

The objective of this Project is to reduce diesel dependency in rural and remote communities through capacity building activities related to the development and delivery of knowledge and skills that lead to community renewable energy projects.

Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)$331Kvalue2023start2025end

Enhance the conservation and recovery of species at risk by supporting Indigenous communities as they acquire, develop and apply the technical resources, skills and knowledge necessary to partner in Species at Risk Act (SARA) implementation

Agreement$300Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement for Mainland Mi'kmaq Oceans Research Initiative$300Kvalue2019start2022end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to support the development of partnership and collaborative opportunities between TC and Indigenous groups, as well as amongst Indigenous groups for the purpose of administrating and implementing elements of the transportation system. To create opportunities for Indigenous groups to gather information, provide their views, and collect, protect and utilize Indigenous knowledge for the purposes of implementing TC initiatives, obtain responses to their concerns about decisions and inform decision makers in their consideration of potential advers

Agreement$245Kvalue2019start–end

Indigenous Community-Boat Volunteer Program

195998$238Kvalue2009start2010end

Site assessment and preparation of Mi'kmawey Debert Campus

Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$233Kvalue2023start2024end

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.

25-IHPP-C-MAR-001$226Kvalue2026start2027end

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.

Food Security in Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Communities$204Kvalue2019start2021end

The objective of this project is to provide 13 Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq communities with the training and resources required to achieve food sovereignty and economic growth.

Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program$201Kvalue2024start2026end

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.

Prioritizing Justice in Mi'kmaki$200Kvalue2026start2027end

This project will build on previous submissions to Canada and Nova Scotia during the earliest phase of Indigenous Justice Strategy development, which identified the unique challenges experienced by Mi’kmaq within the legal system. The project will be a collaboration with the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq to prioritize trilateral collaboration to help establish priorities specific areas of justice reform.

An investigation into identifying culturally, ecologically, and economically important marine and coastal sites to Mainland Mi'kmaq communities, including enhancing oil spill response and prevention capabilities$200Kvalue2024start2027end

The purpose is to continue to advance oil spill research in Canada to enhance Canada's level of preparedness and response by leveraging new collaborative research with some of the world's best researchers, both domestically and internationally.

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$191Kvalue2023start2025end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

Agreement$167Kvalue2016start–end
196230$150Kvalue2009start2010end

Detailed analysis and site assessment of Mi'kmawey Debert

Agreement$147Kvalue2024start–end

Mi'kmaw Leadership in the Conservation of Black Ash (Wisqoq) in Nova Scotia

Agreement$144Kvalue2016start–end
Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)$141Kvalue2025start2026end

Enhance the conservation and recovery of species at risk by supporting Indigenous communities as they acquire, develop and apply the technical resources, skills and knowledge necessary to partner in Species at Risk Act (SARA) implementation

Agreement$133Kvalue2018start–end

To provide support to organizations that undertakes project that contribute to the development and implementation of costal zone plans, identify restoration priorities, implement projects, and address threats to marine species located on Canada's Coasts

Community Participation and Co-Development Grant and Contribution Fund Contribution Agreement with Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq$128Kvalue2023start2025end

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of co-development and sustainable economic development.

Agreement$127Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement for Mainland Mi'kmaq Boat Safety Project$104Kvalue2021start2023end

To create and share materials that improve boating safety To encourage boaters to use safe boating practices and comply with regulations

227614$100Kvalue2025start2027end

Build capacity in Mi’kmaw communities for offshore wind energy

Integrating UNDA Into Mi'kmaq Programs and Services$100Kvalue2024start2025end

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 UNDA and measures included in the Action Plan.

Agreement$99.5Kvalue2017start–end
Mi'kmaq Forestry Initiative-SPI Project$87.4Kvalue2020start2023end

The purpose of this project is to provide capacity support for the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia to establish what is currently expected to be a 'Mi'kmaq Forestry Cooperative', involving the 13 Mi'kmaq communities of Nova Scotia to access socio-economic opportunities in forestry.

SSDIC S2 23-24 - Physical Activity Strategic Planning Toolkit$75.6Kvalue2023start2024end

Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

Agreement$72.1Kvalue2024start–end

Preserving and enhancing cold-water refugia in River Phillip, Nova Scotia

Agreement$60.0Kvalue2016start–end
Agreement$55.0Kvalue2014start–end
193413$50.0Kvalue2008start2009end

Develop a site plan for Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada15agreements$10.3Mvalue7programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk
  • Contributions to support to the Development and Implementation of Coastal Zone Plans, Identify Restoration Priorities, Implement Projects, and Address Threats to Marine Species Located on Canada's Coasts
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada10agreements$6.3Mvalue0programs
Natural Resources Canada6agreements$843Kvalue4programs
  • Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Deployment Program component
  • Multi-Partner Research Initiative - Oceans Protection Plan
  • Aboriginal Economic Development - Strategic Partnerships Initiative (AANDC)
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency6agreements$611Kvalue4programs
  • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
  • ICF - Community Adjustment Fund (CAF)
  • Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
  • Business Development Program

All grants from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Transport Canada6agreements$495Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program
  • Boating Safety Contribution Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

National Defence1agreements$402Kvalue1programs
  • Canadian Coast Guard Marine Operations and Response Transfer Payment Program

All grants from National Defence

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$378Kvalue1programs
Department of Justice Canada2agreements$300Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada2agreements$246Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)
  • AgriDiversity

All grants from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Canadian Heritage1agreements$75.6Kvalue1programs
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Canada Water Agency1agreements$49.6Kvalue0programs
Employment and Social Development Canada6agreements$26.5Kvalue1programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada1agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20265agreements$838Kvalue5programs
  • Canadian Coast Guard Marine Operations and Response Transfer Payment Program
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20255agreements$304Kvalue4programs
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Community Participation Funding Program
202410agreements$5.5Mvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • Multi-Partner Research Initiative - Oceans Protection Plan
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20237agreements$6.0Mvalue6programs
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR)
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Contribution Program
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives
20221agreements$500Kvalue0programs
    20213agreements$146Kvalue3programs
    • Boating Safety Contribution Program
    • AgriDiversity
    • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
    20203agreements$2.8Mvalue3programs
    • Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species At Risk
    • Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Deployment Program component
    • Aboriginal Economic Development - Strategic Partnerships Initiative (AANDC)
    20199agreements$905Kvalue6programs
    • Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program
    • Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)
    • Community Participation Funding Program
    • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
    • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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    20183agreements$1.3Mvalue2programs
    • Contributions to support to the Development and Implementation of Coastal Zone Plans, Identify Restoration Priorities, Implement Projects, and Address Threats to Marine Species Located on Canada's Coasts
    • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
    20171agreements$99.5Kvalue0programs
      20163agreements$371Kvalue0programs
        20152agreements$505Kvalue1programs
        • FNIHB - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
        20141agreements$55.0Kvalue0programs
          20121agreements$300Kvalue0programs
            20092agreements$388Kvalue2programs
            • ICF - Community Adjustment Fund (CAF)
            • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
            20081agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
            • ICF - Strategic Community Capacity
            20061agreements$30.9Kvalue1programs
            • Business Development Program

            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.