Tseshaht First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Port Alberni, BC · grants and contributions register · Courtenay—Alberni

Tseshaht First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 42 agreements; $7.9M value; 8 departments; 12 programs.

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42agreements
$7.9Mvalue
8departments
12programs

Largest agreements

Franklin River Hydropower$2.0Mvalue2025start2030end

The objective of this project is capacity building and pre-development activities related to the construction of a run-of-river hydropower station.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$1.2Mvalue2023start2026end

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.

AFS2023-MLT-2355 Tseshaht Band$1.0Mvalue2023start2028end

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.

Tseshaht Beach Keepers Program$895Kvalue2024start2026end

This contribution supports Tseshaht First Nation’s Beach Keeper program and operations in their hahuułii (ancestral homelands). The Beach Keepers are responsible for welcoming campers, providing orientation, interpretive programs that educate visitors about Tseshaht culture and history and about the Parks natural features. The Beach Keepers also ensures maintenance of campsites, permit checks and assist Parks Canada staff in visitor safety incidents.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$425Kvalue2021start2023end

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.

USE OF DRONES IN FORESTRY$414Kvalue2022start2024end

This project will increase the capacity of Indigenous communities to engage in and benefit from economic development arising from opportunities in the forest sector, and increase Indigenous participation in forestry related opportunities, businesses, careers and governance.

AFS2019-MLT-1935-0$211Kvalue2019start2021end

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$200Kvalue2019start–end

Tseshaht - BeachKeeper Program

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National Marine Conservation Area Feasibility Assessment in Tseshaht First Nation territory$180Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports Tseshaht First Nation to engage in co-developing a feasibility assessment for considering a proposed National Marine Conservation Area Reserve in their marine territory.

Agreement$150Kvalue2015start–end
Agreement$142Kvalue2019start–end

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

Management Planning –Tseshaht First Nation and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (Broken Group Islands Unit)$135Kvalue2025start2026end

This contribution supports the engagement and consultation of Tseshaht First Nation in the development of a new management plan for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, with a focus on Broken Group Islands Unit.

Agreement$131Kvalue2018start–end
Tseshaht First Nation Beachkeepers – Marine Guardian Component$110Kvalue2023start2024end

This contribution supports the Beach keeper program operations in the Broken Group Islands, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (PRNPR). The Beach keepers’ marine component supports the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) program initiatives via incorporating their cultural and ecological perspectives and knowledge into SRKW science and monitoring activities.

Agreement$100Kvalue2013start–end
Agreement$82.1Kvalue2012start–end
Tseshaht Community Food Infrastructure$66.7Kvalue2020start2022end

The objective of this project is requesting funding for construction of 4 smokehouses to assist in food self-sufficiency.

Tseshaht Beach Keeper Program Operations Infrastructure$65.0Kvalue2021start2022end

This contribution supports the operations infrastructure of the Tseshaht Beach Keeper Program in the Broken Group Islands in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. This Program delivers services such as appropriate cultural heritage interpretation to visitors, maintenance and security on site, and wildlife monitoring.

Pathway Pre-Feasibility Approach, Connecting The Communities (Tseshaht First Nation)$50.0Kvalue2023start2026end

Tseshaht First Nation, along with City of Port Alberni and Hupacasath First Nation, will complete a prefeasibility study of a continuous regional pathway to better connect these three communities. The main objective is to identify alignment of the regional multi-use pathway to enhance connectivity and improve pedestrian safety. The initiative would achieve this by assessing through a prefeasibility study of a continuous multi-use pathway that enhances connectivity between the communities.

Agreement$47.9Kvalue2012start–end
Agreement$40.0Kvalue2011start–end
Going Home Initiative Media Production$40.0Kvalue2024start2024end

The grant supports the production of media (e.g., a video) that highlights ci̓ šaaʔatḥ/Tseshaht First Nation’s “Going Home Initiative”, which is supported by the capacity of the Beach keepers Program. The “Going Home Initiative” includes organized events or programs that support and preserve cultural heritage activities and traditional values of ci̓ šaaʔatḥ /Tseshaht people and serves to reconnect ci̓ šaaʔatḥ/ Tseshaht members back to their homelands in such instances where this connection has been adversely impacted—directly or indirectly—by the actions of the Canadian federal governmen

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)$30.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

‘Strength from Within’ Memorial Sculpture Site Restoration$25.0Kvalue2024start2025end

This grant supports Tseshaht First Nation in the restoration and beautification of the ‘Strength from Within’ Memorial Sculpture site. The creation of a garden with seating and lighting will provide a space for members and visitors to sit and reflect on the history and legacy of Port Alberni Indian Residential School and the Residential School System in Canada.

Tseshaht First Nation$20.7Kvalue2018start2018end

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Art Thompson Memorial Totem Pole Plaque$15.0Kvalue2024start2024end

This grant supports Tseshaht First Nation in the production, installation, and community unveiling of a bronze plaque to commemorate the Art Thompson Memorial Totem Pole at the former Port Alberni Indian Residential School in Port Alberni, B.C.

Policy Dialogue Program$12.0Kvalue2019start–end

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

Review of potential National Marine Conservation Area Reserve feasibility study$5.0Kvalue2023start2024end

This grant supports Tseshaht First Nation’s internal research, review, and community engagement to explore if a National Marine Conservation Area Reserve in their territory is of interest to the nation.

Broken Group Islands Management Planning discussions Tseshaht First Nation Ha’wiih (Hereditary Chiefs)$5.0Kvalue2024start2024end

This grant supports Nuu-chah-nulth cultural protocol for meetings with First Nations’ Ha’wiih (Hereditary Chiefs), appropriate leadership, decision-makers, and advisors to discuss the work that is being done in their ḥaḥuułi. These meetings will be held in regard to the Broken Group Islands Management Planning process, to ensure proper cultural protocol are followed and build strong relationships with Nations based on a commitment to reconciliation.

Tsehaht First Nation Archaeology Project in the Broken Group Islands.$5.0Kvalue2024start2024end

This supports the Tseshaht First Nation to conduct an archaeology project in their traditional territory within the Broken Group Islands.

Tsehaht First Nation Archaeology Project in the Broken Group Island' (2024-25)$5.0Kvalue2024start2025end

This grant will allow the Tseshaht First Nation to conduct an archaeology project in their traditional territory within the Broken Group Islands.

Networking and Research Related to a National Marine Conservation Area Reserve Feasibility Assessment$5.0Kvalue2024start2025end

This grant supports activities related to participating in the Indigenous Conservation Forum in Vancouver, BC, from October 21st-23rd, 2024.

Tseshaht First Nation Archaeology Project in the Broken Group Islands (2025-26)$5.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This grant supports the Tseshaht First Nation to conduct an archaeology project in their traditional territory within the Broken Group Islands.

National Marine Conservation Area Reserve Feasibility Assessment Steering Committee Meeting in Tseshaht First Nation Territory$5.0Kvalue2025start2026end

This grant supports the activities related to the National Marine Conservation Area Reserve Feasibility Assessment Steering Committee meeting of May 28th & 29th, 2025 in Tseshaht First Nation territory.

Tseshaht First Nation Archaeology Project in the Broken Group Islands (2026-27)$5.0Kvalue2026start2027end

This grant supports the Tseshaht First Nation to conduct an archaeology project in their traditional territory within the Broken Group Islands.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.4Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth 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. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Indigenous Stewardship Workshop 2025$3.2Kvalue2025start2025end

This grant supports participation in the Indigenous Stewardship Workshop 2025, a three-day event in Nanaimo, BC, which brings together representatives from eight First Nations that are partner to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Tseshaht First Nation qaaha (Willis Island) survey$2.5Kvalue2025start2025end

This grant supports the Tseshaht First Nation to conduct an urgent survey following storm damage, of qaaha (Willis Island) within the Broken Group Islands.

Tseshaht First Nation Consultation Meetings$2.0Kvalue2023start2024end

This grant will allow the Tseshaht First Nation to organize at there offices and participate in meetings bringing together the Tseshaht government, Beach Keepers Guardians and Parks Canada employees.

Barkley Sound Kelp Workshop and Field Trip$1.8Kvalue2025start2026end

This grant supports Tseshaht First Nation technical staff and knowledge holders to prepare, travel and participate in a one-day kelp workshop and an associated one-day field trip.

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada12agreements$3.6Mvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Natural Resources Canada2agreements$2.4Mvalue2programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Parks Canada22agreements$1.5Mvalue3programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada1agreements$200Kvalue0programs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$66.7Kvalue1programs
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$25.1Kvalue1programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada1agreements$12.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20262agreements$5.6Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20259agreements$2.3Mvalue2programs
  • Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20249agreements$1.0Mvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
20236agreements$2.4Mvalue4programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
  • Active Transportation Fund
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20221agreements$414Kvalue1programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Economic Development
20212agreements$490Kvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • General Class Contribution Program
20201agreements$66.7Kvalue1programs
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund
20195agreements$569Kvalue3programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements
  • Policy Dialogue Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
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20182agreements$151Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20151agreements$150Kvalue0programs
    20131agreements$100Kvalue0programs
      20122agreements$130Kvalue0programs
        20111agreements$40.0Kvalue0programs

          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.