Tseycum First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · North Saanich, BC · grants and contributions register · Saanich–Gulf Islands

Tseycum First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 40 agreements; $9.8M value; 8 departments; 19 programs.

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40agreements
$9.8Mvalue
8departments
19programs

Largest agreements

Tseycum SSI2022-MLT-2206-0$2.1Mvalue2022start2025end

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.

Agreement for Maritime Information Accessibility and Visiting Vessel Monitoring Project Southern Salish Sea$1.2Mvalue2020start2025end

To develop information-sharing systems and platforms that increase access to information to affected communities. To improve the capacity of affected communities to understand and use marine information. To support projects designed to modernize and enhance the safety of Canada's marine transportation system, protect Canada's marine ecosystems and increase Canadians' awareness of, and capacity to participate in, marine safety.

000022151$750Kvalue2022start2023end

Design and construct Tseycum Wellness Centre, BC - Budget 2021

Agreement for Maritime Information Accessibility and Visiting Vessel Monitoring Project Southern Salish Sea$615Kvalue2024start2027end

To build Indigenous and local communities' capacity to participate maintain and/or manage parts of the transportation system To improve Indigenous and local communities' capacity to connect and collaborate within their communities and with the federal government on transportation-related matters To improve the ability of affected communities to understand and use marine information

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$510Kvalue2025start2030end

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.

Tseycum First Nation AHRF-2022-0005$500Kvalue2022start2024end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

W'SANEC Vessel Traffic Monitoring$488Kvalue2020start2023end

The purpose of this agreement is to gather baseline data on vessel traffic in the marine shipping corridor of TMX.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Community Participation and Co-Development Grant and Contribution Fund Contribution Agreement with Tseycum First Nation$484Kvalue2023start2025end

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.

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Community Participation and Co-Development Contribution Agreement between Her Majesty The Queen in right of Canada and Tsawout First Nation$452Kvalue2021start2022end

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.

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)$410Kvalue2022start2025end

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.

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$408Kvalue2023start2026end

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.

Indigenous Capacity Support Program$300Kvalue2022start–end

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

CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions$249Kvalue2024start2026end

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 for Purchasing of Marine Safety Equipment and Training$220Kvalue2024start2024end

Obtain training and skills development Participation in training-related activities Purchase of marine safety equipment and systems

Participant Funding Program$172Kvalue2023start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Tseycum First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the GCT Deltaport Expansion - Berth Four Project.

Tseycum AFS2021-SYR-2136$152Kvalue2021start2022end

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 for W'sanec Marine Soundscape: Vessels$150Kvalue2022start2024end

To build capacity to share and develop knowledge and expertise and support engagement

Agreement$120Kvalue2015start–end
TSEYCUM FIRST NATION Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2021start2022end

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

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project$73.3Kvalue2018start–end
Contribution Agreement to Provide Capacity Funding to Tseycum First Nation$50.0Kvalue2022start2022end

The Recipient will engage in meaningful two-way dialogue regarding economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, to benefit their communities. The following activities will be undertaken: participation in bilateral and/or multilateral meetings organized by Finance Canada, through methods including virtual and teleconference capacity, in-person, or written submissions. Participation includes, but is not limited to: gathering and representing the views of the Participant’s community members, acquiring external expertise (e.g., legal, financial, economic), preparing verbal and/

BUILDING COMMUNITY CAPACITY NEEDS TO ADVANCE INDIGENOUS ISSUES IN MARINE SHIPPING - EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT$50.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Agreement$40.1Kvalue2019start–end

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

Capacity funding to support Indigenous participation on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project$32.0Kvalue2018start2019end

The purpose of this agreement is support Indigenous participation on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)$24.6Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

Participant funding for the Department of Finance Canada's engagement on Indigenous economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project$20.8Kvalue2020start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is the delivery of participant funding for Indigenous groups to engage with the Department of Finance Canada with a view to explore economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$20.0Kvalue2024start–end

Grant to support the review of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations and engage with community members and submit a written summary of feedback.

  • Canada Energy Regulator
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
Participant Funding Program$20.0Kvalue2020start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Tseycum First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.

Provide Indigenous groups with funding to support their participation on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project$12.1Kvalue2020start2023end

The purpose of this agreement is support Indigenous participation on the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Trans Mountain Expansion Project Engagement Process$10.0Kvalue2020start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is the delivery of participant funding for Indigenous groups to engage with the department of Natural Resources Canada in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

2 Billion Trees$10.0Kvalue2023start2023end

This grant supports Tseycum First Nation initiating community planning sessions and site preparation for a potential "2 Billion Trees" planting site on Saturna Island, BC.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2020start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Tseycum First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Deltaport Expansion Fourth Berth Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2020start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Tseycum First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2020start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Tseycum First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Tseycum First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Tseycum First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Deltaport Expansion Fourth Berth Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2024start9999end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Tseycum First Nation to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Delta Grinding Facility Project.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$5.0Kvalue2025start2026end

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

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$5.0Kvalue2025start2026end

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

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support the Oceans Protection Plan$5.0Kvalue2025start2026end

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

Departments

Fisheries and Oceans Canada12agreements$5.5Mvalue6programs
  • Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Transport Canada7agreements$2.2Mvalue5programs
  • Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Marine Safety Equipment and Training Program
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic / Quiet Vessel Initiative
  • Community Participation Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Pacific Economic Development Canada1agreements$750Kvalue1programs
Natural Resources Canada7agreements$713Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada10agreements$595Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Participant Funding Program

All grants from Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Department of Finance Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Department of Finance Canada

Canada Energy Regulator1agreements$20.0Kvalue1programs
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Parks Canada1agreements$10.0Kvalue1programs
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Years

20254agreements$525Kvalue2programs
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20246agreements$1.1Mvalue6programs
  • Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Marine Safety Equipment and Training Program
  • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource And Oceans Management Program (AAROM)
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Participant Funding Program
20234agreements$1.1Mvalue4programs
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • CCG Marine Operation & Response TPP-Contributions
  • Participant Funding Program
  • General Class Grants Contributions Program
20228agreements$4.3Mvalue8programs
  • Salish Sea Initiative Contribution Program
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Indigenous Capacity Support Program
  • Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic / Quiet Vessel Initiative
20215agreements$714Kvalue4programs
  • Community Participation And Co-Development Contribution Program
  • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy - Negotiation and Implementation of Fisheries Agreements (AFS / NIFA)
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Participant Funding Program
20209agreements$1.8Mvalue4programs
  • Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
20191agreements$40.1Kvalue0programs
    20182agreements$105Kvalue2programs
    • Participant Funding Program
    • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
    20151agreements$120Kvalue0programs

      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.