Witset First Nation: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Smithers, BC · grants and contributions register · Skeena–Bulkley Valley

Witset First Nation: federal grants and contributions: 12 agreements; $1.3M value; 9 departments; 11 programs.

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12agreements
$1.3Mvalue
9departments
11programs

Largest agreements

Witset Canyon Connection Project for Witset, BC$381Kvalue2023start2026end

During our Community engagement for the Witset Active Transportation Plan, the amount of pedestrian use of the highway was particularly concerning as major safety concerns were highlighted such as low lighting and speeding vehicles. As such, creating a safe pedestrian path along highway 16 through the village is of highest priority. This project will construct a 470m long, 3m wide, asphalt paved multi-use path along Hwy 16; a part of Hwy that is widely use by the community to get to the canyon and smoke house to do their cultural activities and traditional fishing. The project will also genera

YESS Witset 2025-2026$300Kvalue2025start2026end

The objectives of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP) are to help all youth navigate through the labour market and to successfully transition into sustained employment. These objectives are attained by supporting the needs of all youth, especially youth facing barriers to develop skills, knowledge and networks through education, skills development and meaningful work experiences.

Strengthening the Witset Local Food Systems Project$181Kvalue2022start2024end

The objective of this project is to purchase a hydroponics shipping container, hydroponics system, community root cellar, a freeze dryer, and pressure canner.

1920-BC-000002$120Kvalue2019start2029end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Witset Ball Park Accessible Washroom Project$99.4Kvalue2023start2025end

The objective of the EAF is to support community based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their community.

1516-BC-000001$78.2Kvalue2015start2020end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Witset First 2024 UNDRIP Implementation Action Plan$50.0Kvalue2024start2025end

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.

Witset First Nation Employment Assistance Services (EAS) Nedilhk'iyh Project$50.0Kvalue2020start2020end

The objective of this project is to enhance Indigenous participation in the natural resource economy, and support governance, and First Nation, government, and/or industry engagement.

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Witset G2G Generation 2 Generation$25.0Kvalue2020start2021end

The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .

Witset G2G Generation 2 Generation$25.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The objectives of the Program are: • promoting volunteerism among seniors; • engaging seniors in the community through mentoring of others; • expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse; • supporting social participation and inclusion of seniors; and • providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.

Engagement Activities to Support and Participate in the Development and Improvement of Canada's Rail Safety Transportation System.$5.0Kvalue2022start2023end

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

National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration in Witset$1.6Kvalue2020start2020end

Celebration and Commemoration Program

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada4agreements$449Kvalue3programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities1agreements$381Kvalue1programs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1agreements$181Kvalue1programs
Indigenous Services Canada1agreements$120Kvalue1programs
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada1agreements$78.2Kvalue1programs
Department of Justice Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
Natural Resources Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Transport Canada1agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Canadian Heritage1agreements$1.6Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Years

20251agreements$300Kvalue1programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
20241agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
20232agreements$480Kvalue2programs
  • Active Transportation Fund
  • Enabling Accessibility Fund - Grants
20222agreements$186Kvalue2programs
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20211agreements$25.0Kvalue1programs
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20203agreements$76.6Kvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!
20191agreements$120Kvalue1programs
  • Community Infrastructure
20151agreements$78.2Kvalue1programs
  • Social Development

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.