YELLOWKNIVES DENE FIRST NATION: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Yellowknife, NT · grants and contributions register · Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIVES DENE FIRST NATION: federal grants and contributions: 43 agreements; $30.0M value; 11 departments; 22 programs.

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43agreements
$30.0Mvalue
11departments
22programs

Largest agreements

Dechita Nàowo$12.8Mvalue2023start2028end

SPF’s objective will be achieved by functioning as an innovative, partnership-driven complement to the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ISETS) that fosters more integrated, harmonized, training-to-employment models or acts as a catalyst for the formation and testing of innovative new partnerships in Indigenous labour market development. SPF activities will emphasize joint stewardship and coordination consistent with the Aboriginal Economic Development Framework. Through access to SPF funding, a wider range of Indigenous organizations will deliver Indigenous labour market pro

2526-NR-000554$3.9Mvalue2025start2028end

P068234

Dechita Naowo Program$2.3Mvalue2017start–end
Address homelessness as it impacts First Nations in the NWT$2.3Mvalue2025start2028end

Reaching Home aims to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. This is accomplished by mobilizing partners at the federal, provincial/territorial and community levels, as well as the private and voluntary sectors, and other stakeholders, to address barriers to well-being faced by those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

Yellowknives Dene First Nation Tourism Strategy and Scholarship in Relation to Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve$1.8Mvalue2022start2031end

This grant supports the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to protect their traditional sites and facilitate economic development through the development of a tourism strategy in relation to Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve and provides a scholarship for training and capacity building for Yellowknives Dene members

Language Revitalization$977Kvalue2022start2023end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
1920-HQ-000029$672Kvalue2019start2020end

P013396, P013402

1718-HQ-000484$639Kvalue2017start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

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Agreement$600Kvalue2023start–end

Yellowknives Dene First Nation support for Dinaga Wek'ehodi

Dettah Mixed Park Community Project$500Kvalue2021start2023end

The project will result in the construction of a public park/space comprising a lookout to Yellowknife Bay, a fire pit and a public multi-use space. The completed space will have multiple features to improve accessibility for those with impaired mobility; including ramps, smooth services and low-grade slopes.

Yellowknives Dene First Nation Rebuilding Project$474Kvalue2020start2024end

The Yellowknives Dene Nation Rebuilding Project will establish the legal and governance infrastructure needed to shift to an Indigenous Dene system of law and governance. To reach this objective, the project will involve: 1) Consulting Dene Knowledge holders to record and distill knowledge on traditional laws, governance and legal traditions; 2) Developing a governance framework to shift to a traditional system of law and government, including legislative drafting; and 3) establishing a constitution for the Yellow Knives Dene First Nation.

1718-HQ-000134$409Kvalue2017start2024end

Not Available

2122-NR-000024$384Kvalue2021start2023end
Business Plan for a Tourism, Cultural, and Business Incubator$320Kvalue2019start2020end

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) will complete a business plan for a tourism, cultural, and business incubator in Dettah

Agreement$220Kvalue2018start–end
1819-HQ-000114$155Kvalue2018start2019end
YKDFN Language Revitalization Project$150Kvalue2020start2021end

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

  • Canadian Heritage
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
1819-NT-000031$150Kvalue2018start2019end
2021-HQ-000039$150Kvalue2020start2027end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

2021-NR-000033$132Kvalue2020start2022end

P034983

Agreement$102Kvalue2011start–end
Yellowknives Dene First Nation’s Decision-Making Framework for Free, Prior, and Informed Consent$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.

Community Economic Development Capacity$94.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Develop capacity within the communities to better take advantage of economic opportunities.

2425-HQ-000070$87.9Kvalue2024start2029end

Not Available

2223-NR-000014$82.5Kvalue2022start2028end
1920-NR-000013$79.0Kvalue2019start2020end

P034187

Agreement$65.0Kvalue2010start–end
Agreement$60.0Kvalue2019start–end

Yellowknives Dene First Nation Guardians Program

Remembering and Healing Together$38.5Kvalue2020start2021end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

Community Infrastructure Program$36.1Kvalue2017start–end

Description (English)

New Horizons for Seniors Program$25.0Kvalue2019start2020end

N/A

Aspiring our Elders for a Healthy Community$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. .

Strengthening our Communities with Elders Guidance$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.

Negotiation of an Agreement in Relation to Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve$25.0Kvalue2019start2020end

This contribution will allow the Yellowknives Dene First Nations to negotiate an agreement in relation to the proposed Thaidene Nene national park reserve.

Study of Cultural Resources on Boating Routes to Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve$24.2Kvalue2019start2020end

The project will allow the Yellowknives Dene First Nations to examine the water route for boaters to the proposed Thaidene Nene national park reserve and identify culturally important and traditional sites.

Celebrate and Share Our Way on Recognized Indigenous Day$15.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Celebrate Canada

National Indigenous Day Celebration$15.0Kvalue2023start2023end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!

YKDFN National Day of Truth and Reconciliation$10.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Celebration, Commemoration and Learning

YKDFN National Day of Truth and Reconciliation$10.0Kvalue2023start2023end

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

Celebrate our Way on Recognized Indigenous Day$8.0Kvalue2020start2020end

Celebration and Commemoration Program

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada5agreements$15.2Mvalue2programs
  • Skills and Partnership Fund - CRF
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Indigenous Services Canada8agreements$6.0Mvalue5programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs
  • Social Development
  • Education
  • Indian Government Support
  • Governance

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities1agreements$2.3Mvalue1programs
Parks Canada3agreements$1.8Mvalue2programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • General Class Contribution Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Canadian Heritage11agreements$1.2Mvalue5programs
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!
  • Celebrate Canada
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency4agreements$950Kvalue3programs
  • Canada Community Revitalization Fund
  • Community Readiness Opportunities Planning
  • Community Infrastructure Program

All grants from Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Public Health Agency of Canada3agreements$716Kvalue1programs
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention

All grants from Public Health Agency of Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$660Kvalue0programs
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Department of Justice Canada2agreements$574Kvalue2programs
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$305Kvalue2programs
Fisheries and Oceans Canada2agreements$167Kvalue0programs

Years

20252agreements$6.2Mvalue2programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs
  • Reaching Home
20242agreements$188Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
20234agreements$13.5Mvalue3programs
  • Skills and Partnership Fund - CRF
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20225agreements$2.8Mvalue4programs
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • Governance
  • Celebrate Canada
20215agreements$1.0Mvalue5programs
  • Canada Community Revitalization Fund
  • Education
  • Community Readiness Opportunities Planning
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada!
20207agreements$977Kvalue7programs
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
  • Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs
  • Indian Government Support
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
20198agreements$1.2Mvalue6programs
  • CIRNAC - Northern Affairs
  • Community Readiness Opportunities Planning
  • Indian Government Support
  • General Class Contribution Program
  • New Horizons for Seniors Program
  • Celebration, Commemoration and Learning
20184agreements$529Kvalue2programs
  • Northern Affairs
  • Indian Government Support
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20174agreements$3.4Mvalue4programs
  • Skills and Partnership Fund - CRF
  • Social Development
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Community Infrastructure Program
20111agreements$102Kvalue0programs
    20101agreements$65.0Kvalue0programs

      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.