Grants and Contributions

This contribution agreement will fund Stage 2 of the Siksika Nation Police Service Development Project in support of the ultimate objective of the establishment of a Self-Administered Policing Service under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program.

The Siksika Nation Police Service Development Project is comprised of four discreet stages. Public Safety Canada, Government of Alberta - Public Safety and Emergency Services, and Siksika Nation will manage each stage independently as the work in earlier stages will inform the activities and costs in subsequent stages.

STAGE 1: Establish Governance (October 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
Establish the scope of the project. Establish, incorporate, and obtain insurance for police governing authority. Develop governing authority composition, processes and training. Develop selection process for Chief of Police. Develop cultural practices and processes for the commission’s branding and social media.

STAGE 2: Operational Planning (April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2025)
Hiring/appointment of Chief of Police. Assessment and planning for personnel, equipment and infrastructure needs. Development of internal policies, practices, standards and discipline. Establish cooperation agreements with police of jurisdiction and other supporting agencies.

STAGE 3: Pre-Deployment
Hiring/appointment of sworn and civilian personnel. Procurement of all required equipment. Construction of necessary infrastructure.

STAGE 4: Service Delivery
Siksika Nation Police Service is operational, providing professional, dedicated and culturally responsive police services, supported but a multi-year FNIPP Contribution Agreement.

The Six Nations Regional Police Service provides policing services to one community in Ontario. The total on-reserve population is approximately 12,300 people. Six Nations Regional Police Service currently receives funding for 32 officers. The previous term for the funding of policing services for Six Nations Police Service Agreement was from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2023.

Public Safety Canada, upon confirmation with the Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec, is making an investment to strengthen the physical capabilities of First Nations and Inuit police forces in the Quebec region that aligns with provincial policing priorities. This investment is part of the strategy to stabilize police forces under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP), which began in 2022-23. This strategy was initially designed to address existing challenges of the FNIPP in the region, and its second phase will support the growth of First Nations and Inuit police forces from 2024-25 onwards. The current investment bridges the gap between the two phases by enabling First Nations and Inuit police forces to increase their non-recurring physical capabilities.

The objective of this Bilateral Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Conseil de la Première Nation Abitibiwinni is to provide one-time funding for the purchase of additional equipment for the provision of policing services in Abitibiwinni and for the minor police station renovation.

Public Safety Canada, upon confirmation with the Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec, is making an investment to strengthen the physical capabilities of First Nations and Inuit police forces in the Quebec region that align with provincial policing priorities. This investment is part of the strategy to stabilize police forces under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP), which began in 2022-23. This strategy was initially designed to address existing challenges of the FNIPP in the region, and its second phase will support the growth of First Nations and Inuit police forces from 2024-25 onwards. The current investment bridges the gap between the two phases by enabling First Nations and Inuit police forces to increase their non-recurring physical capabilities.

Objective of this Bilateral Agreement between the Government of Canada and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg is to provide one-time funding for the purchase of additional equipment for the provision of policing services in Kitigan Zibi.

Public Safety Canada, upon confirmation with the Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec, is making an investment to strengthen the physical capabilities of First Nations and Inuit police forces in the Quebec region that aligns with provincial policing priorities. This investment is part of the strategy to stabilize police forces under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP), which began in 2022-23. This strategy was initially designed to address existing challenges of the FNIPP in the region, and its second phase will support the growth of First Nations and Inuit police forces from 2024-25 onwards. The current investment bridges the gap between the two phases by enabling First Nations and Inuit police forces to increase their non-recurring physical capabilities.

The objective of this Bilateral Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Conseil de la Nation Huronne-Wendat is to provide one-time funding for the purchase of additional equipment for the provision of policing services in Wendake.

Public Safety Canada, upon confirmation with the Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec, is making an investment to strengthen the physical capabilities of First Nations and Inuit police forces in the Quebec region that aligns with provincial policing priorities. This investment is part of the strategy to stabilize police forces under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP), which began in 2022-23. This strategy was initially designed to address existing challenges of the FNIPP in the region, and its second phase will support the growth of First Nations and Inuit police forces from 2024-25 onwards. The current investment bridges the gap between the two phases by enabling First Nations and Inuit police forces to increase their non-recurring physical capabilities.

The objective of this Bilateral Agreement between the Government of Canada and Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam is to provide one-time funding for the purchase of additional equipment for the provision of policing services in Uashat.

Public Safety Canada, upon confirmation with the Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec, is making an investment to strengthen the physical capabilities of First Nations and Inuit police forces in the Quebec region that aligns with provincial policing priorities. This investment is part of the strategy to stabilize police forces under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP), which began in 2022-23. This strategy was initially designed to address existing challenges of the FNIPP in the region, and its second phase will support the growth of First Nations and Inuit police forces from 2024-25 onwards. The current investment bridges the gap between the two phases by enabling First Nations and Inuit police forces to increase their non-recurring physical capabilities.

The objective of this Bilateral Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Listuguj Mi'gmaq government is to provide one-time funding for the purchase of additional equipment for the provision of policing services in Listuguj.

Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) provides day-to-day policing services for Birdtail Sioux, Canupawakpa Dakota, Long Plain/Keeshkeemaquah, Roseau River, Sandy Bay, Swan Lake, Waywayseecappo, Opaskwayak and Sioux Valley. The total on-reserve population is approximately 17,000 people. MFNPS receives funding for 65.44 officers.

Public Safety Canada, upon confirmation with the Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec, is making an investment to strengthen the physical capabilities of First Nations and Inuit police forces in the Quebec region that align with provincial policing priorities. This investment is part of the strategy to stabilize police forces under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP), which began in 2022-23. This strategy was initially designed to address existing challenges of the FNIPP in the region, and its second phase will support the growth of First Nations and Inuit police forces from 2024-25 onwards. The current investment bridges the gap between the two phases by enabling First Nations and Inuit police forces to increase their non-recurring physical capabilities.

The objective of this Bilateral Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Conseil de bande de Betsiamites is to provide one-time funding for the purchase of additional equipment for the provision of policing services in Essipit.

Public Safety Canada, upon confirmation with the Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec, is making an investment to strengthen the physical capabilities of First Nations and Inuit police forces in the Quebec region that aligns with provincial policing priorities. This investment is part of the strategy to stabilize police forces under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP), which began in 2022-23. This strategy was initially designed to address existing challenges of the FNIPP in the region, and its second phase will support the growth of First Nations and Inuit police forces from 2024-25 onwards. The current investment bridges the gap between the two phases by enabling First Nations and Inuit police forces to increase their non-recurring physical capabilities.

The objective of this Bilateral Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Conseil des Atikamekw d' Opitciwan is to provide one-time funding for the purchase of additional equipment for the provision of policing services in Opitciwan.