Grants and Contributions

This project will fund the construction of a new police facility in Curve Lake, Ontario, and the procurement of all necessary furniture, fixtures and equipment. The new facility will improve the delivery of professional police services to the community residents and will provide a safe and secure environment for officers, staff, and other occupants.

The project aims to support the purchase of material/furniture's for the renovations of the police station. Officers of the Abenaki Police Force will have access to essential and necessary resources in order to perform their duties safely and efficiently, as well as be better equipped to ensure the safety of the community in which they work. The funding related to the renovations and expansion of the police station will contribute to First Nation and Inuit communities having better access to professional, dedicated, and responsive police services.

The purpose of this contribution is to reduce the over-incarceration of Indigenous youth by creating a culturally relevant Youth Justice Diversion Program. Through a needs assessment, traditional practices, community-based solutions, and mentorship from Indigenous elders, the program will prevent the cycle of incarceration and recidivism. It will support 100 Indigenous youth aged 12–17 who are involved in or at risk of criminalization due to systemic barriers.

This contribution supports the participation of Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation in the implementation of the Action Plan for Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site.

This grant supports First Nations consultations to explore land use options for the remaining Pickering Airport lands incorporating Indigenous conservation perspectives to support identification of high conservation value lands. The grant also supports exploring stewardship models and governance systems of interest to First Nations Communities.

This contribution supports the Institute of Public Administration of Canada in providing employment opportunities for students and early-career professionals. Youth hired will gain professional skills, networks and work experience relevant to the stewardship and management of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage.

“Indigenous Engagement on Interpretation in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks”: This contribution supports the development of an Indigenous interpretation exhibit that highlights diverse histories, perspectives, and connections to Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks for public learning and engagement.
“Engagement on the Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks Fire Management Plan Renewal Process”: This contribution supports Indigenous engagement activities during the development of the Fire Management Plan for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks.
“Facilitation and engagement for the development of a multi-species action plan for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks”: This contribution supports facilitation and engagement processes to collaboratively develop a multi-species action plan that advances species conservation and recovery in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks.

This contribution supports Deninu K’ue First Nation to actively participate in the Wood Buffalo National Park Cooperative Management Committee and its associated Indigenous Caucus.

This project supports ecological restoration at 13 sites in Rouge National Urban Park, restoring wetlands, riparian areas, and forests. It includes invasive species control, planting over 34,000 native trees and shrubs, installing wildlife passages to improve connectivity, and conducting extensive ecosystem monitoring. Overall, the project strengthens ecological integrity across major watersheds in a highly urbanized region and supports long-term ecosystem management.

This contribution supports Fort Resolution Métis Council to actively participate in the Wood Buffalo National Park Cooperative Management Committee and its associated Indigenous Caucus.