Grants and Contributions

This grant supports YMCA Camp Kitchikewana to launch an Elder in Residence pilot program to bring Indigenous teachings to the outdoor education and summer camp programs. The purpose of the Elder in Residence pilot program is to provide the YMCA staff and campers the opportunity to engage with Indigenous knowledge keepers who will share their expertise and knowledge.

This grant supports the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre with ongoing capacity and resources to consult with Survivors of the former Shubenacadie Indian Residential School about commemorations, research, and public displays on the residential school story in the Centre as it opens over the next couple of years.

This contribution supports Red Rock Indian Band in the recovery of ancestral remains that were disturbed during excavation for the construction of the Lake Superior Administration and Visitor Centre. The project includes excavation, archaeological assessment, and burial site investigations. The Band will manage contracts related to burial site investigations on private properties and security of excavated materials on Band property, as well as return of excavated materials to origin site with the intent of reburial of the ancestors where they were found.

The contribution supports the production of QʷAYAĆIIK (pronounced qwaya-tseek), a feature documentary about responsibility and reciprocity in the face of human-wildlife conflict.

This grant supports participation in the Indigenous Stewardship Workshop 2025, a three-day event in Nanaimo, BC, that brings together representatives from eight First Nations that are partner to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

This contribution supports the sustainability of the Torngat Mountain Base Camp and Research Station, which provides a base of operations for research programs, youth programs, and for local Inuit from Nunatsiavut to access the national park and surrounding area, and visitor experience. The contribution also supports the implementation of key actions recommended during the 2019 Economic Summit by participants, including the Nunatsiavut Government, for a shared vison of the Torngat Mountains Basecamp and Research Centre for the next 20 years.

This contribution supports the Bear Guards by accessing career development skills training for future opportunities in the protection of the Torngat Mountains National Park and provides needed gear, shelter and training to Inuit Bear Guards stationed at the Nunatsiavut Torngat Mountains Basecamp and Research Facility.

Facilitation of Syilx Okanagan Activities, Engagement and Collaboration in the National Parks: This contribution supports activities and engagement of
Okanagan Indian Band, related to the operations and management of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks and Rogers Pass National Historic Site.
Development of a Syilx Okanagan Indigenous Guardians Program: The contribution supports the development of an Indigenous Guardian Program proposal with clear terms of reference and a timeline for implementation, including a pilot phase. The Indigenous Guardian Program will reflect the unique needs and visions of the Okanagan Indian Band and its people and will help maintain and revitalize connections with lands, waters, and wildlife that sustain the systems of Indigenous
knowledge, culture and stewardship practices.
Development of a Stories of Canada Project in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks: The contribution supports initial work and collaboration on
the development and delivery of Indigenous content and stories in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks. It includes funding to support Indigenous research and
research capacity.

This grant supports the Haida Gwaii Watchmen Program to replace their resource books for each of the five Haida Gwaii Watchmen sites providing learning opportunities for watchmen and visitors at the sites.

The purpose of this contribution will implement a Youth Support Hub project to reduce offending among at-risk youth and youth facing homelessness and crime, focusing on Indigenous youth.