Grants and Contributions

This contribution supports the varied opportunities for Akwesasne community members to continue to access Thousand Islands National Park and other Parks Canada administered places in Eastern Ontario to engage on topics that include knowledge sharing through environmental and cultural education, cultural camps, and harvesting activities. Additionally, the contribution will help support broad consultation on issues of joint importance, including conservation, infrastructure projects and visitor experiences and continue the relationship building that has occurred over the last 20 years.

This project aims to provide stabilization funding for the operations of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service within Akwesasne First Nation.

The project aims to provide enhanced community policing services to the Akwesasne community through Community Safety Officers, with overall goals of crime reduction, increases in restorative justice referrals in support of the Indigenous Justice Program, and an increase in public satisfaction with policing services.

This project is to assist the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service with the acquisition of policing equipment, supplies, and training expenses. This funding will enable Akwesasne Mohawk Police Officers to have the necessary resources to carry out their duties effectively and safely, ultimately enhancing the security of the community they serve.

Enhance the conservation and recovery of species at risk by supporting Indigenous communities as they acquire, develop and apply the technical resources, skills and knowledge necessary to partner in Species at Risk Act (SARA) implementation

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

This project aims to contribute to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and Action Plan, by enhancing the effectiveness of Indigenous Courts thereby strengthening self-governance and community safety, in accordance with UNDRIP Articles 5, 22 and 34. Through research and engagement, this initiative will identify barriers and develop solutions, recommendations and practical tools to ensure Indigenous Courts can uphold their decisions and effectively enforce court orders, including peace bonds.

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

This grant supports the documentation of Indigenous Guardian programs through video or photography. The initiative aims to create a lasting legacy and serve as an ongoing resource for the community, honouring and highlighting the contributions of Indigenous Guardians.

Support of travel expenses for three Indigenous Courtworkers from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne to attend the Indigenous Courtworker Program National Gathering 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia, February, 2026