Grants and Contributions
About this information
In June 2016, as part of the Open Government Action Plan, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) committed to increasing the transparency and usefulness of grants and contribution data and subsequently launched the Guidelines on the Reporting of Grants and Contributions Awards, effective April 1, 2018.
The rules and principles governing government grants and contributions are outlined in the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments. Transfer payments are transfers of money, goods, services or assets made from an appropriation to individuals, organizations or other levels of government, without the federal government directly receiving goods or services in return, but which may require the recipient to provide a report or other information subsequent to receiving payment. These expenditures are reported in the Public Accounts of Canada. The major types of transfer payments are grants, contributions and \'other transfer payments\'.
Included in this category, but not to be reported under proactive disclosure of awards, are (1) transfers to other levels of government such as Equalization payments as well as Canada Health and Social Transfer payments. (2) Grants and contributions reallocated or otherwise redistributed by the recipient to third parties; and (3) information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
$21,000.00
Mar 26, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
Lake Louise Cultural Presentation and Interpretation Projects
GC-3346
The contribution supports Tsuut’ina Nation, as part of the Banff Indigenous Advisory Circle Lake Louise Working Group, for planning that enables the presentation of Indigenous cultural heritage in Banff National Park and supports the Indigenous Stewardship Policy.
$20,000.00
Jan 23, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
Planning for 2026-27 Ceremonial Bison Harvest in Banff National Park
GC-3319
This grant supports Tsuut’ina Nation, member of the Banff Indigenous Advisory Circle, to participate in the planning and preparatory work necessary to support the 2026-27 ceremonial harvest of bison in Banff National Park.
$5,000.00
Jan 19, 2026
Aboriginal recipient
Indigenous Guardians Video
GC-3114
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.
$5,000.00
Oct 17, 2025
Aboriginal recipient
Mount Rundle Interpretive Sign Content Development
GC-3228
This grant supports Tsuut’ina Nation Administration to engage with the community to develop content for an interpretive sign about Mount Rundle.
$15,000.00
Jul 23, 2025
Aboriginal recipient
Indigenous Advisory Circle Interpretation
GC-3138
This grant supports Tsuut’ina Nation to implement the vision of the Indigenous Advisory Circles' Lake Louise and Cave and Basin Working Groups to deliver in-person interpretive experiences and provide guidance on interpretive products at key locations.
$27,500.00
May 29, 2025
Aboriginal recipient
Planning, ceremony, and implementation of 2025-2026 Bison Indigenous Guardians Program – Banff National Park
GC-3026
This grant supports Tsuut’ina Nation, member of the Banff Indigenous Advisory Circle, to participate in the planning and implementation of a ceremonial harvest of bison in Banff National Park.
$5,000.00
Mar 21, 2025
Aboriginal recipient
Supporting ceremony and community engagement for Cave and Basin National Historic Site
GC-2998
This grant supports Tsuut’ina Nation with ceremony and activities associated with cultural closures at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. It also supports community engagement and research for a welcome sign at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site.
$5,000.00
Feb 12, 2025
Aboriginal recipient
Lake Minnewanka Area Plan
GC-2775
This grant supports Tsuut’ina Nation participation in the scoping phase of the Lake Minnewanka Area planning process.
$5,000.00
Sep 27, 2024
Aboriginal recipient
Bison Indigenous Guardians program – Banff National Park: collection of digital media assets
GC-2743
This grant supports Tsuut’ina Nation to collect digital media assets (e.g. film, photography) as part of the bison Indigenous Guardians ceremonial harvest.
$22,500.00
Aug 29, 2024
Aboriginal recipient
Planning, ceremony, and implementation of 2023-2026 Bison Indigenous Guardians Program – Banff National Park
GC-2561
This grant supports the planning and implementation of a ceremonial harvest of bison in Banff National Park with the Banff Indigenous Advisory Circle, of which Tsuut’ina Nation Administration is a member and participant of the project.