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Title:

Strengthening Cybersecurity Resilience in Indigenous Communities

Agreement Number:

26749

Agreement Value:

$299,928.63

Agreement Date:

Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The project strengthens the cyber resilience of six Indigenous communities through practical, culturally adapted training. 90 participants will be made aware of risks and best practices. Interactive workshops will build concrete skills. Guides and tools tailored to local languages and cultures will be distributed. Coordination ensured by the First Peoples Innovation Centre (FPIC) with community leaders and government partners. Outcome: communities better prepared, equipped, and connected for sustainable cybersecurity.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The project establishes a clear alignment between needs, activities, and outcomes, ensuring tangible improvements in cybersecurity, resilience, and digital autonomy for the participating communities.

Outcome 1: Participants develop practical knowledge and skills to prevent, detect, and respond to digital incidents.
Outcome 2: Essential services are equipped with culturally adapted security guidelines, tools, and protocols to protect their critical infrastructure.
Outcome 3: Widespread awareness of risks and the importance of cybersecurity is strengthened within Indigenous communities.
Outcome 4: Communities develop an increased capacity to anticipate, manage, and recover from cyber incidents.

Location:

Gatineau, Quebec, CA J8X 2K2

Reference Number:

088-2025-2026-Q4-00180

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Centre d’Innovation des Premiers Peuples

Federal Riding Name:

Hull—Aylmer

Federal Riding Number:

24028

Program:

(CSCP) Cyber Security Cooperation Program

Program Purpose:

The program provides time-limited funding in the form of grants and contributions. Funding under the CSCP supports projects that contribute to security and prosperity in the digital age while positioning Canada as a global leader in cyber security.