Transport Canada · Contribution program
Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program
The overall objective of this harmonized program is to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples by encouraging effective Indigenous participation and collaboration in consultation and engagement processes regarding policies, processes, regulations, legislation and directives; to build Indigenous capacity for the purpose of administrating and implementing elements of the transportation system; and to create opportunities for Indigenous groups to gather information, provide their views, and collect, protect and utilize Indigenous knowledge in decision making.
- Total value
- $6.5M
- Agreements
- 19
- Aug 2019 to Oct 2025
- Median agreement
- $300K
- Typical range
- $299K–$300K
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
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Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17 | $5.5M |
| 2021 | 1 | $604K |
| 2025 | 1 | $375K |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | 8 | $3.2M |
| Quebec | 5 | $1.5M |
| Nunavut | 2 | $600K |
| Nova Scotia | 2 | $594K |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 1 | $299K |
| Ontario | 1 | $294K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous recipients | 17 | $5.5M |
| International (non-government) | 2 | $979K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke | Agreement for the Indigenous Marine Coordinator Component under the Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership ProgramContribution | $375,000 |
| Feb 2021 | Kitsumkalum Indian Band | Agreement for Kitsumkalum Indian Band Implementation of the Reconciliation Framework Agreement for Bioregional Oceans ManagementContribution | $604,448 |
| Dec 2019 | Institut de développement durable des Premières Nations du Québec et du Labrador | Agreement for IDDPNQL long term commitment in the Oceans Protection Plan: Strengthen capacities of first nations in Quebec and support dialogue.Contribution | $268,755 |
| Nov 2019 | Qikiqtani Inuit Association | Agreement for Inuit-Crown Liaison for marine affairsContribution | $300,000 |
| Nov 2019 | Conseil de la Première Nation des Innus Essipit | Project for the coordination of activities, initiatives and processes related to marine transportation in the traditional territory of the essipiunnuat.Contribution | $300,000 |
| Oct 2019 | Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke | Agreement for Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Consultation CommitteeContribution | $270,000 |
| Oct 2019 | Conseil de la Nation Huronne-Wendat | Agreement for a project of participation, tracking and analysis of initiatives under the Oceans Protection Plan.Contribution | $299,529 |
| Oct 2019 | Nunavut Impact Review Board | Agreement for Nunavut Marine Council, Cambridge Bay, NU.Contribution | $300,000 |
| Oct 2019 | Native Women's Association of Canada | Agreement for Indigenous women's voices on marine safety and ocean and waterway environmental protectionContribution | $294,015 |
| Oct 2019 | Marine Aboriginal Peoples Council | Agreement for Cloceans Engager projectContribution | $294,000 |
| Sep 2019 | NunatuKavut Community Council Inc. | Strengthening Ocean Protection Plan initiatives on marine safety with indigenous involvement of Nunatukavut Communities in Southern LabradorContribution | $299,000 |
| Sep 2019 | Nisga'a Nation | Agreement for Nisga'a Lisims Government Engagement in Oceans Protection Plans (OPP) and Shorezone Mapping.Contribution | $299,974 |
| Sep 2019 | Metlakatla Stewardship Society | Agreement for Implementation of Work Plan in Support of the Reconciliation Framework and Bioregional Oceans Management and Protection - Pacific North Coast NationsContribution | $805,855 |
| Sep 2019 | Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq | Agreement for Mainland Mi'kmaq Oceans Research InitiativeContribution | $300,000 |
| Aug 2019 | The First Nations of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society | First Nations of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society Oceans Protection Plan Engagement ProjectContribution | $300,000 |
| Aug 2019 | First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia | First Nations Fisheries Council of BC Emergency Preparedness and Response CommitteeContribution | $300,000 |
| Aug 2019 | First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia | First Nations Fisheries Council of BC Ship Movement and Vessel Management CommitteeContribution | $300,000 |
| Aug 2019 | First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia | First Nations Fisheries Council of BC Marine Protection and Science CommitteeContribution | $300,000 |
| Aug 2019 | W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council | Agreement for Wsanec Leadership Council vessel traffic issues research and outreach capacity projectContribution | $299,000 |