Not-for-profit organizations and charities · Debden, Saskatchewan
Big River First Nation
- Total value
- $2.5M
- Agreements
- 16
- Programs
- 8
- First and latest
- 2021–2026
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. Agreements under programs that mostly fund individuals are not listed under any name.
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Applying for the same funding? Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program — Indigenous Languages Component (closes 16 Nov 2026); Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage (no intake dates on the official page); Sport Support Program (no intake dates on the official page). Deadlines, who can apply and who else got it.
By program
| Program | Department | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Diversification Program | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 2 | $972K |
| Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and Cultures | Canadian Heritage | 2 | $600K |
| Indigenous Justice Program | Department of Justice Canada | 3 | $406K |
| Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage Festivals | Canadian Heritage | 2 | $114K |
| Sport Support Program - Other Supporting Initiatives | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $110K |
| Community Volunteer Income Tax Program | Canada Revenue Agency | 3 | $9,240 |
| Policy Dialogue Program | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding Program | Transport Canada | 1 | $3,500 |
Plus 1 agreements ($280K) where the department did not name a program.
Agreements
Newest first.
| Start | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) / Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Indigenous Participant Funding ProgramTransport Canada | Agreement for Activities Supporting the Implementation of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) - Indigenous Participant Funding Program - Project-based componentGrant | $3,500 |
| Nov 2025 | Policy Dialogue ProgramImpact Assessment Agency of Canada | Grant | $5,000 |
| Mar 2025 | Indigenous Justice ProgramDepartment of Justice Canada | Big River First Nation Community Justice ProgramContribution | $153,864 |
| Jun 2024 | Indigenous Justice ProgramDepartment of Justice Canada | Post Sentence Support ProgramContribution | $165,000 |
| Apr 2024 | Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage FestivalsCanadian Heritage | "Pathways to Healing: Truth and Reconciliation Powwow"Grant | $57,600 |
| Dec 2023 | Indigenous Justice ProgramDepartment of Justice Canada | Post Sentence Support Program 2023-2024Contribution | $87,250 |
| May 2023 | Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and CulturesCanadian Heritage | "Nistotamowin" spirit, mind and body (doing everything in spirit)Contribution | $300,000 |
| Apr 2023 | Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Local Arts and Heritage FestivalsCanadian Heritage | Revitalizing our Indigenous Heritage PowwowGrant | $55,900 |
| Jun 2022 | Community Volunteer Income Tax ProgramCanada Revenue Agency | The Community Volunteer Income Tax GrantGrant | $5,215 |
| May 2022 | Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program - Indigenous Languages and CulturesCanadian Heritage | Miyo-pimatisowin (A Good Life)Contribution | $300,000 |
| Apr 2022 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Big River First Nation “Honoring Our Residential and Day School Survivors”Contribution | $280,000 |
| Jan 2022 | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $486,000 |
| Jan 2022 | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $486,000 |
| Jun 2021 | Community Volunteer Income Tax ProgramCanada Revenue Agency | The Community Volunteer Income Tax GrantGrant | $3,025 |
| Apr 2021 | Sport Support Program - Other Supporting InitiativesCanadian Heritage | SSDIC 21-23 SeSeWaHum Youth Engagement ProjectContribution | $110,000 |
| Feb 2021 | Community Volunteer Income Tax ProgramCanada Revenue Agency | The Community Volunteer Income Tax GrantGrant | $1,000 |