First Nation Adapt: funded projects in 2025-2026
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Atlantic
| Partner | Community | Project Title | Project Description | Start Date | End Date | Total Program Contribution |
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| Pictou Landing First Nation | Pictou Landing First Nation | Pictou Landing Sitmuk Coastal Protection Expansion – Feasibility Study | Funding for Pictou Landing First Nation (PLFN) to address coastal vulnerability, flooding, and erosion impacts from climate change by undertaking a community coastal protection expansion feasibility study. A detailed study is required for the community to select plans for long term adaptation of climate change impacts, including options screening for nature-based solution implementation options. The scope of work includes kick off meetings, site visits, review of existing information, inputs from community engagement and a presentation of options. The coastal process study will include tide gauge modelling, coastal modelling, erosion and flood hazards, and will evaluate general strategies and nature-based solution options. Pictou Landing will work in partnership with their consultants for the study as well as project management and coordination of the project. A final report will be created with information collected and implementation recommendations. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $133,396 |
| N/A | Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Inc. | Climate Change Regional Gathering – Atlantic 2025 | Funding for Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Inc to host a regional climate change gathering for Atlantic First Nations, focused on bringing together communities and organizations in the Atlantic region to share knowledge about climate change adaptation and monitoring, learn from their peers, and foster collaboration in order to advance climate actions. This workshop is being co-funded with Indigenous Services Canada's Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada's Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $97,540 |
| Pessamaquoddy Recognition Group Inc | Peskotomuhkati (Passamaquoddy) Nation at Skutik | Fire as Medicine: Revitalizing Indigenous Knowledge in Wildfire Management for Climate-Resilient Forests within the Peskotomuhkati Territory | Funding for Passamaquoddy Recognition Group Incorporated (PRGI) to complete wildfire risk assessment and support the development of a community-led wildfire adaptation strategy that integrates Indigenous knowledge with scientific research and modern fire management practices. The initiative will encompass community engagement, capacity building, data validation, and the creation of a comprehensive Wildfire Adaptation Plan to safeguard lands, wildlife, culture and traditions against the growing threats of wildfire. The project will generate detailed risk profiles for each Skutik IPCA (Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area) property, strengthen partnerships, and establish a clear framework for implementing fire stewardship across Peskotomuhkati lands.To ensure the strategy is grounded in both traditional wisdom and professional standards, PRGI will collaborate with regional fire experts—including the Musquash Fire Department, the New Brunswick Wildfire Management Branch, and the St. Stephen Fire Department—to co-develop a stewardship program focused on wildfire risk assessment, management, and training. | 2025 to 2026 | 2026 to 2027 | $319,033 |
Quebec
| Partner | Community | Project Title | Project Description | Start Date | End Date | Total Program Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawks of Kanesatake | Mohawks of Kanesatake | Adaptation measures against flooding in the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka Mohawk community of Kanehsatà:ke | Funding for the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) to support adaptation planning to address the impacts of climate change on the community. This project builds on previous work completed by the MCK that produced a climate change adaptation plan, which identified flooding as a key concern. This study aims to assess flood risks and develop a feasibility study for adaptation solutions against flooding on the shores of the territory while taking a two-eyed seeing approach that blends western science and Indigenous Knowledge. The results of the project will allow the community to adapt to changing weather patterns and provide the nation with engineering flood maps, which will be used to inform community planning to protect the shoreline from flooding and erosion. The project will be completed with technical support from the community's consultant and Indigenous partners. | 2023 to 2024 | 2025 to 2026 | $237,964 |
| Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke | Kahnawà:ke | Kahnawà:ke Climate Change Adaptation Planning and Needs Assessment for Community and Stakeholder Capacity Building | Funding for the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake to undertake community-led adaptation planning and implementation activities, building on the results of Kahnawà:ke shoreline vulnerability assessment conducted in 2017-2018. The shoreline vulnerability assessment previously supported allowed the community to better understand shoreline processes, identify risks of flooding and shoreline erosion, and propose a list of adaptation measures to mitigate risks. The project will leverage these findings to continue working with other community sectors not previously engaged to identify climate change impacts and adaptation solutions. The community will also implement small-scale nature-based solutions in the form of native vegetation planting along problematic areas identified in the previous phase of work. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $238,400 |
| Institut de développement durable des Premières Nations du Québec et du Labrador (IDDPNQL) | La Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John | Projet Akua Tutetau Assi | Funding for the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute (FNQLSDI) to support the Innu Nation of Matimekush-Lac John in their efforts to document and monitor the impacts of climate change in the community's traditional territory. A two-eyed seeing approach will be implemented to conduct the project, blending western science and Indigenous Knowledge. Awareness raising and capacity building activities on climate change impacts will also be an integral part of the project. The results of the project will allow the community to identify and prioritize climate change issues, which will serve as a foundation for future adaptation work to take place. This project is being co-funded with Indigenous Services Canada's Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada's Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program. | 2024 to 2025 | 2027 to 2028 | $171,238 |
| Conseil des Abénakis d'Odanak | Odanak | Greening on W8banaki Nation Territory | Funding for the Abenaki Council of Odanak, on behalf of both the Odanak and Wôlinak, to undertake the next steps in climate change adaptation. The project will implement priorities set within the communities' Greening Plan. This includes small-scale nature-based solutions identified through an eco-urban design analysis, completed with the help of experts in land-use planning and water management. The project focuses on low-cost, long-term solutions to combat the increase in extreme weather events like heatwaves, floods, and droughts, as well as the overall impacts on community well-being due to the loss of biodiversity. The current work is informed by previously completed impact assessments and represents a natural progression building on previous climate change adaptation efforts funded by the program. This new project will revegetate impoverished environments identified within Odanak and adjacent Wolinak lands and thereby help both communities meet their overarching goals of fostering community resilience and sustainability. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $249,700 |
| Conseil des Abénakis d'Odanak | Odanak | Riverbank stabilization project along the Saint-François river in Odanak | Funding for the Conseil des Abénakis d'Odanak (CAO) to develop the initial phase of a larger initiative to evaluate and respond to erosion risks along the Saint-François River. The CAO will employ technical services to conduct a preliminary geotechnical study to assess slope stability and complete a hydro-geomorphological analysis. Field surveys documenting local observations of accelerated shoreline erosion will be carried out by Odanak's Environmental and Land Office. The goal of the project is to gain a clearer understanding of current and future risks and to guide next steps in community infrastructure planning through targeted protective measures in the most vulnerable areas. The project will help advance more specialized adaptation studies, engineered interventions, and ecological restoration efforts along the riverbank. The results of the project could further serve as a foundation for future funding applications focused on the implementation of recommended adaptation strategies and actions. | 2025 to 2026 | 2026 to 2027 | $207,911 |
Ontario
| Partner | Community | Project Title | Project Description | Start Date | End Date | Total Program Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taykwa Tagamou Nation | Taykwa Tagamou Nation | Flood Risk Modelling & Adaptation | Funding for Taykwa Tagamou Nation (TTN) to complete a community flood risk modelling and adaptation project, with the goal of better understanding the risks that flooding, drought and erosion pose to existing infrastructure, as well as future community growth along the Abitibi River. The project will consist of two phases. Phase 1 consists of engaging the community and listening to teachings and concerns regarding the river; as well as determining what information is known and what knowledge and data gaps exist in order to examine risks that flooding poses to the community. Phase 2, based on the results of Phase 1, centres on the completion of engineering flood maps; a risk assessment; as well as the development of an adaptation plan. Throughout the project, TTN will engage with its membership, Mushkegowuk Council, as well as regulatory/operational stakeholders along the Abitibi River. Phase 2 is co-funded with Indigenous Services Canada's Emergency Management Assistance Program. | 2021 to 2022 | 2026 to 2027 | $364,538 |
| Missanabie Cree Nation | Missanabie Cree Nation | Flood Hazard Mapping and Modelling | Funding for Missanabie Cree First Nation (MCFN) to support the creation of flood mapping resources to support long-term climate change mitigation planning and the protection of community values. This project will build on the results of the climate change risk assessment. MCFN will work with a water resource engineer to complete flood models, supported by their consultant to collect data and complete the geotechnical mapping required for flood hazard maps and modelling. The work will deliver flood hazard maps and modelling of at-risk areas within MCFN's designated reserve lands and traditional territory. The project will include training for community members on in-field data collection, GPS/GNSS surveying, and surface analysis using GIS. Project results and final flood maps will be shared with the MCFN community hub leads and via the community's existing secure GIS database. | 2023 to 2024 | 2025 to 2026 | $348,637 |
| Kasabonika Lake First Nation | Kasabonika Lake First Nation | Kasabonika Lake First Nation Flood Mapping Project | Funding for Kasabonika Lake First Nation to undertake a flood mapping project to support their climate change adaptation planning. The project will provide the information needed to mitigate the impacts of flooding and erosion, allow for better planning for future community expansion, and improve resiliency to climate change impacts. Proposed work includes hiring a community coordinator, interviews with Elders and knowledge holders, collection of background information and any existing terrain and water level data, possible drone aerial imagery data collection, data analysis and three-dimensional modelling, and mapping to show areas with development potential and areas at risk of flooding and erosion. | 2023 to 2024 | 2026 to 2027 | $547,151 |
| Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation | Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation | Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA) Climate Change Data Gathering | Funding for Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA) to support a climate change data gathering project, which will include data collection related to shoreline erosion, forestry health, invasive species, and other natural resources. The objective is to inform sustainable natural resources management and ensure the safety of community houses near the shoreline. The multi-year project will be led by community staff, which includes certified drone operators. Throughout the project, the leads will engage with Elders and community members to seek their input on the climate change issues that they have noticed within the community, as well as to identify specific areas that the drone should capture for climate monitoring data. BNA will compare the data collected by the community to the historical weather data. The project results will be shared with community members and Chief and Council via community meetings, check-in lunches, and quarterly newsletters. | 2023 to 2024 | 2025 to 2026 | $67,101 |
| Nishnawbe Aski Nation | To be decided | Winter Roads Climate Monitoring Project (Phase 1 & 2) | Funding for Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) to capture, monitor, and enhance existing weather monitoring and develop new ice monitoring networks in the winter road corridors of the NAN territory in Northern Ontario. This project aims to fill knowledge gaps by gathering weather data, ice conditions and the extensive knowledge from community winter road builders and operators in large areas of the NAN territory that are not yet monitored. It will facilitate community partnerships in scientific research and communicate climate resiliency needs to government bodies. The data will feed into broader research efforts, including a national winter roads data collection effort to better understand the impacts of climate change on winter roads, and contribute to the development of tools for seasonal and longer term climate modelling. NAN will be partnering with winter roads communities, the National Research Council, and SmartICE. This project is co-funded with Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program. | 2023 to 2024 | 2026 to 2027 | $664,279 |
| Grand Council Treaty No. 3 | 28 First Nations | Grand Council Treaty No. 3 Community-based Climate Impacts Monitoring Project | Funding for Grand Council Treaty No. 3 work with the twenty-eight Treaty No. 3 communities and their Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and youth to build capacity and monitor climate change impacts across the Treaty No. 3 territory. This will include monitoring changes to weather, precipitation, ice, and water quality/quantity. Data collected through community-led monitoring will be used to strengthen decision-making mechanisms for Treaty No. 3 leadership to advocate for climate change policy reform and to better direct future climate change management and mitigation projects. This project is co-funded with the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $73,000 |
| Washagamis Bay | Washagamis Bay | Climate risk assessment & climate change adaptation plan/handbook | Washagamis Bay First Nation will complete a community climate change risk assessment to understand how climate change is impacting their community, as well as identify activities that the community can take to reduce climate risks. The community has been experiencing impacts related to flooding, drought and wildfires (air quality). The project will be completed over two years and will include community engagement through community workshops; data collection; and interviews with Elders and youth to collect climate change stories. Washagamis Bay First Nation will be supported by their consultant as they prepare a climate risk assessment report; community maps identifying areas impacted by climate change; and the development of a video documentary that will record the community's vision and Indigenous Knowledge connected to climate change. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $165,567 |
| Naicatchewenin First Nation | Naicatchewenin First Nation | Climate Risks Assessment of the Infrastructure in Naicatchewenin First Nation | Naicatchewenin First Nation proposes to conduct a climate risk assessment of community infrastructure assets and facilities to assess its vulnerability to the effects of extreme weather and climate change. The project will build on existing information from the community's asset management plan developed with financial support from Indigenous Services Canada's (ISC). The project will span two fiscal years. Using the First Nations Infrastructure Resilience Toolkit (FN-IRT) - Climate Risks Assessment module, climate change impacts and risks will be identified and assessed in consultation with community members during community workshops. Based on the identified risks, preliminary infrastructure adaptation recommendations will be formulated to identify actions to reduce the impacts associated with the highest vulnerabilities to the community's infrastructure. These recommendations will then be integrated into the community's asset management plan. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $118,010 |
| Batchewana First Nation | Batchewana First Nation | Mapping Our Community Today for A Prepared Future | Funding for Batchewana First Nation (BFN) to complete a community-driven initiative to assess climate risks to their traditional values, lands and resources. The project will leverage existing data and initiatives, specifically the ongoing Mamaweswen Climate Risks Assessment (CRA) of community infrastructure. Key components of this project include BFN membership engagement through surveys, meetings, and interviews to gain insight into their experiences and practices on the land, as well as the development of high-accuracy flood and fire visualization tools, both of which will help to identify priorities for protective measures in relation to climate events. At the completion of this project, BFN will have a comprehensive Geographical Information System database that includes traditional knowledge, flood inundation visualization, aerial imagery, contour lines, and whenever possible, findings from the CRA. Additionally, the community will have built capacity in Geographic Information System/Global Positioning System and recommended next steps to support community planning and climate change adaptation actions. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $207,481 |
| Bearskin Lake First Nation | Bearskin Lake First Nation | Bearskin Lake First Nation – ADAPT Land Drainage Study | Funding for Bearskin Lake First Nation (BLFN) to conduct a Land Drainage Study to plan for the impacts of climate change. The study, which BLFN will complete with technical support from their consultants, aims to address the drainage issues affecting the community, develop a phased plan to implement remedial actions, and to provide guidance and recommendations for future community development and drainage projects. The results of the project will help the community adapt to the changing weather patterns and provide a design, cost estimate and priority list for future drainage improvement works needed to improve road conditions within the community. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $374,993 |
| Caldwell First Nation | Caldwell First Nation | Caldwell First Nation Participation in the Development of the Pelee Coastal Resilience Action Plan | Funding to support Caldwell First Nation's participation on the Pelee Coastal Resilience Committee, which will be developing the Pelee Coastal Resilience Action Plan. The funding will be used to develop a customized engagement plan for the Caldwell First Nation community to ensure the baseline assessment includes their traditional and present uses of the Pelee Peninsula and surrounding lands. In addition, the vulnerability assessment to be completed under the Action Plan will be extended to evaluate threats and risks to physical assets (lands and housing), cultural heritage, and the environment valued by Caldwell First Nation. The results of the Action Plan's assessments will be used to support further engagement with the Nation on the development of adaptation measures; the selection of the preferred approaches; and final design/completion of the adaptation plans. The final Pelee Coastal Resilience Action Plan will be used to support the future implementation of preferred adaptation measures. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $175,950 |
| Naicatchewenin First Nation | Naicatchewenin First Nation | Household Standby Generator Project | Funding for Naicatchewenin First Nation (NFN) to install standby generators to help mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events, including severe storms and in-land flooding, as well as the impacts of wildfires in the region, as these events frequently disrupt the community's power supply. The project responds to the increased risks identified through previous projects, and builds on the learnings from previous installations within NFN. By equipping households with standby generators, NFN will protect the safety and basic needs of community members during periods of power disruptions, thereby reinforcing the climate resiliency of the community. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $250,000 |
| Chippewas of the Thames First Nation | Chippewas of the Thames First Nation | Capacity building support for the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation's Sub Watershed Assessment and Prioritization Planning for Nature-Based Solutions Project | Funding for Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (COTTFN) to support the community to complete a sub-watershed assessment and develop and implement a prioritization plan for the management and re-naturalization of sub-watershed riparian zones and agricultural floodplains within the community using Nature-based Solutions (NbS). The Nation is conducting the project with key academic, research, and professional partners. The project benefits from the success of the previously First Nation Adapt (FNA) funded project that assessed overland flood risk at the Thames River and engaged community members in exploring climate change adaptation priorities. The results of the overall project will inform the Nation's initiative to develop and implement NbS projects to address water quantity and quality issues at the sub-watershed level caused by climate change. | 2024 to 2025 | 2027 to 2028 | $250,000 |
| Red Rock Indian Band | Red Rock Indian Band | Flood & Climate Risk Assessment | Funding for Red Rock Indian Band (RRIB) to complete a flood and climate risk assessment project. The project will see the creation of a comprehensive study that summarizes the ongoing impacts of flooding to support RRIB to effectively plan for and mitigate future climate change related overland flooding. Project activities include community engagement; data collection through field collection and historic data review; development of flood risk maps and engineering flood models; drainage network redesign; Class 'C' cost estimates for the drainage network redesign and additional adaptation structures identified by the community; and GIS training to support the use of the project deliverables by the community after project completion. RRIB will deliver the project with the assistance from their technical consultants. | 2024 to 2025 | 2027 to 2028 | $433,825 |
| Bimose Tribal Council | N/A | 2025 Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference (NOFNEC) | Funding to support the 2025 Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference (NOFNEC) to be held in the Fall of 2025. NOFNEC will offer a combination of hands-on-training, focused workshops, formal presentations and field trips for delegates in attendance from more than 96 First Nation communities from across northern Ontario. The goal of the conference is to provide participants with a holistic approach to environmental management and planning related to solid waste management initiatives; environmental sustainability and stewardship; climate change adaptation and energy conservation; source water protection; mining; lands and resources; and safe fuel handling. This project is co-funded with Indigenous Services Canada. | 2025 to 2026 | 2025 to 2026 | $50,000 |
| Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Pic River First Nation) | Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Pic River First Nation) | Source Water Protection Planning (SWPP) and Actions for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Pic River First Nation) | Funding for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Pic River First Nation) to develop and implement a community-specific source water protection plan (SWPP) that safeguards drinking water quality and quantity as the community transitions to their new water treatment plant. Biigtigong Nishnaabeg will utilize the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation's (OFNTSC) source water protection planning framework to develop this community specific plan. Through community engagement, environmental sampling and on-the-land exercises, the threats to source water and suggested solutions identified by Biigtigong Nishnaabeg's staff, community members, Elders, land users and Chief and Council's will be integrated into the SWPP. Once developed, the SWPP will help Biigtigong Nishnaabeg mitigate, prevent, and anticipate the risks to their water resources, such as climate change and pollution. Biigtigong Nishnaabeg will begin the implementation of actions identified in the SWPP, and incorporate the results into their comprehensive community plan. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $150,000 |
| Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation | Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation | Source Water Protection Planning (SWPP) and Actions for Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA) | Funding for Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA) to develop a community-informed source water protection plan (SWPP) which will allow the community to protect drinking water sources, as well as the water sources which are key to their way of life. BNA will utilize the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation's (OFNTSC) source water protection planning framework to develop the SWPP. Through community engagement, environmental sampling and on-the-land exercises, the threats to source water and suggested solutions identified by BNA's staff, community members, Elders, land users and Chief and Council will be integrated into the SWPP. The SWPP will help BNA mitigate, prevent, and anticipate potential risks and threats to their water sources, including the impacts of climate change. Once developed, BNA will begin the implementation of the identified actions in the SWPP, as well as incorporate the plan into their environmental management plan. This project is co-funded with Indigenous Services Canada's Lands and Economic Development Services Program – Ontario Region. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $75,000 |
| Whitesand First Nation | Whitesand First Nation | Bathymetric Survey and Geomorphic Assessment of the Little Jackfish River | Funding for Whitesand First Nation (WFN) to assess current conditions and climate-related vulnerabilities of the Little Jackfish River system. With technical support from their consultants, the project will include the collection of LiDAR imaging; a bathymetric survey; a geomorphic assessment; and an erosion hazard report. Combined, these studies will examine how the river is changing and where it may be most at risk from erosion, flooding, or future hydroelectric developments. Led by WFN's environment staff and guided by Chief and Council, the project will engage community members through updates, meetings, and events. Local knowledge will guide the fieldwork, and community members will help review the findings to ensure the final report reflects their insights and priorities. The project will result in a detailed report with maps and recommendations to strengthen climate resilience and protect vulnerable areas of the river system. | 2025 to 2026 | 2026 to 2027 | $71,355 |
| Whitesand First Nation | Whitesand First Nation | Floodplain Mapping of Whitesand First Nation Reserve | Funding for Whitesand First Nation to complete a flood mapping project that will focus on flood risk and emergency preparedness. With technical support from their consultants, the project includes LiDAR data collection; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; floodplain mapping; and hazard analysis. Project results will be integrated into planning documents, such as the Emergency Response and Land Use Plans, including scientific data, community knowledge and community priorities. The updated planning documents will guide Whitesand First Nation's emergency response and future community development in the face of climate change, ensuring that future development is safe and sustainable. Community engagement is central, with local knowledge incorporated through community meetings and ongoing feedback during the integration of the project results into planning documents. This project is co-funded with Indigenous Services Canada's Emergency Management Assistance Program - Ontario Region. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $205,310 |
| Mamaweswen - The North Shore Tribal Council | Mississauga First Nation, Serpent River First Nation | Climate Risk Assessment - Mississauga First Nation & Serpent River First Nation | Funding for Mamaweswen - the North Shore Tribal Council (NSTC) to complete climate risk assessments of community assets and infrastructure, using the First Nations Infrastructure Resiliency Toolkit (FN-IRT), in Mississauga and Serpent River First Nations. Members from the other represented communities will participate in the climate risk assessment process to acquire the necessary knowledge and experience to undertake risk evaluations in their own communities in the future. NSTC communities have been impacted by extreme events in recent years, including flooding, forest fires, high winds, etc. Based on the risks identified through the climate risk assessments, preliminary infrastructure adaptation recommendations will be formulated to identify actions to reduce impacts associated with the highest vulnerabilities and risks to the two communities' infrastructures. These recommendations would then be included in the asset management plans the communities developed through NSTC Asset Management Initiative. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $373,007 |
| Sheguiandah First Nation | Sheguiandah First Nation | Sheguiandah First Nation Source Water Impact Assessment & Protection Plan | Funding for Sheguiandah First Nation (SFN) to develop a community-informed Source Water Impact Assessment and Protection Plan. Through community engagement with Elders, youth, leadership and community members, SFN will document Traditional Knowledge about water systems, historical changes, and cultural significance. Engagement will be conducted during community workshops and include information sharing and documentation via participatory mapping of source water areas, climate risks, and priority sites. The project will also include training of community members on the standard methods of practice in water sample collection and documentation, who will then complete field work alongside the community's consultants supporting the project. With the completion of their impact assessment and protection plan, SFN will improve their resiliency to climate impacts affecting water systems (flooding, drought, erosions, changing seasonal patterns) by providing the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to safeguard their water resources for future generations. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $150,000 |
| Mohawks of Akwesasne | Mohawks of Akwesasne | Akwesasne's Climate Change Facility Assessments & Flood Mapping | Funding for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) to conduct climate change risk assessments of its critical infrastructure and roads, as well as to support its flood plain and flood susceptibility mapping activities, in relation to its emergency preparedness and response. Building on previous and ongoing projects, the results of this project, as well as traditional and cultural considerations with respect to emergencies, are to be integrated into MCA's Akwesasne Joint Emergency Operations Plan (AJEOP) through the development of an Evacuation and Flooding Response Plan. In addition, the results will be integrated into MCA's infrastructure and land use plans. MCA will have technical support from its internal project team, as well as many external project partners. This project is co-funded with Indigenous Services Canada's Emergency Management Assistance Program. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $122,769 |
Manitoba
| Partner | Community | Project Title | Project Description | Start Date | End Date | Total Program Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlake Reserves Tribal Council | Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation, Dauphin River First Nation, Little Saskatchewan First Nation, Peguis First Nation, Pinaymootang First Nation, Lake St. Martin First Nation, Lake Manitoba First Nation | Community Adaptation Planning | Funding for Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) to conduct a community adaptation plan with their 7 member nations located in Manitoba's Interlake region. The multi-phase community-based project aims to build capacity, increase community engagement and literacy on climate change, and create climate resilient communities. Participating nations will build upon each of their risk assessments funded from 2018 to 2020 to develop an adaptation plan to respond to specific climate change priorities in each community. Adaptation Planning will be completed with Little Saskatchewan and Dauphin River First Nations and a prescriptive burning adaptation management plan will be developed with Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation, complementary to Indigenous Services Canada's Emergency Management Assistance Program FireSmart funding. The project will include a networking opportunity for the Nations to exchange information on ongoing climate adaptation work in their communities, some of which are funded by FNA (Peguis, Pinaymootang, Lake St. Martin, and Lake Manitoba First Nations). | 2020 to 2021 | 2025 to 2026 | $1,158,038 |
| Swampy Cree Tribal Council | Chemawawin Cree Nation, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Mathias Colomb Misipawistik Cree Nation, Mosakahiken Cree Nation, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation, Marcel Colomb First Nation |
FN Infrastructure Toolkit (PIEVC) Assessment | Funding for Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) to conduct a Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC) screening, using the First Nations Infrastructure Resilience Toolkit (FN-IRT) to assess infrastructure in the 8 SCTC member First Nations. This project will conduct an all climate hazards assessment that will look at impacts on both community buildings and natural infrastructure. The project will leverage the strong Geographic Information System and infrastructure capacity of the tribal council, a project committee with Elders, community technical staff from the communities, and consultants with climate data and PIEVC expertise. FNA facilitated connections with the FN-IRT contacts at Ontario First Nations Technical Services (OFNTSC) to ensure the project team is fully informed on all aspects of the toolkit that was funded by FNA. | 2023 to 2024 | 2025 to 2026 | $688,975 |
| Buffalo Point First Nation | Buffalo Point First Nation | Flood mapping study | Funding for Buffalo Point First Nation (BPFN) to conduct an engineering flood and lake shoreline erosion risk assessment project to improve the community's understanding of climate change risks to support the creation of an adaptation plan. This project will be divided in 4 phases, namely field investigation and data collection, risk assessment using flood and erosion modelling, structural and non-structural adaptation options identification with a focus on nature-based solutions, and an evaluation of options with Class D cost estimates. Community engagement and integration of traditional and local knowledge will be incorporated in the project through multiple meetings that will also serve as avenues for the project team to provide updates and receive regular community feedback. | 2023 to 2024 | 2025 to 2026 | $577,763 |
| Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation | Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation | Water Resilience Master Plan Project | Funding for Sandy Bay Ojibwe First Nation (SBOFN) to develop a Water Resilience Master Plan to improve flood and drought resilience through a community and land-centric approach. This project builds on the results of the community's previous project with FNA (SBOFN Climate Change Adaptation and Awareness project) to implement the identified actions for climate change adaption. This project will produce a Water Resilience Master Plan that focuses on engineering flood mapping while also addressing related adaptation planning priorities, including tree planting and natural infrastructure. A community coordinator will manage the project and conduct community engagement activities, establish a project advisory group that includes Elders and community members with applicable knowledge and expertise, and produce a video to share best practices and learnings from the project. The community has expressed interest in implementing the priority actions identified in the plan by pursuing funding avenues such as HICC after the project's completion. | 2023 to 2024 | 2025 to 2026 | $551,513 |
| Sioux Valley Dakota Nation | Sioux Valley Dakota Nation | Mní Wičóni -Water is Life | Sioux Valley Dakota Nation (SVDN) is proposing a community water contamination assessment project to form the baseline in proactively focusing on the impact of climate change on source and drinking water, and the downstream effect on health. This two-year project is co-funded by First Nation Adapt and Indigenous Services Canada's Climate Change and Health Adaptation Programs and will produce a risk assessment of water quality to climate change report, co-develop watershed mapping with drones for land management, and water testing in source and drinking water to determine impacts of climate change on water quality. The project will integrate youth participation and will be delivered through a holistic approach that braids traditional knowledge with western science. This project will provide a baseline vulnerability assessment, from which the development of an adaptation plan will be co-created with Elders and knowledge keepers in the community. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $53,000 |
| Green Action Centre | St. Theresa Point First Nation | Waste Management Adaptation Plan: Winter Ice Road Failure | St. Theresa Point First Nation (STPFN) is proposing to develop a waste management adaptation plan to address shorter winter road seasons caused by climate change. STPFN is concerned about warmer temperatures impacting winter road conditions, as they depend on them to divert waste away from the community through the Backhaul Program. The project will focus on developing an adaptation plan for the program, a joint effort between Producer Responsibility Organizations, First Nation communities, and the Green Action Centre, to remove waste from remote, fly-in communities through winter roads. In its absence, the community will become more susceptible to hazardous toxins and environmental contamination. The project team will conduct community meetings to gather traditional knowledge of winter roads that will inform the adaptation plan, and a community committee will be created to help steer the project. A cost-benefit analysis will be created to explore alternative actions and potential winter road improvements. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $311,520 |
| Manitoba USKE Inc. | To be decided | Northern Flood Lands Geographical Information System Proposal | Funding for Manitoba USKE Land Managers Association to conduct a regional flood risk assessment to support three to five northern Manitoba First Nations in their efforts to gather crucial information to implement informed flood risk mitigation measures. Based on community engagement conducted in northern Manitoba over the past two years, Manitoba USKE will produce elevation maps, and work with First Nations to gather their Indigenous Knowledge, to identify flood prone areas and priorities for adaptation planning. The project will be implemented in stages, starting with a workshop to introduce drone mapping and Geographic Information Systems to house digital map data and conduct analysis, as well as to support First Nation-led projects using these tools. The workshop will be the first step to help identify participating First Nations. The project plans for strong community involvement from elders, youth, local knowledge keepers to hunters, fishers and other resource users. Water resource engineering consultants and academic partners may also be involved to provide support towards the project. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $124,700 |
| Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan Secretariat Inc. |
Skownan First Nation, Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve, Gambler First Nation |
Climate Change Adaptation – Geospatial Intelligence Project of Treaty 2 First Nations |
Funding for Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan Secretariat Inc. (AASI) to conduct a geospatial intelligence project to produce a regional risk assessment focused on flooding and drought impacts to participating Treaty 2 communities. This project builds on AASI's previous Phase roman numeral 1 project funded by FNA, which focused on the gathering of traditional knowledge of historical flooding in community lands and the overall socio-economic impacts of flooding events. This planned Phase roman numeral 2 aims to complement the community-specific information gathered with high-resolution mapping to be conducted by an Indigenous consultant and reviewed by an engineering firm, GIS and field equipment training, as well as community and local watershed districts engagement. AASI will also complete community-specific geospatial needs assessment with survey grade geospatial datasets that will inform the risk assessment. Results will identify adaptation priorities and inform regional watershed management practices for Phase roman numeral 3 adaptation planning by Treaty 2 communities. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $336,829 |
| Chemawawin Cree Nation | Chemawawin Cree Nation | Resilient Roots: Climate Risk Assessment and Adaptation Plan in Chemawawin Cree Nation | Funding for Chemawawin Cree Nation (CCN) to develop a holistic risk assessment and adaptation planning project to adapt to increased flooding, water security, and wildfire risks in the community. The project features strong community involvement through workshops, staffing the Climate Coordinator and Youth Climate Champion positions within the band office, and forming a community-based working group to steer the project and exchange knowledge between elders, knowledge keepers, and youth. A holistic climate risk assessment, a climate monitoring database, and a climate adaptation plan will be produced to inform the community of high-risk areas. The project is complementary to the Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) project by utilizing the technical data gathered, while providing a holistic and community-wide approach for knowledge gathering and engagement. The results of the project will heavily inform the Nation's wider environmental and community planning, embedding climate change adaptation in future policy and implementation work. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $368,997 |
| Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) | N/A | Manitoba Winter Road Taskforce | Funding for Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) to create a winter roads task force for 11 of their member communities that utilize winter roads. The Northern Manitoba Winter Road Taskforce aims to support the development and coordination of winter road operations to enhance northern transportation and logistics adapted to climate change impacts. The project will enable engagement sessions with partners, collaboration with road operators, the assessment and analysis of available data on winter road operations, and the planning for a broader Winter Road Summit for all winter roads communities in Manitoba. The task force will facilitate partnerships and joint initiatives with community organizations, government bodies and private sector, creating a coordinated First Nation-led approach to advancing future winter roads priorities. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $100,000 |
| Sioux Valley Dakota Nation | Sioux Valley Dakota Nation | MnihíyayA (Flood Waters)-Assessing Flood Risk and Developing Adaptation Strategies for Sioux Valley Dakota Nation through Community-based Flood Mapping | Funding for Sioux Valley Dakota Nation (SVDN) to develop a comprehensive flood mitigation strategy, building upon past studies to address seasonal flooding from the Assiniboine River, Hales Creek and connecting tributaries. The project will be conducted in a multi-phase approach starting with the first year activities of site identification and data gathering, securing a water resources engineer, and conducting community engagement sessions. Future phases of the project will involve the development of a risk assessment and flood mapping, culminating into an adaptation plan to propose structural measures within the community to adapt to seasonal flooding. Results from the project will directly inform the community's planning for land-use, emergency management, economic development, and critical infrastructure. The project will receive support from academic partners and features a strong integration of Dakota knowledge with western science. The consultants will be selected through a request for proposal process led by the Nation. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $127,000 |
| Centre for Indigenous and Environmental Resources | Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation | Knowledge into Action: Building Climate Resilience Leadership in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation Project | Funding for the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER) on behalf of Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation (SBOFN) to develop capacity and knowledge transfer materials to implement the results from the Nation's previous climate change projects. Through the project, CIER will support SBOFN to develop 3 climate leadership positions that will build partnerships with government and regional watershed authorities, lead and embed knowledge transfer materials in community programming, and closely work with Elders and local staff to ensure climate actions are reflective of cultural priorities and lived experiences. These positions will also support community leadership on Nature-Based Solutions initiatives on flood and water quality. The project will result in knowledge transfer materials for SBOFN's key climate change projects that will translate technical studies to community education materials. The project will directly support the Nation's priority of implementation of their previous climate adaptation work through strengthening climate leadership, capacity, and knowledge. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $250,000 |
| Berens River First Nation | Berens River First Nation | Indigenous Health and Climate Adaptation Project | Funding for Berens River First Nation (BRFN) to develop a holistic, community-based risk assessment and adaptation plan addressing climate change impacts on people, lands, waters, and animals. The project will reflect BRFN's traditional understanding of health and resilience, drawing from oral histories, land use studies, and existing reports. Key risks will be identified and prioritized, with an action plan developed to guide future activities. A community advisory committee will support project direction, and community-led mapping will address data gaps. Engagement sessions will include training in climate adaptation to build local capacity. The final report will serve as a foundational reference for community and land use planning, emergency preparedness, and education. By integrating Indigenous Knowledge with scientific approaches, the project will support BRFN in strengthening climate resilience and guiding long-term planning. BRFN will receive technical and project management support from their consultants. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $95,976 |
Saskatchewan
| Partner | Community | Project Title | Project Description | Start Date | End Date | Total Program Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council | Nekaneet First Nation, Wood Mountain Lakota First Nation, Piapot First Nation, Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, Pasqua First Nation, Little Black Bear's Band of Cree & Assiniboine Nations, Okanese First Nation, Star Blanket Cree Nation, Peepeekisis Cree Nation, Carry-The-Kettle Nakoda Nation. | Climate Change Adaptation Strategy | Funding for File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council (FHQTC) to conduct a multi-phased project to support adaptation planning to address the impacts of climate change. The study, which builds from previous work completed by FHQTC, aims to develop a regional climate risk assessment for Treaty 4 territory, develop a FHQTC adaptation strategy and action plan, and conduct a groundwater risk assessment in the context of climate change. FHQTC will leverage its existing relationships with an academic partner to complete the work, and will also provide opportunities for youth to participate in the project in a meaningful way through direct engagement and training. Results of this project will provide FHQTC with a regional overview of climate change impacts, which may help to inform localized adaptation strategies and priorities by member communities. | 2023 to 2024 | 2026 to 2027 | $1,109,188 |
| Witchekan Lake First Nation | Witchekan Lake First Nation | Utilizing Local Knowledge and Flood Mapping to Support Climate Resilience in Witchekan Lake | Funding for Witchekan Lake First Nation to conduct a multi-phased Flood Mapping Study to support adaptation planning to address the impacts of climate change. The study, which was informed by previous data gaps identified from the Agency Chiefs Tribal Council Flood Mapping Project previously supported by the program, aims to better assess flood risk from rising water tables, while taking a two-eyed seeing approach that blends western science and Indigenous Knowledge, with a strong emphasis on capacity-building. The results of this study will help Witchekan Lake First Nation to adapt to changing weather patterns and provide the nation with engineering flood maps, which will be used to inform future community planning regarding the construction of new infrastructure and potential initiatives to protect existing infrastructure from flooding and high water tables. It will also support emergency management practices and inform land use planning. | 2023 to 2024 | 2025 to 2026 | $438,482 |
| Wicehtowak Limnos Consulting Services LP (WLCS), wholly owned by, and the stewardship coordinating organization for George Gordon First Nation | George Gordon First Nation | Assessing Indigenous Traditional Resources: Creating a Resilient Climate Future | Funding for Wicehtowak Limnos Consulting Services (WLCS) to conduct a climate data gap assessment and adaptation planning to address the impacts of climate change. The study, which builds on previous climate change adaptation planning efforts from WLCS funded by the program, identified a need for more localized climate data to help inform future adaptation initiatives in the nation. This project aims to define past climate in the traditional territory of the community to predict future conditions by incorporating a two-eyed seeing approach that blends western science with Indigenous Knowledge. This work will allow the community to develop a climate resiliency tool that will help the nation move towards climate sovereignty. | 2023 to 2024 | 2025 to 2026 | $302,450 |
| Kawacatoose First Nation | Kawacatoose First Nation | Drought Risk Assessment on Kawacatoose First Nation Reserve | Funding for Kawacatoose First Nation (KFN) to conduct a drought assessment project on its reserve in order to support adaptation planning to address the impacts of climate change. The study, which KFN will complete with technical support from their academic partner, aims to address drought issues affecting the community's food security by developing a risk assessment and adaptation plan driven by community awareness and engagement activities. The results of the project will help the community adapt to climate change, mitigate the impacts of drought on food security, and help the community inform future adaptation priorities. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $317,283 |
| Muskowekwan First Nation | Muskowekwan First Nation | Drought Risk Assessment on Muskowekwan First Nation Reserve | Funding for Muskowekwan First Nation (KFN) to conduct a drought assessment project on its reserve in order to support adaptation planning to address the impacts of climate change. The study, which KFN will complete with technical support from their academic partner, aims to address drought issues affecting the community's food security by developing a risk assessment and adaptation plan driven by community awareness and engagement activities. The results of the project will help the community adapt to climate change, mitigate the impacts of drought on food security, and help the community inform future adaptation priorities. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $350,283 |
| Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation | Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation | Flood Mapping on Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation Reserve | Funding for Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation (PRNN) to conduct a multi-year Flood Mapping Study in order to support adaptation planning to address the impacts of climate change. The study, which the community will complete with technical support from their consultant and academic partner, aims to assess flood risks and the seasonal impacts of high ground water in the community while taking a two-eyed seeing approach that blends western science and Indigenous Knowledge. The results of the project will help the community to adapt to changing weather patterns and provide the nation with engineering flood maps and a water management plan, which will be used to inform community planning regarding the construction of new infrastructure and potential initiatives to protect existing infrastructure from flooding and high groundwater. It will also support emergency management practices and inform a community response plan to flooding as well as support the amendment of PRNN's land use plan. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $551,896 |
| Okanese Band | Okanese Band | Rewilding and Indigenous Sacred Ecology Okanese First Nation | Funding for Okanese First Nation (OFN) to support community rewilding efforts on Okanese lands to improve resilience towards flooding and erosion, and enhance air quality. The project will implement part of the adaptation priorities identified through the previous phase of the project funded by FNA. It will restore natural vegetation, including traditional medicines, trees, and shrubs. The additional plant coverage will reduce dust and enhance air quality, while helping prevent flooding and soil erosion by absorbing excess water. The project will engage with Elders and community members to identify culturally significant plant species and determine suitable planting locations. Academic partners will also provide support in determining the suitability of soil to sustain vegetation. By restoring traditional plant species in Okanese lands, the community will address flooding, soil erosion and air quality while supporting Indigenous knowledge and sustainable land stewardship. | 2025 to 2026 | 2026 to 2027 | $245,700 |
| Day Star First Nation | Day Star First Nation | Drought Risk Assessment | Funding for Day Star First Nation (DSFB) to conduct a drought risk assessment and adaptation planning to assess and inform decision-making on land, water systems, infrastructure and food security. The study is driven by Indigenous and Western knowledge systems and community awareness and engagement. Partnerships with two academic partners will support installation of a meteorological station, data collection and analysis, GIS participatory mapping, Drone LiDAR acquisition, hydrological modeling and soil moisture monitoring. The assessment will include tools and recommendations to strengthen water management, support food systems planning, and protect ongoing food security initiatives from the impacts of drought. Small-scale implementation of some proposed mitigation measures will be initiated in the final year of the project. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $371,200 |
| Prince Albert Grand Council | N/A | Enhancing Wildfire Resilience through Equipment Procurement for Fuel Management and Emergency Response in PAGC First Nation Communities | Small-scale Implementation funding for Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) to enhance regional wildfire resilience in PAGC First Nation Communities through equipment procurement for the management of fire-carrying fuel. The project would support the purchase, deployment and management of mobile fuel management equipment; O&M costs will be covered by PAGC. This includes two mobile wood-chippers and a fully equipped mobile trailer containing chainsaws, a tractor, and other vegetation management tools. These assets will be used to equip existing PAGC Type-2 wildfire-trained crew members to support FireSmart activities when they are back in their communities during downtime season. Through its Forestry Department, PAGC has delivered wildfire suppression training, cultural burning instruction, and chainsaw operation courses to member communities. This project builds on PAGC's experience by addressing a critical equipment gap that limits the effectiveness of fuel management and climate adaptation efforts. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $250,000 |
| Piapot First Nation | Piapot First Nation | Piapot Water Resilience and Cultural Resource Adaptation Study | Funding for Piapot First Nation to conduct a community risk assessment on long-term water sustainability, climate-sensitive land use and create an adaptation plan for water and land-based food systems. The study will involve aquifer feasibility and recharge potential, climate risk analysis, governance pathways and cultural resource protection. Results will feed into an agro-business feasibility study to be funded separately. The project will align with the File Hill Qu'Appelle Tribal Council regional groundwater and regional climate change risk assessment and floodmapping in progress. This is a community-driven project that will integrate traditional knowledge, technical expertise, and governance tools to support decision making with the support of private sector partners. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $95,976 |
Alberta
| Partner | Community | Project Title | Project Description | Start Date | End Date | Total Program Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siksika Nation | Siksika Nation | Water Resilience Project: Protecting Water Resources and Infrastructure | Funding for Siksika Nation to develop a Water Resiliency Strategy that will support communication, integration, and community awareness of climate change and water security risks, progress water resilience initiatives, and support exploration of climate change impacts to existing and future water infrastructure. The project is supported by technical advisors and a project team led by Lands Management Service Area (LMSA), and directed by an Elder's Advisory Group and Water Advisory Task Force. A number of separate projects linked to water resiliency have been identified. Through a two-eyed seeing approach, Siksika Nation will build adaptation measures and address community concerns, helping minimize risks due to climate change through learning, planning and proactively working with its community members and all service areas. The project will benefit from holistic community engagement and consultation with Elders to obtain inputs, feedback, and stories regarding land and water in the traditional territory. | 2023 to 2024 | 2025 to 2026 | $267,650 |
| Blood Tribe | Blood Tribe | Wildfire Adaptation Measures for Critical Infrastructure | Funding for Blood Tribe Emergency Services to proactively develop and implement a Wildfire Adaptation for Critical Infrastructure Program (WACIP) to allow the community to adapt to and manage its wildfire risk and decrease the likelihood of disruption to essential services. This project was identified as a priority in the Blood Tribe Community Wildfire Protection Plan . The WACIP will further examine wildfire risk throughout the Blood Tribe, identify key areas containing critical infrastructure and institute a vegetation management and small-scale structure protection program to reduce future wildfire damages and impacts on the Nation. Community engagement, education and training will be completed throughout the project to ensure community-specific values, feedback and perspectives are incorporated and that wildfire adaptation measures are implemented on an ongoing basis. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $244,065 |
| Bigstone Cree Nation | Bigstone Cree Nation | Hoole Creek Floodplain Mapping | Funding for Bigstone Cree Nation (BCN) to complete a flood mapping project to strengthen its understanding of potential outcomes of flooding events and rain disasters. Activities will include data collection, stakeholder engagements, engineering flood mapping, and a final report. The floodplain mapping of Hoole Creek, as well as a separate unnamed creek, is a proactive measure that will assist in mitigating potential damages and risks for future events in BCN, for new and future infrastructure being developed. There have not been any flood mapping studies developed for either Hoole Creek or the unnamed creek in the past. The results will inform upgrades needed to existing infrastructure as well as the Nation's Land Use Planning and Infrastructure Development plans to prevent development in areas prone to flooding with climate change taken into account. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $160,900 |
| Enoch Cree Nation | Enoch Cree Nation | Enoch Cree Nation Wildfire Risk Assessment & Adaptation Program | Funding for Enoch Cree Nation (ECN) Fire and Rescue Services to proactively develop and implement a Wildfire Risk Assessment & Adaptation (WRAA) Program to manage and adapt to wildfire risk and decrease the likelihood of disruption to essential services. This project was identified as a priority in the Enoch Cree Nation Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The WRAA will acknowledge cultural, social, and community-specific needs and increase the resiliency of infrastructure that community members rely upon. The project will involve completing FireSmart home assessment program, completing vegetation management and fuel reduction around high-risk structures. Together, this will inform the implementation of small-scale wildfire adaptation measures within the community. Ongoing community engagement and training will complement the technical parts of the project to inform the cultural preservation of ceremonial areas within the community. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $242,554 |
| Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation | Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation | Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CCARP) | Funding for Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (AFCN) to develop a risk assessment and adaptation plan to address multiple climate impact areas including shorter winter/ice road periods, flooding and erosion, droughts, wildfires, and food insecurity. The project features a comprehensive approach to adaptation planning, involving the different departments within ACFN to develop a coordinated approach; utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to identify and quantify risks; and integrating climate change in emergency and asset management, land use planning, and broader community planning. A financial analysis of the costs of identified risk on community assets will be completed to complement the community knowledge gathered through engagement sessions. The results of the project will include recommendations for an implementation strategy that considers land use decisions as well as public investments for short-to-medium term planning, and integration into local decision-making processes. The Nation will receive technical support from their consultants and academic partners. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $368,433 |
| Sunchild First Nation | Sunchild First Nation | Sunchild First Nation Climate Risk Assessment and Adaptation Plan | Funding for Sunchild First Nation (SFN) to develop a climate change risk assessment and adaptation plan to address flooding, road erosion, and increase the communities' resilience. This project aims to address the vulnerability of SFN's infrastructure to the increasing impacts of climate change and strengthen their ability to adapt. The project builds on the community's active work on community asset management and planning, and facilitates a braiding of western research and Indigenous Knowledge. Through assessment, planning, and community engagement, SFN will be able to approach their community concerns regarding flooding and road erosion from a better informed position. The results of the project will influence long-term decision making and inform community planning projects such as their Land Use Plan, Comprehensive Community plan, and Traditional Land Use map. | 2025 to 2026 | 2026 to 2027 | $139,122 |
| Chiniki First Nation | Chiniki First Nation | Climate Hazard and Resilience Assessment | Funding for Chiniki First Nation (CFN) to conduct a community-based Climate Change Hazard & Resilience Assessment addressing flood, drought, and wildfire risks. The project will begin with community-guided engagement, including co-designed workshops, interviews, and mapping of areas of concern. Workshops will build community capacity through training in Geographical Information System (GIS), hazard analysis, and data governance. A technical climate risk assessment will integrate Traditional Knowledge with scientific data to map hazard intersections with infrastructure, cultural assets, and ecological features. CFN field crews will ground-truth findings through land-based data collection. Based on these results, the community will develop an adaptation roadmap prioritizing infrastructure upgrades, land restoration, and resilience initiatives. A climate vulnerability map will be created to support future planning and decision-making. CFN will receive technical support from consultants throughout the process. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $355,877 |
| Swan River First Nation | Swan River First Nation | Adaptive Ecosystem Health Monitoring: Protecting Grayling Habitat & Reducing Fire Risk in Swan River Territory | Funding for Swan River First Nation (SRFN) to develop a climate risk assessment and adaptation plan focused on the interaction between industrial disturbance and climate change, with emphasis on declining grayling habitat and increased wildfire risk in Swan Hills. The project will use LiDAR, multispectral drone surveys, temperature and water loggers, expert input, and community engagement to develop adaptation prescriptions for riparian restoration and wildfire mitigation. It will also contribute upstream data to enhance SRFN's existing flood risk model, supporting continuity across watershed scales. A coordinated approach will include youth training, expanded monitoring, and protection of culturally significant areas. The project responds to community-identified priorities related to ecosystem health, food security, cultural practices, and access to livelihood, particularly concerning the grayling, a culturally significant species. Results will inform land use planning, emergency preparedness, and long-term resilience. The project builds on previous First Nation Adapt work and aligns with SRFN's Land Stewardship and Environmental Protection Plan. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $250,000 |
| Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta | To be determined | Treaty 8 First Nations Adapt Program 2025-2029 | Funding for Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta (T8FNA) to conduct a regional climate change risk assessment, adaptation plan, and cost benefit analysis with participating member communities located in the northern region of Alberta. The project will engage the participating communities in gathering traditional ecological knowledge from their diverse environments and cultures, while integrating western scientific approaches in adaptation planning to support community prioritization of adaptation options. The project will also include the compilation of climate change adaptation education materials, informed by each community's climate concerns, and training sessions for community members to build capacity. A cost-benefit analysis will be developed for participating communities to support prioritization of implementation options from the resulting adaptation plans. The project will integrate findings from previously-funded climate change adaptation projects by First Nation Adapt, Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program, and Indigenous Services Canada's Climate Change Health Adaptation Program in participating communities. | 2025 to 2026 | 2028 to 2029 | $109,375 |
| Alexander First Nation | Alexander First Nation | Riparian Area Restoration and Protection for Climate Resilience | Funding for Alexander First Nation (AFN) to develop an engineering flood mapping assessment to support the implementation of their riparian protection and restoration initiative. The project will review aerial imagery of riparian zones to document areas where buffers between farmland and waterways have been violated or riparian vegetation is absent, and identify beaver damns, agricultural lands, critical infrastructure, ATV use areas, and floodway and inundation extends. The project will also support engagement activities with the community and land users such as farmers. Findings from the flood maps and community engagement will inform planning and design for revegetation of buffer areas and beaver coexistence infrastructure, fencing installations, and alternate livestock watering systems. The project follows directly from the Nation's Water Sovereignty Action Plan, and results from the project will be used for future implementation of their riparian protection and restoration initiative. The Nation will receive technical support from their consultants. | 2025 to 2026 | 2026 to 2027 | $410,170 |
British Columbia
| Partner | Community | Project Title | Project Description | Start Date | End Date | Total Program Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doig River First Nation | Doig River First Nation | DRFN Indigenous Climate Monitoring: Using cultural indicators to measure climate change and impacts | DRFN aims to develop a tool for understanding the cumulative effects of industry and climate change on water through monitoring and indicator development for five key DRFN values: water, land, wildlife, culture, and prosperity. The project will build off initial work DRFN has completed to develop a set of community identified Chuu (water) cultural indicators and indicator tests to assess baseline conditions and health of the landscape across the territory. The goal is to further knowledge of changing water quality and quantity and environmental conditions by establishing baseline to understand how VCs are changing due to climate change. The project intends to produce Increased community awareness of the impacts of climate change; contribute to the preservation of traditional knowledge, cultural values and language; monitoring data to inform land-use discussions. This project is co-funded with the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $139,160 |
| Lower Similkameen Indian Band | Lower Similkameen Indian Band | Lower Similkameen River Stabilization Monitoring Initiative | Lower Similkameen Indian Band proposes a community-led response to create a comprehensive community-led response to climate change that includes stabilizing the Similkameen River and planning for future extreme wildfire events. This 2-year project will develop long-term plans and build capacity in the community to identify riverbanks at high risk of flooding and erosion, monitor the effectiveness of bank stabilization techniques, draft and implement a water quality monitoring plan, monitor the effectiveness of riparian restoration techniques, and draft and implement a groundwater monitoring plan. The project will be anchored in community knowledge, while working in partnership with scientific expertise for river restoration. This project is co-funded with the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $91,613 |
| Secwepemcul'ecw Restoration and Stewardship Society | Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation, Skeetchestn |
Climate Monitoring for Fire-adapted Ecocultural Restoration | Secwepemcul'ecw Restoration and Stewardship Society is overseeing an adaptation and monitoring project in Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation and Skeetchestn First Nations to monitor pre and post-wildfires to collect data on carbon stored and sequestered within their communities. This work will build on previous carbon monitoring work in the community to understand climate change's impact on standard reforestation, which is impacting soil, forest resilience to wildfire and forest diversity. The project will combine cultural values with Western science to identify forest management adaptation solutions to new climate change conditions. The monitoring program will also contribute to tracking the climate change adaptation solutions identified. This project is co-funded with the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $178,667 |
| Uchucklesaht Tribe Government | Uchucklesaht Tribe | Uchucklesaht Climate Monitoring for Food Security and Climate Resiliency | Uchucklesaht Tribe Government aims to conduct climatic observations related to drought, wildfire, floods, and sea level rise. Data collection, analysis, and modelling options will be utilized to formulate place-based climate adaptation actions. Local predications for future climate impacts will be utilized in the Tribe's traditional territory to plan for climate change impacts effecting food and fish security, groundwater, watersheds, and sea level rise. The goal is to establish climate monitoring network to document long-term climate change across the traditional territory to provide adaptation recommendations. Monitoring stations will be installed and Tribe members will be trained on their operation. Engagement with Tribe members, especially youth and Elders will support identifying site locations and collecting Indigenous climate knowledge. This project is co-funded with the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $58,117 |
| Boney Creek Limited Partnership | Nisga'a Village of Laxgalt'sap | Laxgalts'ap Climate Risk Assessment and Adaptation Plan | The community of Laxgalts'ap is working with Boney Creek Development (Nisga'a Nation) to conduct a climate risk assessment and create a community adaptation plan. The community has concerns regarding the impacts of climate change on rising water levels, temperature changes, and irregular precipitation patterns that are impacting community sites and infrastructure. The project will take place from 2024 to 2026 and will be implemented in four phases: roman numeral 1) planning and coordinating; roman numeral 2) research and analysis, including the collection of historical data and data from related/ previous studies; roman numeral 3) climate risk assessment, including the evaluation of potential climate risks facing the region and two project team and stakeholder workshops; and roman numeral 4) the development of a community adaptation plan, drafting a final report and creating a results brochure for community members. Recommendations and next steps to implement adaptation actions will be proposed to address the climate risks identified through the project. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $119,730 |
| Seabird Island Band (Sqèwqel Development Corporation) | Seabird Island Band | Maria Slough Reconnection Master Plan Project | Funding for Seabird Island Band to conduct an off-reserve adaptation project to develop a master plan to reconnect the Mariah Slough to the Fraser River in order to adapt to increased flooding and erosion concerns exacerbated by climate change. This project, which will convene project partners including various levels of government and community leadership, will review past studies, investigate remediation options such as culverts, infrastructure at risk, and will support the pre-feasibility and planning phase to initiate the work of a larger multi-phase implementation effort. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $138,000 |
| Skeetchestn First Nation | Skeetchestn First Nation | Deadman River Drought Adaptation Planning | Funding for Skeetchestn First Nation to conduct a regional on and off-reserve watershed project for drought adaptation planning and cost-benefit analysis. This project aims to ensure maximum efficiency of water stored in the Deadman River watershed, to account for droughts in the community and support reservoir management. This project is comprised of two components: the development and refinement of operational tools and frameworks to increase the resiliency of the community's water management, and the development of long-term climate adaptation strategies. A cost benefit-analysis will be conducted on potential engineering or nature-based implementation solutions to the water storage and operation of the Snohoosh Reservoir. Key engagement sessions, trainings, and workshops will be conducted. This work will also benefit Skeetchestn's flood management planning and infrastructure protection projects, leveraging relationships with key partners to contribute to Skeetchestn's broader Recovery and Resiliency Initiative. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $533,288 |
| Yekooche First Nation | Yekooche First Nation | Yekooche Climate Adaptation | Funding for Yekooche First Nation to conduct a community project to assess climate impacts and develop recommendations for advancing and implementing actions to increase community resilience. Recommendations will be based on climate change impacts in recent years, community concerns, and projected impacts of climate change in the region. Yekooche has been evacuated due to wildfires several times, and access to the community is also of concern due to the risk of forest fires or other natural disasters, which may impact travel in and out of the community. Other climate impacts of concern include drought, extreme heat and storm events. The project methodology includes background data collection and climate monitoring, several rounds of community engagement throughout the project, and a vulnerability and risk assessment. A finalized adaptation strategy will be developed and will guide implementation options. | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 to 2026 | $248,900 |
| Leq' a: mel First Nation | Leq' a: mel First Nation | Climate Change and Flood Resiliency Initiative | Funding for Leq'a:mel First Nation (LFN) to undertake an assessment and adaptation planning project to address inland flooding and ground instability associated with the Fraser River and its tributary systems. This project will include a community risk assessment of flooding and bank instability hazards affecting infrastructure and residential areas. Key components of the assessment include a geospatial inventory, dedicated coordinators and guardians, a hydrological and geotechnical assessment, streamflow and precipitation monitoring, and rainfall collection data of these hazards. These activities will support the development of a climate change and flood resiliency adaptation plan. Subsequently, LFN will conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the soft and hard adaptation options identified to plan for the community's next steps. The project supports LFN to acquire the necessary data on flooding in the community to contribute to their adaptation plan and evaluate their implementation options to enhance their resilience to climate change impacts. | 2024 to 2025 | 2026 to 2027 | $631,925 |
| Naut'sa Mawt Tribal Council | N/A | Rising Tides, Rising Strength ICCC/CVS Workshop | Funding for Naut'sa Mawt Tribal Council (NmTC) to conduct a workshop from October 21-23, 2025, to bring together coastal British Columbia First Nations to discuss adaptation actions following their coastal vulnerability studies (CVS). Community representatives will present their results from CVS and subsequent adaptation actions, followed by big house discussions. The workshop will also serve as a venue for the Indigenous Coastal Climate Coalition (ICCC) to reinforce partnerships and build stronger relationships with and between Nations. Optional field visits will be proposed to observe climate risks and adaptation measures in communities. A written report of the workshop discussions will be shared with participants. | 2025 to 2026 | 2026 to 2027 | $126,000 |
| Kanaka Bar | Kanaka Bar Indian Band | Renewed Climate Risk and Adaptation Needs Assessment | Funding for Kanaka Bar Indian Band to address inland flooding, wildfire, and drought through the completion of a Renewed Climate Risk and Adaptation Needs Assessment. This project will include hiring a Climate Change Coordinator from the Band, conducting a renewed climate risk assessment, gap analysis, and engagement with the community through workshops, resulting in a new and refined Climate Adaptation Strategy. The project will integrate Traditional Knowledge, environmental data and community-led stewardship to address climate vulnerabilities and undertake enhanced data management, risk assessment, and land-based monitoring with the aim to strengthen community resilience and data sovereignty. This project will further build upon existing assessments supported by FNA to assess gaps and integrate up to date climate hazard data to inform Kanaka Bar's adaptation planning and decision making. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $286,050 |
| Nisga'a Village of Gingolx | Nisga'a Village of Gingolx | Climate Risk and Resilience Planning | Funding for the Nisga'a Village of Gingolx to complete a comprehensive Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan to strengthen the community's resilience to the impacts of sea level rise, storm surges, flooding and coastal erosion. The project will identify climate risks, map vulnerabilities, and develop community-driven adaptation strategies. The methodology includes project initiation, research and learning, climate risk assessment, and resilience plan development. Community engagement and knowledge sharing are embedded throughout to ensure that both traditional knowledge and the perspectives of future generations are fully incorporated in the planning process. Adaptation actions will be identified and prioritized into a Climate Resilience Plan and final presentations and brochures will be distributed to leadership and community members. | 2025 to 2026 | 2026 to 2027 | $118,378 |
| Okanagan Indian Band | Okanagan Indian Band | Six Mile/Equesis Creek Infrastructure Improvement & Renaturalization for Flood Protection | Funding for Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) to support habitat and ecosystem restoration at the Westside Road weir site intake location along the Equesis/ Six Mile creek to address flooding, wildfire, and erosion. The project is divided into three phases; planning, construction and revegetation, and effectiveness monitoring. Building on prior assessments, and contributing to broader efforts to restore the Equesis Creek watershed, OKIB will replace existing water intakes with upgraded ecologically friendly structures, replace aging infrastructure with nature-based instream features, and enhance the connection and condition of the creek banks and floodplain upstream. The project supports OKIB's broader watershed stewardship goals and ongoing climate adaptation efforts through improving the function of and protecting community water infrastructure, restoring natural ecosystems, and increasing the community's flood capacity to minimize risks to adjacent homes in future flood events. | 2025 to 2026 | 2026 to 2027 | $250,000 |
| Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band | Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band | All Hazards Risk Assessment and Adaptation Strategy | Funding for Whispering Pines/ Clinton Indian Band (WPCIB) to enhance resilience to inland flooding, wildfire, and drought through a comprehensive all hazards risk assessment and climate adaptation strategy. The project will be guided by a dedicated project coordinator from the Band, and builds on previous work, the risk assessment will include data collection hazard identification, community engagement, risk analysis and the development of mitigation and preparedness strategies. Additionally, a water sustainability assessment will be conducted to protect and secure WPCIB's groundwater resources from climate impacts such as drought and shifting water supply and quality including a groundwater sustainability assessment and evaluation of future groundwater potential. Indigenous knowledge and western science will be integrated throughout the project. The project will identify both immediate and long-term adaptation needs with recommendations and next steps for implementation. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $261,000 |
| Lillooet Tribal Council | Xwísten (Bridge River), Ts'kw'aylaxw, Xaxli'p, Sekw'el'was and Tsal̓álh | Our Living History with Fire and Controlled Burning | Funding for the Lillooet Tribal Council ( Xwísten, Ts'kw'aylaxw, Xaxli'p, Sekw'el'was and Tsal̓álh) to conduct as assessment of forest stand densities utilizing both Indigenous ways of knowing and western science perspectives. This project is divided into two phases: (1) training, hiring, data collection, and forest stand assessment; and (2) outreach and community engagement, implementation area identification. A module for seeking to repatriate these stands to historic conditions will be developed with the goal of implementing wildfire mitigation through a combination of mechanical/hand treatments and cultural burnings to restore sites to original conditions after the assessment and engagement is completed. The project will implement community input, analysis of historical (1920-1960) pre-forest management records, and will build capacity among the participating communities through integrating climate change risks into community planning documents. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $526,411 |
| Semiahmoo First Nation | Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Leq'a:mel and Semá:th, Tsawwassen & Squamish | Coastal Vulnerability Study | Funding for Semiahmoo First Nation to carry out assessments of the risk of inundation from sea level rise, coastal storm events, and tsunamis for the communities of Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Leq'a:mel and Semá:th, Tsawwassen & Squamish. This project is part of the ongoing Coastal Vulnerability Study (CVS). The data the CVS provides communities the information necessary to plan for the long-term impacts of changing climate. Through site visits, predictive sea level modeling, and earthquake-generated tsunami risk assessments the CVS will generate flood models, risk level mapping, and mitigation planning information tailored to the communities. This information will provide data suitable for long-term infrastructure and climate change adaptation planning. Results will be summarized in a Hazard Overview Report, followed by community‑specific Vulnerability Reports and Primers identifying infrastructure risks. | 2025 to 2026 | 2027 to 2028 | $951,547 |
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| Partner | Community | Project Title | Project Description | Start Date | End Date | Total Program Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okwaho Equal Source | N/A | Indigenous Climate Hub – Part chiffre romain 5: Indigenous Climate Hub Website and Social Media Activities | Funding for Okwaho Equal Source to continue to support the Indigenous Climate Hub through the sharing of Indigenous experiences, knowledge, and perspectives on climate change. During this phase, the Indigenous Climate Hub plans to increase its influence and outreach via 3 initiatives, including: the launch of an Indigenous podcast/webcast series, expanding into diverse social media platforms, and continuing to enhance the information and knowledge shared on website. Through storytelling, digital outreach, and consistent online presence, the Indigenous Climate Hub aims to make a profound impact in fostering awareness and action on Indigenous climate change issues. The goal is to continue to amplify the voices of Indigenous Peoples and communities, engage a broad spectrum of demographics, and promote community-driven climate change advocacy. | 2018 to 2019 | 2026 to 2027 | $684,577 |
| Bridge Building Group | N/A | Support for First Nations Governance Committee | Funding for Bridge Building Group to help the First Nation Adapt Program and the Indigenous Community Based Climate Monitoring Program plan and facilitate the first meeting of their joint First Nations governance committee. The purpose of the initiative is to provide strategic advice to the programs on their investments over the short to medium-term. This project is co-funded between the First Nation Adapt Program and the Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program. | 2025 to 2026 | 2025 to 2026 | $21,476 |