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Special Projects

The needs of Member Nations are always evolving. This is how NmTC stays ready to meet them.

Beyond our core service areas, Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council pursues additional project funding to respond to emerging priorities. These projects are driven by what the Nations bring to us — enabling us to walk alongside our Nations and provide support where it is needed most.

No two projects are the same. That is the point.

Organizational & operational excellence 

Impactful programs, projects, & services 

Meaningful conversations & communications 

Projects

As priorities evolve, we remain responsive and focused on the things that matter most to our Nations.

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Community Safety Planning Project

Project Lead: Iiyowshtuwulh Angelina Rice

Bringing Nations together to strengthen safety and wellness.Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council is working alongside our Member Nations to lead a Nation-led Community Safety Planning process.This initiative brings together staff, leadership, Elders, youth, service providers, and partners to co-develop a shared Community Safety Plan grounded in Indigenous values, lived experience, and collective responsibility.Building on the important...

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Cultural Grants

The Cultural and Community Grants Program offers small annual grants to Member Nations to support cultural activities, sporting events, and community gatherings. Each Member Nation has access to up to $6,000 per year, eligible to be carried over for four consecutive years. Since 2010, $344,500 has been distributed to Member Nations through this program.

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Cultural Safety Training Program

Project Lead: Johnna Puusa

Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council’s cultural training and inclusion project currently includes two training programs for Member Nations and their staff: Honouring The Truth—Our Shared History, and Stronger Together – Cultural Identity as a Path to Healing.

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Wills and Estate Management

Project Lead: Ethan Whitelaw

Wills and estate planning is complex in any community. In First Nations communities, it carries additional layers: the importance of oral tradition, the intersection of federal and treaty law with community membership codes, and deep cultural considerations around land, property, and what we leave behind for those who come after us.

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Recent Projects

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Microsoft Suite Training

NmTC hosted Microsoft Training courses in our Member Nations to increase capacity, knowledge, and confidence with Microsoft’s core programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. These 2-day hands-on Training courses were hosted for staff and/or community members based on each Member Nations specific need.

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Governance Toolkit

NmTC developed a comprehensive Governance Toolkit to help Member Nations and partners better understand who NmTC is, how it is structured, and what it offers. The toolkit covers Member Services, organizational structure, Member Nation profiles, and the Executive Team — a practical resource built to travel.

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Economic Development Needs Assessment

The goal of the Economic Development Needs Assessment was to acquire a strong understanding of our Member Nation's individual Economic development strengths, gaps, and capacity development needs to determine how NmTC can best support them in their efforts towards Economic self-determination.