Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Hydro One and First Nation sign equity agreement for transmission project
At a ceremony in Thunder Bay, Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation and Hydro One Networks Inc. signed an equity agreement on the Waasigan Transmission…
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CIB invests $6.4M towards Indigenous-owned wastewater treatment plant
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the shíshálh Nation Government District (sNGD) announced financial close on an agreement, which will see the CIB lend more…
CIMA+ partners with Indigenous charity as part of reconciliation plan
CIMA+ announced the implementation of its Reconciliation Action Plan, with the intention of advancing the company’s goal of continued collaboration with Indigenous peoples across Canada.…
Governments invest in infrastructure projects in Berens River First Nation
The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced more than $31.6M in funding for four infrastructure projects in the Berens River area. More than $20.4 million in joint…
B.C. contributing $20M toward Taku River Tlingit First Nation hydroelectric project
The Province of British Columbia announced it is contributing $20 million toward a hydroelectric generation and transmission project being developed by the Taku River Tlingit…
Indigenous-owned hotel opens in Winnipeg on Madison urban reserve
The Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport (Odé Aki) hotel, owned by Long Plain First Nation and located on their Madison urban reserve, celebrated its grand opening.…
First Nations community gets first-rate water treatment facility
By David Horton Since the 1970s, the Canadian government has promised to provide communities living on First Nation Reserves with the same quality water and…
Cenovus joins First Nations Major Projects Coalition’s Sustaining Partners Program
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) announced Cenovus Energy Inc. (Cenovus) as a new member of its Sustaining Partners Program. The program furthers FNMPC’s ability…
HydroOne partners with First Nations on new capital transmission line projects
In partnership with First Nation leaders from across Ontario, Hydro One announced its new equity partnership model with First Nations on new capital transmission line…
Edmonton solar farm to help power water treatment plant
The City of Edmonton and EPCOR announced that the kisikaw pisim solar farm is now in operation – generating renewable electricity to help power the…
Forum launched for First Nations housing and infrastructure in Atlantic Canada
The Canadian Institute announced the Forum on First Nations Housing and Infrastructure Atlantic, to discuss the Federal Government’s multi-billion-dollar investment into Indigenous communities and projects.…
Aecon partners with First Nations to create Indigenous-led joint venture
The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, and Aecon announced that they have formed the Aecon Three Fires (A3F) joint…
Ahousaht First Nation celebrates completion of their new wastewater treatment plant
Ahousaht First Nation celebrated the completion of their new wastewater treatment plant, located at Ahousaht First Nation’s Maaqtusiis Reserve No. 15. This plant replaces the…
Canada makes$15.5M investment in Yukon’s largest solar project
The Government of Canada announced an investment of nearly $15.5 million from the federal government for the Copper Niisüü Limited Partnership, the development corporation of White…
Canada, Manitoba partner to support Hudson Bay Railway upgrades
The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced a joint investment of up to $147.6 million over two years to the Arctic Gateway Group to support…
EllisDon partners for the first Housing Now Indigenous-led site in Toronto
EllisDon Community Builders has partnered with the Missanabie Cree First Nation for the first Housing Now Indigenous-led site for Indigenous seniors. Located at 140 Merton…
Nova Scotia First Nation receives funding for green energy infrastructure improvements
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia and the Eskasoni First Nation announced joint funding for the construction of a solar energy generation system for…
CIB invests $10M in new broadband infrastructure serving rural Alberta
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has formalized their agreement with Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership (Arrow) to commit $10 million towards new broadband infrastructure serving Indigenous and…
National Indigenous People Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures,…
Services agreement signed for Vancouver’s Sen̓áḵw development
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) announced the signing of a services agreement with the City of Vancouver. This agreement is an important step as the…
Yukon government awards contract to replace Nisutlin Bay Bridge
The Yukon government’s Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project has been awarded to Graham Infrastructure LP for $160 million. The new Nisutlin Bay Bridge will be…
Ontario invests in training for Indigenous people for highway project
The Ontario government is investing more than $3.7 million to train 110 members of Treaty #3 First Nations communities for rewarding careers in construction. Through…
Indigenous Infrastructure
Advocating for an inclusive and secure future with AFN Director of Infrastructure, Irving LeBlanc. By Connie Vitello What are the unique challenges facing Indigenous infrastructure…
New program to help advance opportunities for First Nations
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) announced the launch of its Sustaining Partners Program. The program furthers FNMPC’s ability to advance relationships between…