Pikangikum First Nation — Pikangikum First Nation is building an accessible, environmentally friendly multi-use facility to support critical needs in the community and bring about long-term positive change. This is supported by a $17 million investment from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. The Cultural Learning and Community Centre will have a daycare providing holistic support of children and their families, an …
Manawan Atikamekw Territory – In presence of many future students and over 100 guests and members of the Manawan community, the Government of Canada and the Atikamekw Council of Manawan proudly inaugurated the new Awacak okiskinohamatowikamikowaw Elementary School. This achievement marks an important milestone for the Atikamekw community. The school is designed to accommodate students from kindergarten to Grade 6 …
Sudbury – Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a FedNor investment of $377,832 to help Cambrian College accelerate research and development (R&D), support local businesses and create more jobs in Greater Sudbury. MP Lapointe was joined for the announcement by Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and …
PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION – The Ontario government announced its plan to partner with the Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority and the Government of Canada to build a permanent bridge across the Berens River and an all-season road to Pikangikum First Nation. The project will unleash new economic opportunities, create safer travelling conditions, and improve the safety and quality of life …
Moosomin First Nation – The Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous communities to help establish educational institutions that will deliver quality and culturally appropriate programs and services for children. Chief Cheryl Kahpeaysewat of Moosomin First Nation, along with Council, Elders, community members, and representatives from ISC, celebrated the grand opening of the community’s new K-12 school. This …
FedNor funds will help support the community’s municipal revitalization plan Pickle Lake – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a FedNor investment of $1,095,819 in the Township of Pickle Lake. The funds will support the construction of a community services and training centre, a key part of Pickle Lake’s comprehensive municipal revitalization plan. The …
Natoaganeg – Natoaganeg First Nation broke ground at a 45-unit subdivision that will create more places to call home to meet the community’s growing needs. The new subdivision represents phase 2 of a five-phase growth plan. This project will also generate good job opportunities for the area, with a commitment to hire a minimum of 25 per cent local First …
Gore Bay – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and to the Minister of Official Languages, announced a Government of Canada investment of $999,620 so that the LaCloche Manitoulin Business Assistance Corporation (LAMBAC) can continue to deliver the Northern Ontario Women program across Northern Ontario. The announcement was made …
Star Blanket Cree Nation – A new state-of-the-art water treatment plant is providing clean drinking water to all homes and supporting Star Blanket Cree Nation in living without a drinking water advisory for the first time in over 17 years. The community’s dedication and commitment to providing clean, safe drinking water has helped them to lift the boil water advisory …
Thunder Bay – Alexander Henry is permanently moored in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on Lake Superior. It is a retired light icebreaker, buoy tender and navigational aid ship that served as the first Canadian government-owned icebreaker on the Great Lakes, from 1959 to 1985. Constructed in the former Port Arthur Shipyard in 1958 for the Department of Transport’s Marine Services fleet, …
