New Aerodrome for York Factory First Nation
Official title: York Factory First Nation Ten Shilling Aerodrome Project
York Factory First Nation wants to build a private airstrip near their community in northeastern Manitoba. The 1,530-metre runway would serve emergency services, improve access to traditional territory, and support tourism. The project site is about four kilometres south of the York Factory National Historic Site.
Why This Matters
This project matters most to York Factory First Nation members and nearby communities. Better air access means faster emergency response times in a remote area. It could also open up tourism opportunities at the historic site where the Hudson's Bay Company once operated.
What Could Change
If approved, a new private aerodrome would be built along Ten Shilling Creek. Emergency medical evacuations and supply deliveries would become easier. The runway could eventually support tourism flights to the York Factory National Historic Site.
Key Issues
- What are the potential environmental effects of building an airstrip near Ten Shilling Creek?
- How will the project affect the nearby York Factory National Historic Site?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.