Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Wasauksing First Nation wants to build 10 prefabricated homes on reserve land near Parry Sound, Ontario. The project includes roads, utilities, and landscaping on a 3,500 square meter site. Construction is planned for September 2025.
Why This Matters: This is a First Nation housing project on reserve land. If you're a member of Wasauksing First Nation or live nearby, this could affect your community. The environmental review ensures the project won't harm local water, land, or wildlife.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Tsawout First Nation wants to add a highway exit at Jus Kun Road where it meets Highway 17. Right now, you can only enter—there's no way out. The project would also widen two narrow one-way roads and add proper drainage.
Why This Matters: Live near the Tsawout First Nation reserve on Vancouver Island? This road upgrade could change traffic patterns in your area. Better access means safer travel for residents and visitors alike.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
O'Chiese First Nation wants to build a 49-lot housing subdivision on their reserve. The project includes clearing trees, installing water and sewer lines, and paving an existing access road. This is an environmental assessment for on-reserve...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs for O'Chiese First Nation members. If you're a community member or live nearby, construction could affect local roads and utilities during development.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Telus wants to build a 102-metre cell tower on Skeetchestn First Nation reserve in British Columbia. The guyed tower would have six antennas providing cellular and data services to the area. More antennas could be added later as needed.
Why This Matters: Live on or near Skeetchestn Reserve? This tower could improve your cell service and data coverage. The 102-metre structure would be visible from surrounding areas.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Bell Canada wants to lay underwater fibre optic cables to bring internet service to homes on Ella Lake, Upper Island Lake, and the Obadjiwan 15E community of Batchewana First Nation. The project involves about 3.3 km of submarine cable across the...
Why This Matters: Live on one of these lakes or in Obadjiwan 15E? This project could finally bring high-speed internet to your home. Underwater cables mean construction in the lake—something nearby residents and the First Nation community may want to weigh in on.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Brookfield Residential wants to build 78 townhome units in 12 buildings on Tsuut'ina First Nation land near Calgary. The site is part of the Taza development and already has utility infrastructure in place.
Why This Matters: Live near the Taza development southwest of Calgary? This project would add 78 new homes to the area. It's part of the growing partnership between Tsuut'ina Nation and developers bringing housing to the region.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Alexander First Nation wants to build a new housing subdivision called Big Hills Estate. The project would clear land for residential lots and install water, sewer, power, gas, and roads. It's located southeast of Township Road 563 and Range Road 11...
Why This Matters: This project could bring new housing to Alexander First Nation community members. If you live nearby, construction activity and new infrastructure may affect your area. The development will also impact previously undeveloped land.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Whitesand First Nation wants to prepare 19 lots for future housing. The work includes clearing land, extending water and hydro services, and installing septic systems. This is part of the federal environmental assessment process for projects on...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs in an Indigenous community. For Whitesand First Nation members, it means 19 new lots ready for homes. It's a small but concrete step toward addressing the housing shortage many First Nations face.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Telus wants to run 5.3 km of fibre optic cable to bring internet to three homes on two First Nations reserves in BC's Cariboo region. The cable would be buried underground or strung on poles along existing roads.
Why This Matters: This project would bring high-speed internet to residents of Quesnel 1 and Alexandria 1 reserves who currently lack reliable connectivity. For these three households, it means access to online services, remote work, and education that many Canadians take for granted.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Alberta wants to replace an old 38-meter radio tower with a new 35-meter one on Stoney First Nation land near Mînî Thnî. The tower supports emergency communications for police, fire, and ambulance services across the province.
Why This Matters: Live on or near Stoney First Nation reserves? This tower affects your local landscape. The system helps first responders communicate during emergencies—potentially improving response times for everyone in the area.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Weenusk First Nation is upgrading the heating system at Ma-Tah-Ha-Mao School. The old indoor fuel tank will be removed and replaced with a new 11,000-litre outdoor tank on a concrete pad. The project includes new fuel lines to the school and fencing...
Why This Matters: This project ensures students at Ma-Tah-Ha-Mao School have reliable heating. Moving the fuel tank outside reduces fire risk inside the school. For the Weenusk First Nation community, it's about keeping their children safe and warm.
Regulations & Permits
Education
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
North Caribou Lake First Nation wants to tear down its old diesel power station. The project involves removing fuel tanks, generators, and buildings, plus cleaning up contaminated soil. Most hazardous waste will be cleared before demolition starts.
Why This Matters: This matters most to North Caribou Lake community members. The old diesel station has contaminated the site, and proper cleanup protects local groundwater and soil. Salvaged materials may be reused in the community.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
SaskPower is seeking a blanket permit to install and maintain electrical distribution infrastructure on Wapachewunak First Nation (English River First Nation) reserve lands in Saskatchewan. The permit would allow ongoing work including power lines...
Why This Matters: Live on Wapachewunak First Nation reserve? This permit affects what SaskPower can do on your land. Power line work could happen near wetlands and waterways that matter to your community.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Red Earth Cree Nation wants to upgrade residential roads on two reserves in Saskatchewan. The project covers Red Earth #29 (Natacam) and Carrot River #29A, about 2 km apart. Work includes fixing roads, improving drainage, replacing culverts, and...
Why This Matters: Live on Red Earth Cree Nation land? These upgrades could mean better roads, less flooding, and safer driving conditions in your neighbourhood. Construction may cause temporary disruptions.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Peguis First Nation wants to build a 30-metre radio tower on their reserve in Manitoba. The tower will support a VHF communication system used by the band, with the possibility of adding more equipment later.
Why This Matters: Live near Peguis First Nation? This tower could affect your view of the landscape. For band members, it means better radio communication for community services.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Broadband Communications North wants to bring high-speed fibre internet to every home in York Landing, a remote Manitoba community. The project involves burying about 21 km of fibre optic cable along Highway 6N and throughout the community's roads.
Why This Matters: Live in York Landing? This project could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Remote communities often struggle with slow or unreliable connections, making it hard to work from home, attend online classes, or access telehealth services.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital