Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Birch Narrows First Nation wants to build a waste transfer station about 600 metres south of their community in northern Saskatchewan. The facility would include a maintenance building, recycling storage, hazardous waste containment, and a platform...
Why This Matters: This project would improve waste management for Birch Narrows First Nation community members. Proper waste handling protects local water and land. The construction will disturb about 6.5 hectares of land near the community.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Poundmaker Cree Nation wants to build a new bridge over Cut Knife Creek in Saskatchewan. The 15-metre bridge would replace an old low-level crossing about 400 metres upstream. It'll provide better access to homes, community buildings, and cultural...
Why This Matters: This is a local infrastructure project for Poundmaker Cree Nation. If you live in the community or use Cut Knife Creek for navigation, this affects you directly. The old crossing will be removed once the new bridge is built.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build a 3-hectare oil drilling pad near an existing wellsite. The project includes a log deck and space for multiple oil wells. Once drilling is complete, the site would be cleaned up and restored.
Why This Matters: This is a routine oil industry permit on Indigenous lands. If you live near the project area or have concerns about oil development on First Nations territory, this decision affects you. The company says they've avoided wetlands and fish habitat.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Okanese First Nation wants to widen an existing road that leads to their lagoon. The project would expand the road to 7 metres wide and extend the turnaround area at the end. A culvert will also be replaced where a seasonal drainage channel...
Why This Matters: This is a small infrastructure project on First Nation land. It mainly affects Okanese First Nation community members who use this road to access the lagoon. If you live nearby or have concerns about local drainage patterns, this could be relevant to you.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation wants to fix 2.2 km of roads and drainage on their Sandy Bay reserve in Saskatchewan. The existing roads have blocked culverts, deep ruts, and washed-out sections. The project includes new culverts, ditch improvements...
Why This Matters: Live on Sandy Bay reserve? These road repairs could make your daily commute safer and prevent flooding near your home. The drainage fixes should reduce washouts that cut off access during heavy rains.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Infrastructure Canada (Federal)
The Nanoose First Nation wants to build a 295-metre asphalt pathway connecting their community's waterfront to Snaw-Naw-As Road. The trail would link residential areas, a campground, and playground to the waterfront, plus connect to the Market and...
Why This Matters: This is a local infrastructure project for the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation community. If you're a member of the Nation or live nearby, this trail could improve how you get around. The pathway would make it easier to walk or bike between homes, the waterfront, and local businesses.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is cleaning up an old wastewater treatment plant on Bunibonibee Cree Nation land near Oxford Lake, Manitoba. The project involves demolishing the old building, removing underground tanks and pipes, and pulling water intake...
Why This Matters: Live in Bunibonibee Cree Nation? This cleanup happens just 40 metres from a residential triplex. Residents may need to temporarily move during construction. The work also affects Oxford Lake, where water intakes and outfall lines will be removed.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
SaskPower wants to replace aging power lines near North Battleford, Saskatchewan. The project involves building 51 km of new lines and removing 36 km of old ones. A portion crosses Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation reserve land...
Why This Matters: Live on or near the Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man reserve? This project will affect your area directly. Construction crews will clear vegetation and install new poles along existing roads. There's also work planned near wetlands and a permanent residence.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Pikangikum First Nation wants to build 10 four-bedroom homes on Lagoon Road. The site is already cleared and has road access. Water and sewage will be trucked in until permanent services reach this part of the community.
Why This Matters: This project addresses the housing crisis in Pikangikum, a remote fly-in community in northwestern Ontario. If you're a community member or concerned about Indigenous housing conditions, this affects you directly.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
TAQA North Ltd wants to build a 3.7 km pipeline on Sunchild First Nation reserve land in Alberta. The pipeline would connect two new gas wells to an existing wellsite. It would carry sweet gas (natural gas without toxic hydrogen sulfide).
Why This Matters: Live on or near Sunchild First Nation reserve? This pipeline would cross 5.36 hectares of reserve land. Construction could affect local roads and land use. The project expands existing gas extraction on Indigenous territory.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
A telecom company wants to add microwave antennas to an existing tower on the Piikani Reserve near Brocket, Alberta. The antennas would create a high-speed internet link between Pincher Creek and Brocket. No new tower is being built—this is about...
Why This Matters: Live on or near the Piikani Reserve? This could improve internet connectivity in your area. The tower already exists, so visual impact is minimal. Members of the Piikani Nation may want to weigh in on infrastructure changes on reserve land.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Blood Tribe Agricultural Project wants to build a new administration office on their reserve in Alberta. The work includes demolishing the old building, putting in a new water well, and adding a septic field. Since the site was already...
Why This Matters: This is a routine infrastructure project on Blood Tribe land. It mainly affects the local community and workers involved in the construction. If you live nearby or work with the Blood Tribe Agricultural Project, you might want to know about the changes.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Red Earth Cree Nation wants to upgrade its sewage pumping stations to support new housing developments. The project includes building enclosures over existing pump stations, replacing one station entirely, and installing over 10 kilometres of new...
Why This Matters: This project directly affects Red Earth Cree Nation community members. Better sewage infrastructure means the community can build more homes. It's a basic but essential upgrade for a growing First Nation.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
SaskPower wants to replace aging overhead powerlines on and near Star Blanket First Nation Reserve land in Saskatchewan. The project involves removing old wooden poles and installing new ones, clearing vegetation, and spanning Pearl Creek with...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Star Blanket First Nation Reserve? This project could affect your land and daily life. Construction crews will be clearing vegetation and replacing power poles in the area. The work crosses Pearl Creek and passes near wetlands, so environmental impacts matter here.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (BNA) First Nation is building a new waste transfer station on their lands. The 8,000 square metre facility will handle garbage and recycling for community members. Waste won't stay there permanently—it'll be transferred...
Why This Matters: This project directly affects BNA community members who need proper waste disposal services. As the community grows, having a dedicated transfer station means residents won't have to travel far to dispose of garbage and recycling. The fenced facility also helps prevent illegal dumping and keeps...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation wants to fix 7.1 km of roads on their reserve. The roads are in rough shape—heavy rutting, missing gravel, and broken culverts make it hard for residents to get home safely. Emergency vehicles struggle too. The work...
Why This Matters: This matters most to Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation members who live on the reserve. Bad roads mean ambulances and fire trucks can't always get through. Residents risk getting stuck or damaging their vehicles just trying to get home.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation