Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Wahpeton Dakota Nation wants to upgrade about 28 km of roads on their reserve in Saskatchewan. The project includes fixing damaged road surfaces, adding gravel, clearing overgrown vegetation, and improving drainage. Some roads will be decommissioned.
Why This Matters: Live on or near Wahpeton Dakota Nation? These road upgrades could mean safer driving, less vehicle damage, and faster emergency response times. Construction may cause temporary disruptions.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
ATCO wants to replace aging plastic natural gas pipes serving the Enoch Cree Nation near Edmonton. The project involves installing 8.3 km of new polyethylene mains and upgrading 80 service connections. Work will use trenchless drilling to minimize...
Why This Matters: Live on Enoch Cree Nation territory? This project will affect your neighbourhood. Expect some construction activity as crews replace underground gas lines. The good news: trenchless drilling means less digging up roads and yards.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Whitefish Lake First Nation wants to build a Family Preservation and Prevention Building on Utikoomak Lake reserve. The project includes solar and geothermal heating, new water and sewer connections, and a parking lot. Construction would happen on...
Why This Matters: This project would provide family support services directly on reserve. For Whitefish Lake First Nation members, it means easier access to child and family services without travelling off-reserve. The green energy features could also serve as a model for other First Nations infrastructure projects.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Woodland Cree First Nation wants to build five new housing lots on their reserve lands near Cadotte Lake, Alberta. The project would clear 20 hectares of mature forest to make room for trailer homes and utility hookups. Construction was planned for...
Why This Matters: This is a First Nation community addressing its housing needs on reserve land. For Woodland Cree members, this means more homes for families. The environmental review ensures the forest clearing is done responsibly.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Iskut First Nation wants to build a waste transfer station on reserve land near Highway 37. Right now, community waste goes to the Iskut Landfill, but that's closing soon under a regional plan. This new facility would handle the community's...
Why This Matters: This mainly affects Iskut First Nation residents who need reliable waste management. If you live in or near the Kulachon subdivision, construction will happen close by. The project ensures the community won't be left without waste services when the landfill closes.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
TAQA North Ltd wants to expand an existing gas wellsite on O'Chiese First Nation Reserve in Alberta. The expansion would add 0.56 hectares to drill two new gas wells, bringing the total site to 3.64 hectares. A nearby borrow pit would also be...
Why This Matters: This project affects O'Chiese First Nation lands directly. Community members may have concerns about environmental impacts, land use, or how resource development benefits their community. If you live on or near the reserve, this expansion could affect your surroundings.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Kawacatoose First Nation wants to build 8 telecommunication towers to bring high-speed internet to their community. Each tower would be 96 feet tall with antennas operating on 5 GHz bands. This is a standard tower notification process under federal...
Why This Matters: Live near Kawacatoose First Nation in Saskatchewan? These towers could affect your sightlines or property views. For community members, this means finally getting reliable high-speed internet access.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Loon River Cree Nation wants to open a gravel pit on their reserve to supply materials for building Highway 686. The pit would extract 60,000 cubic meters of aggregate over 5-10 years. This means clearing undeveloped land and building a new...
Why This Matters: Live near Loon Lake Reserve No. 235? This project could bring construction traffic and noise for up to 10 years. The new highway could improve travel in the region, but the gravel pit means clearing previously undeveloped land.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Enoch Cree Nation wants to build two single-family homes on their reserve west of Edmonton. The houses will be stick-built with foundations and connect to existing power and gas lines. This is a standard environmental screening for on-reserve...
Why This Matters: This is a small housing project on Enoch Cree Nation reserve. It mainly matters to community members who will benefit from new housing. For most Canadians, this is routine infrastructure development.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada and CMHC are building a small apartment building (4-5 units) on Buctouche First Nation land in New Brunswick. The project involves clearing 1.2 acres of undeveloped land and installing septic, water lines, and driveways.
Why This Matters: This matters most to Buctouche First Nation members who may benefit from new housing. It's part of broader efforts to address housing shortages in Indigenous communities. For most Canadians, this is a routine local construction project.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
A telecom company wants to add microwave antennas to an existing tower on Piikani Reserve in Alberta. The antennas would create a high-speed internet link between Pincher Creek and the reserve. This is a routine infrastructure upgrade on an existing...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Piikani Reserve? This could improve internet connectivity in your area. The antennas are small additions to an existing tower, so visual impact should be minimal.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
Broadband Communications Inc. wants to bring fiber internet to every home in Anama Bay (Dauphin River). The project involves burying about 5 km of cable along Zettergreen Ave. to 513 Rd. using directional drilling and trenching.
Why This Matters: Live in Dauphin River? This project could bring high-speed internet to your home. Fiber connections are faster and more reliable than older technologies. Construction along Zettergreen Ave. may cause temporary disruptions.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Federal)
City West Cable & Telephone wants to bring fibre internet to homes in the Dease Lake 9 District. The project involves burying about 0.7 km of cable along existing roads, from Highway 37 to Deacons Street.
Why This Matters: Live in Dease Lake 9? This could mean faster, more reliable internet for your home. Fibre connections are a big upgrade from older technologies, especially in remote northern communities.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Technology & Digital
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is rebuilding all the streets and drainage systems in the Algonquins of Barriere Lake community at Rapid Lake. The project includes replacing culverts, adding storm sewers on main roads, and paving the entire community...
Why This Matters: Live in Rapid Lake? This project will affect your daily commute and access to your home during construction. Better drainage means fewer flooded roads and driveways. New pavement and sidewalks will make getting around safer, especially in winter.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Kawacatoose First Nation wants to fix and upgrade about 36 km of roads on their reserve in Saskatchewan. The work includes clearing overgrown vegetation, repairing damaged road surfaces, adding gravel, and improving drainage. Some roads will be...
Why This Matters: This project directly affects Kawacatoose First Nation community members who rely on these roads daily. Better roads mean faster emergency response times and safer travel. Residents dealing with vehicle damage from poor road conditions would see relief.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is upgrading about 7 kilometres of roads in Michipicoten First Nation. The work includes resurfacing, widening sections, replacing culverts, and improving drainage. Construction runs from fall 2025 through fall 2026.
Why This Matters: Live in or near Michipicoten First Nation? These road improvements could mean safer driving, better drainage during storms, and less dust. Construction may cause temporary detours over the next year.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation