Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Chapleau Cree First Nation wants to build a 22-lot housing subdivision on their land in northern Ontario. The project involves clearing trees, extending roads, and installing water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure. Work will happen within 30...
Why This Matters: This project addresses housing needs in an Indigenous community. For Chapleau Cree First Nation members, it means more homes could be built on their land. The proximity to water and wetlands means environmental safeguards matter for protecting local ecosystems.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Infrastructure Canada (Federal)
The Whispering Pines First Nation is building a 470-metre pathway for walking and cycling on their reserve near Kamloops. This second phase connects the community hall, rodeo grounds, and residential areas. The project involves some excavation and...
Why This Matters: This project improves safe walking and cycling options for residents of Whispering Pines I.R. #4. If you live on or near the reserve, you'll have better access to community facilities without needing a car.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Sunchild First Nation wants to build a temporary water treatment plant to serve 32 new homes in their subdivision. The plant would be installed on Lot 1 of Block 100, with water mains connecting to the new lots.
Why This Matters: This project brings clean drinking water to 32 families in a First Nation community. It's part of addressing the ongoing water infrastructure gap in Indigenous communities across Canada.
Environmental Assessment
Health & Safety
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Piikani Nation is building a 3.5 km irrigation waterline on their reserve near Brocket, Alberta. The project will connect to an existing canal and support five irrigation areas. An old borrow pit will become a settling pond for the water intake.
Why This Matters: This project supports Indigenous agricultural development on Piikani Nation lands. If you're a member of the Piikani Nation or live nearby, this infrastructure could affect local water use and land access during construction.
Environmental Assessment
Agriculture & Food
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Homes by Avi wants to build 46 townhome units in 12 buildings at Taza Park on Tsuut'ina Nation reserve lands near Calgary. The land was already developed for the Taza project, so no clearing is needed. Indigenous Services Canada is issuing subleases...
Why This Matters: This mainly affects Tsuut'ina Nation members and nearby residents. If you live in the area or have an interest in development on reserve lands, this is your chance to weigh in. The project adds housing to an already-developed site.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
A company wants to build an access road and multi-well oil drilling pad on land managed by Indigenous Services Canada. The project includes a 589-metre road and a 3.2-hectare drilling area. Once the wells stop producing, the site would be cleaned up...
Why This Matters: This project is on Indigenous land, so it affects how resource development happens in Indigenous communities. If you live nearby or have ties to the area, this drilling operation could change the landscape for years. The company says wetlands and fish habitat won't be affected—but that's worth...
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Saddle Lake Cree Nation wants to fix their deteriorating townsite pumphouse. Years of poor drainage and flooding have damaged the facility. The project involves new sanitary and stormwater lines, rebuilding the outfall, and adding concrete and...
Why This Matters: This matters most to Saddle Lake Cree Nation residents who depend on this pumphouse for water and sanitation services. If you live in the community, reliable infrastructure affects your daily life. The project aims to prevent future flooding damage.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Anicinabe community of Lac Simon in Quebec wants to build a new fire station to serve its growing population of about 2,000 people. The new station would go on land next to the current one, which will be repurposed.
Why This Matters: Live in or near Lac Simon? This project would improve fire response times for the community. It's part of ensuring Indigenous communities have the same emergency services as other Canadians.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Peepeekisis Cree Nation wants to fix and upgrade about 19 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 Peepeekisis community members who use these roads daily. Better roads mean faster emergency response times and safer travel. If you live on or near the reserve, this could change your daily commute.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
TAQA North Ltd wants to expand an existing wellsite on Sunchild Indian Reserve to drill two more gas wells. The expansion would add 0.73 hectares to the current site, bringing the total footprint to 2.22 hectares. A borrow pit for construction...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Sunchild Reserve? This expansion could affect local land use and the environment. Indigenous community members have a direct stake in how reserve lands are developed for resource extraction.
Environmental Assessment
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation wants to build a small housing subdivision on their reserve. The project includes grading land, building a gravel road with a turnaround, and installing water, sewer, and hydro lines. Some bedrock blasting will be...
Why This Matters: This project would bring new housing to an Indigenous community. If you live nearby or have ties to Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, this development could affect your community's growth and infrastructure.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
ATCO wants to install 2.4 km of gas pipeline along a road in Heart Lake First Nation territory. The project would connect 5 new customers to the existing gas network using horizontal drilling to minimize surface disruption.
Why This Matters: Live in Heart Lake First Nation? This project would bring natural gas service to 5 more homes or buildings in your community. The drilling method means less disruption to the road during construction.
Regulations & Permits
Indigenous & Northern
Natural Resources
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation needs to stabilize eroding riverbanks at two sites: a community cemetery and a Red River outfall location. The dike protecting the cemetery had to be moved after repeated slope failures. This project would...
Why This Matters: This project protects a First Nation community's cemetery from erosion and flooding. The dike system also manages flood water for the entire community. If you live in southern Manitoba near the Red River, flood protection infrastructure affects everyone downstream.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Indigenous & Northern