Friday, January 16, 2026
Indigenous groups spearhead First Nations procurement organization
Five national Indigenous economic organizations have banded together with full support of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to create a first of its kind,…
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CIB committing $138.2 million to Nova Scotia Energy Storage Project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is committing $138.2 million to support the development of Atlantic Canada’s largest planned energy storage project by Nova Scotia Power…
CMHC launches RFP process for an Indigenous-led National Housing Centre
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) launched a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process, on behalf of the Government of Canada, to establish an…
First Nations Finance Authority hits $2B in financing to help close infrastructure gap
First Nations Finance Authority has surpassed $2 billion in loans to its members with a 10th debenture that ensures 25 First Nations across Canada can…
Feds invest $7M in affordable homes for Millbrook First Nation
The Government of Canada announced more than $7 million in funding for the Millbrook First Nation to build more affordable housing. This funding will assist…
Canada and Nunavut invest $194M in critical infrastructure and transit projects across the territory
Communities across Nunavut will benefit from the construction of crucial infrastructure and the establishment of vital services thanks to a joint investment of more than…
CIB and Thompson airport close $52M in financing for airport redevelopment project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Thompson Regional Airport Authority (TRAA), announced financial close on a $52 million investment towards the redevelopment of Thompson Regional…
Canada, Saskatchewan announce investments for nine infrastructure projects
Nine infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will strengthen and support communities thanks to the combined investment of more than $13.5 million from the governments of Canada…
Canada Infrastructure Bank launches new Indigenous Equity Initiative
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) unveiled details of its Indigenous Equity Initiative (IEI) designed to support First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities in purchasing equity…
New partnership between FNMPC and U of Ottawa’s Positive Energy (PE) Program
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) and the University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy (PE) program announced the launch of a new partnership between the…
Hydro One to construct three new transmission lines in Northern Ontario
The Government of Ontario has directed the Ontario Energy Board to amend Hydro One Networks Inc.’s (Hydro One) transmission license to develop and construct three…
Ontario expanding skilled trades training for Indigenous people in Thunder Bay
The Government of Ontario announced the expansion of the Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) training programs to include in-class apprenticeship training for carpentry.…
New Indigenous seniors housing facility opens in Calgary
The City of Calgary announced a new 12-unit Elders’ Lodge will support Indigenous Elders and seniors in need of affordable housing. $5.7 million has been…
Canada, Quebec celebrate opening of the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre in Nunavik
The governments of Canada and Quebec, along with many dignitaries and regional partners participated in the grand opening of the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre in…
Wataynikaneyap Transmission project connects North Caribou Lake First Nation
The community of North Caribou Lake First Nation celebrated its connection to the province’s clean electricity grid after the energization of the First Nation-led Wataynikaneyap…
CIB lends $15M towards infrastructure upgrades at Enoch Cree Nation reserve
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is providing a $15 million loan to support the Enoch Cree Nation Arena Road Rebuild Project in partnership with Enoch…
SNC-Lavalin teams with Indigenous construction company to pursue Hwy. 69 project
SNC-Lavalin announced it has signed a teaming agreement with Anishinabek (Indigenous Nation) owned construction company Shwe Miikaan. Together, the companies expect to form a limited…
Team selected to design and build new Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre
As part of an international design competition, EXP has been selected to perform civil engineering for a new Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre (NIHC), which will…
Ontario breaks ground on long-term care home in First Nation community
The Government of Ontario announced construction is underway on a new Elder care home to be operated by the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte…
Canada and NWT invest in the nation’s most northerly fibre optic link
The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories announced a joint investment of more than $19.7 million for the construction of a fibre optic line…
Construction of Inuvik High Point Wind Project reaches milestone
The Government of Northwest Territories held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Inuvik High Point Wind Project. Construction of the wind turbine reached a major milestone…
Canada invests $50M in Indigenous-led wind power in Saskatchewan
Natural Resources Canada announced a $50-million contribution to the Bekevar Wind Power Project, delivered in partnership with the Cowessess First Nation and Innagreen Investments. This…
Canada and Nova Scotia invest in the new Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced a joint investment of $15 million to support the construction of the new Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre.…
B.C. announces funding for the B.C Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative
The Government of British Columbia announced it is providing $140 million in funding to the B.C Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative (BCICEI) to support Indigenous-led power…