Tag: Indigenous communities
AFN calls for urgent action to close the infrastructure gap by...
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN), in collaboration with industry experts and over 400 First Nations, released Closing the Infrastructure Gap by 2030 report.”...
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...
Canada, Manitoba announce funding for Churchill railway upgrades
The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced a joint investment of up to $60 million to the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG). This combined funding...
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...
First Nations Finance Authority hits $2B in financing to help close...
First Nations Finance Authority has surpassed $2 billion in loans to its members with a 10th debenture that ensures 25 First Nations across Canada...
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...
Communities across Nunavut will benefit from the construction of crucial infrastructure and the establishment of vital services thanks to a joint investment of more...
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...
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...
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...