Tag: Indigenous communities
EllisDon partners for the first Housing Now Indigenous-led site in Toronto
EllisDon Community Builders has partnered with the Missanabie Cree First Nation for the first Housing Now Indigenous-led site for Indigenous seniors. Located at 140...
FNMPC launches member-owned, professional consulting practice
The FNMPC Advisory Centre has been established to provide Indigenous-focused strategic advisory on capital projects and ESG guidance to the private sector, public sector,...
Funding to help FNMPC to advance Indigenous participation in natural resource...
Natural Resources Canada announced $13.5 million in funding for the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) as part of the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships...
NWMO advisory body enhances national infrastructure project with Indigenous knowledge
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) Council of Elders and Youth is an independent advisory body that is instrumental in providing counsel on the...
Edmonton’s first major roadway to be given a Cree name
Qualico Communities celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day by hosting the grand opening of the newly completed Maskêkosihk Trail. This 2-kilometre stretch of arterial road...
CIB invests $10M in new broadband infrastructure serving rural Alberta
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has formalized their agreement with Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership (Arrow) to commit $10 million towards new broadband infrastructure serving Indigenous...
National Indigenous People Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse...
Indigenous-led redevelopment project approved by Vancouver City Council
The Heather Lands project became the largest Indigenous-led redevelopment to advance in Vancouver after City Council approved the rezoning of the site at a...
Services agreement signed for Vancouver’s Sen̓áḵw development
The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) announced the signing of a services agreement with the City of Vancouver. This agreement is an important step as...
Canada invests in Indigenous wind energy project in New Brunswick
The Government of Canada announced nearly $50 million for the Burchill Wind Limited partnership between Wolumseket, owned by Neqotkuk (also known as Tobique First Nation), and Natural Forces Development to...