
Indigenous women break barriers in the trades, fill critical gaps in Alberta
As Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day shine a spotlight on the contributions of women in male-dominated industries, Trade Winds to Success is…
As Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day shine a spotlight on the contributions of women in male-dominated industries, Trade Winds to Success is…
Westinghouse Electric Company and the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the selection and…
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) announced that the Government of Canada has awarded two contracts, totalling more than $103 million (excluding taxes), to Ledcor…
K’alo-Stantec has been selected by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Infrastructure to continue completing the environment assessment and secure necessary regulatory…
Hatch and the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) announced the exploration of a joint venture (JV) opportunity for Canada’s clean energy and infrastructure sectors.…
Pomerleau is Collaborating with Indigenous Businesses Indigenous participation in the construction industry is an essential component of reconciliation. Pomerleau is focusing its efforts on building…
The federal government’s Budget 2024, previewed with numerous announcements over the past few weeks, not surprisingly was heavy with housing-related spending, with Justin Trudeau’s Liberals…
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced a $100 million loan participation agreement with the First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) for enabling infrastructure in First…
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…
Indigenous millwrights charting their careers through OPG’s Darlington Refurbishment By Paul Choi Two Indigenous millwrights who got their start through OPG’s Indigenous Opportunities Network (ION)…
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…
Centennial College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open A-Building ─ Canada’s first LEED Gold, zero carbon, mass timber, higher-education building. An Indigenous Working Group…
Seneca Polytechnic announced a multi-million-dollar capital project to develop a complex for health and wellness that is infused with Indigenous design, sustainability and inclusion. Drawing…
The Government of Ontario is investing $1.5 million in three Thunder Bay training projects to make it easier for people in Northern Ontario to start…
The Province of British Columbia announced it is contributing $20 million toward a hydroelectric generation and transmission project being developed by the Taku River Tlingit…
Infrastructure Canada and the Manitoba Métis Federation announced federal funding of more than $23.1 million for the construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in…
Following nearly four years of planning and community consultations, the final design for Saskatoon’s new central library has been released. Inspired by Indigenous cultures and…
Canada and the United States will not meet their Net Zero Targets without the full inclusion of Indigenous people. Here’s why. By Mark Podlasly and…
Bruce Power has signed a supplier agreement with Makwa-Cahill, a new partnership focused on industry fabrication and other strategic opportunities in the energy sector. The…
In response to the growing need for a truly representative voice for Indigenous construction companies, a group of local Indigenous construction businesses have banded together…
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced joint funding for a new Indigenous Cultural Centre at Sault Ste. Marie’s Algoma University. The federal government is investing…
British Columbia municipalities and businesses building their light-duty fleets of electric vehicles (EVs) have access to new rebates and supports for charging infrastructure through CleanBC’s…
The Ontario government released its draft transportation plan for northern Ontario, to deliver on its commitment to build a more comprehensive transportation network for the…
The Alberta government, together with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and eight irrigation districts, is modernizing irrigation infrastructure to create jobs, expand agriculture production and…