Revitalization of Dene Tha' First Nation's Cultural Spaces – Public Comments Invited

April 5^th, 2023 – Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) must determine whether the proposed Revitalization of Dene Tha' First Nation's Cultural Spaces, located in the communities of Chateh, Meander River, and Bushe River AB are likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by May 4^th, 2023 to:

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program (CSICP)

10 Wellington Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0H4

Phone:  1-800-567-9604

Email:    csicp-pecca@sac-isc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Dene Tha' are divided into three separate communities located in Northwest Alberta – Bushe River, Meander River, and Chateh (formerly known as Assumption). Dene Tha' First Nation will revitalize the existing three Tea Dance Circles and the existing three Arbors (including associated storage sheds and kitchen within Chateh, Meander River, and Bushe River), to provide access to safe cultural spaces for community members including girls, women, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.