Notice of Intent to Make a Determination

Mistahi Sipiy CFS & Big River First Nation Prevention Building - Public Comments invited

July 26, 2023 - Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Mistahi Sipiy CFS & Big River First Nation Prevention Building, to be located on Big River First Nation, is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination.

Written comments must be submitted by August 25, 2023 to:

Indigenous Services Canada
1827 Albert Street
Regina, SK, S4P 2S9
Telephone: 306-581-3134
Email: aadnc.isc-skenv.aandc@canada.ca

The Proposed Project

Mistahi Sipiy Child and Family Service and Big River First Nation prevention agencies are proposing to construct a new administration facility within the community of Big River First Nation. The proposed building will be approximately 2,500m². with a projected staff complement of over 50 people. The project will also include a garage facility to house the fleet vehicles and to store recreational program equipment and materials.

Project site works will include clearing of vegetation and topsoil removal, foundation excavation, construction of a foundation, backfill and grading. The proposed project will also require the construction an access road, and the installation of utilities including power, communication, water, sewer and gas lines.