September 20, 2023 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Culture and Learning Center Project, located in Naicatchewenin 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. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by October 20 2023 to:

Robyn Bolton
100 Anemki Place, Suite 101
Fort William First Nation, Ontario P7J 1A5
robyn.bolton@sac-isc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

Naicatchewenin First Nation is proposing a Culture and Learning Center Project. The building will be approximately 1,500 m² in footprint and serviced with electricity, water/wastewater systems, internet. The proposed site for the building is in the community core and within an area designated for development. Physical activities will include site clearing, grubbing, excavation, stockpiling, and grading works. The project is well aligned with Naicatchewenin First Nation planning initiatives and goals of the community leadership, youth and elders and will address the existing gaps regarding the needs of the community's children under the Jordan's Principle.