Public Notice

Black River First Nation Transitional Housing – Public Comments Invited

July 5, 2024 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Black River First Nation Transitional Housing, located in Black 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. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by August 4, 2024 to:

Angela Bidinosti, Senior Environmental Officer
200-365 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3A3
Telephone: 204-984-0964
Fax: 204-983-2936
Email: angela.bidinosti@canada.ca

The Proposed Project

The proposed Transitional Housing under the CHRT41 guidance is situated along a cleared land amongst future housing projections as per the community's plans. It will consist of a large shared kitchen, dining, and living area with ample storage for food and supplies, a rec and educational areas for youths, and units in their designated building wings to accommodate for staff, family and single units. Additional infrastructure includes a covered porch for outdoor gathering and lounging areas with ample protection from the natural elements. For added equipment storage there is a separate garage with storage rooms for tools and all-terrain vehicles, and a new parking and gravel road to accommodate access to the CFS facility.