Public Notice

Bloodvein First Nation Staff Housing – Public Comments Invited

August 14, 2024 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Staff Housing, located in Bloodvein 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 September 13, 2024 to:

Indigenous Services Canada
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 new capital asset will allow for up to 6 permanent personnel to have semi-private units featuring a self-contained kitchenette and living area, and a full washroom. This will allow for hiring males and females. One unit is fully wheelchair accessible to meet accessibility standards. Three one-bedroom units with private washrooms will be available to visiting professionals.

Building Requirements:
SECFS staff identified the following needs for the new capital asset:
- A homelike feeling
- Shared kitchen and living room
- Fitness room
- Laundry
- Lots of storage
- 6 – 1 bedroom units with kitchenette, bathroom, and bedroom
- 3 – hotel style bedroom units with private bathrooms
- Computer/printing room for use after hours
- Screened-in porch
- Small patio area for BBQ
- Security cameras
- 3 vehicle garage for storage of agency vehicles, maintenance equipment