Notice of determination

December 18^th, 2025 – Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Sikh-E-Dakh (Glen Vowell Band) - Sik-E-Dakh Wastewater System is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

The determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• Impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
• Indigenous knowledge;
• Community knowledge;
• Comments received from the public;
• Mitigation measures.

Implementation of mitigation measures is required for the project to address:

• Erosion and sediment control
• Water quality
• Wildlife and wildlife habitat
• Vegetation management
• Air quality and dust control
• Archeological resource integrity
• Material Storage Handling and Waste
• Spill Prevention and Emergency Response
• Noise Management
• Light Management
• Site Restoration

Indigenous Services Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, Indigenous Services Canada may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.