Notice of determination

February 2, 2021 – Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Wapekeka First Nation New School Project 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;
  • Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures;
  • There will be positive impacts on the rights of Indigenous peoples, associated with the construction of a new school that will provide a safe learning environment for children in Wapekeka First Nation;
  • During construction activities mitigation measures to ensure the protection of the environment, and safety of members of the community will be implemented.  Mitigation measures proposed for the project have been prepared and reviewed by ISC.

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

  • Impacts to groundwater
  • Impacts to soil
  • Impacts to vegetation
  • Impacts to terrestrial fauna
  • Impacts to air and noise

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.

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