Public Notice

May 10, 2022 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Prevention and Wellness Centre, located in Wahnapitae 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. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by June 10, 2022 to:

Ricky Chiu, Environment Officer
Indigenous Services Canada
7th Floor, 655 Bay Street, Toronto ON
(647) 327-7603
rickywaikei.chiu@sac-isc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

Wahnapitae First Nation is proposing a capital build for the Wellness and Prevention Centre on undeveloped lots. The footprint of the one story building is 920 m2, with an additional parking lot. Well water and septic will be installed following applicable guidelines. The community specified that no species at risk have been identified in the proposed project area. There are roads on three sides and the backside of the lot is adjacent to roads and a large campground, wildlife does not frequent the green space.