Over 20 Indigenous-led organizations across southern Ontario receive community infrastructure and tourism recovery support
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November 18, 2022
Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced an investment of more than $9.6 million, through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) and Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), for 23 Indigenous-led community infrastructure and tourism projects across southern Ontario.
Recipient Name | Project | Funding contribution | Fund |
---|---|---|---|
Caldwell First Nation |
Create an outdoor gathering space by constructing a new boardwalk. |
$750,000 |
CCRF |
Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation |
Install an accessible splash pad at the Sandy Beach on Georgina Island. |
$567,905 |
CCRF |
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation |
Improve accessibility of an outdoor gathering space by upgrading roadways at Cape Croker Park. |
$750,000 |
CCRF |
Curve Lake First Nation |
Reinvent an existing, unused baseball diamond into a multi-purpose outdoor recreational hub. |
$750,000 |
CCRF |
Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training |
Construct a new space for an Indigenous services hub and community gathering space in downtown Toronto. |
$750,000 |
CCRF |
Saugeen First Nation # 29 |
Upgrade the parking lot to be used for activities and events such as farmer’s markets and a performance venue. |
$16,000 |
CCRF |
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation |
Install a splash pad at Chiefswood Park on the Six Nations reserve. |
$225,000 |
CCRF |
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation |
Renovate the washroom and laundry facilities and construct a new pavilion and meeting space in Chiefswood Park. |
$200,000 |
CCRF |
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation |
Construct and install eight glamping units in Chiefswood Park, including solar panels on each roof. |
$20,000 |
CCRF |
The Indigenous Network |
Support infrastructure additions for the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Farm and support a 16-week program built around the Anishinaabe medicine wheel. |
$648,516 |
CCRF |
Black River Wilderness Park Limited |
Upgrade the campground facilities, website, online sales capabilities and Indigenous experiential offerings. |
$40,442 |
TRF |
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation |
Construct three three-season cabins, install gender-inclusive accessible washroom trailer, upgrade electrical and install solar panel system to improve Cape Croker Park. |
$750,000 |
TRF |
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation |
Create the Gawii Wiikaa Ga-Nendimisii - Never, Ever Forget Me project with several Indigenous cultural and heritage events at the Western Fair Grounds. |
$475,000 |
TRF |
ELMNT FM |
Host the Indigenous Music Live Showcase Series events bi-monthly in Toronto and Ottawa. |
$500,000 |
TRF |
Kayanase (Grand River Employment & Training Inc.) |
Create outdoor event space, add overnight accommodations, improve accessibility and develop Indigenous cultural programs. |
$500,000 |
TRF |
Hiawatha First Nation |
Upgrade facilities and amenities, improve accessibility and signage. |
$100,000 |
TRF |
Mississaugas Of The Credit First Nation |
Repair and renovate Council House to convert, in part, into a museum. |
$498,952 |
TRF |
Mississaugas Of The Credit First Nation |
Create an experiential program for Moccasin Identifier stencil kits, an accessible art program to ground treaty teachings and advance reconciliation through outdoor education. |
$497,900 |
TRF |
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto |
Enhance the Christmas Marketplace with online retail platform; provide business supports, training and workshops to Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs and SMEs. |
$400,000 |
TRF |
Ojibway Bay Marina Ltd. |
Safety, accessibility and greening upgrades to amenities, facilities, signage and tourist offerings. |
$499,773 |
TRF |
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation |
Develop a destination marketing plan that builds upon the virtual and augmented reality experiences. |
$62,000 |
TRF |
Three Fires: An Indigenous Culinary Experience |
Create an Indigenous cultural tourism hub and generate additional revenue streams. |
$500,000 |
TRF |
Traylor Parker’s Real Texas BBQ |
Create an outdoor area with Indigenous smokehouse, chef’s table and seating, and develop Indigenous culinary tourism products. |
$100,000 |
TRF |
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