Backgrounder: Federal government partners with Indigenous Peoples in Timiskaming District

Kirkland Lake

Creating a Net Zero Indigenous Community Hub in Northern Ontario

Retrofit and expansion of an Indigenous education facility in Kirkland Lake, ON that provides cultural, social, and health services to surrounding Indigenous communities. It includes an expansion to house multipurpose and gathering spaces, the installation of renewable energy sources, and upgrades to the building's roof, windows, doors, and HVAC and lighting systems.

GICB

$2,997,283

Temiskaming Shores

Building a Net-Zero Indigenous Community Gathering Space in Northern Ontario

Retrofit of an Indigenous cultural and education facility in Temiskaming Shores, ON that provides daycare services and cultural activities and support for the local Indigenous community. It includes upgrades to the building's HVAC system, roof, windows, and lighting as well as an expansion of the Community Gathering Space for additional services.

GICB

$2,736,136

Kirkland Lake

Reconnecting and Healing the Land: An Indigenous-led Interactive Outdoor Space in the Timiskaming District

This project will convert and rehabilitate the lands surrounding an 18 acre, former youth justice facility space to support community healing, on-the-land learning, and climate resilience. The healing of the lands and revitalization of the outdoor space will create a gathering place for Indigenous ceremonies and public celebrations.

NIF

$250,000