Minister Greg Rickford accept steaks as a gift from Grand Council Treaty #3.
Four First Nations and Grand Council Treaty #3 are sharing $1.33 million for a variety of economic development projects.
The money comes from the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program.
Gary Allen from Treaty #3 says they will be using $250,000 for a food distribution center among other things.
“Confirm and develop our regional food hub sites…support community food sovereignty teaching networks and invest in land-based learning and physical spaces,” explained Allen at a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Treaty #3 offices in Kenora.
He adds they are also teaching members how to butcher the cattle they are raising.
Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation Minister Greg Rickford points out the largest share of the funding will go to the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation (Rat Portage).
“This is a $600,000 announcement for your commercial center, to improve community infrastructure and create and enhance the activity that’s going in and around, not only the marina, but vision for a bigger and bolder economic activity plan.”
The Big Grassy First Nation is getting $100,000 to develop tourism and destination plans, and the Eagle Lake First Nation will receive $150,000 for detailed design of a multi-use center.
Other recipients of funding include:
- Big Grassy River First Nation receives $100,000 in the Indigenous Economic Development Fund towards developing tourism and destination plans that highlight the cultural and natural attractions of the First Nation.
- Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation received $150,000 from the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program towards the detailed design for a gas station and convenience store, which will enhance employment opportunities.
- Niisaachewan also received another $80,000 in Indigenous Economic Development Fund to identify investment opportunities.
- Eagle Lake First Nation received $150,000 in ICCGP funding for a detailed design for a Multi-Use Centre, which will promote community health and wellbeing as well as educational programming with economic growth networks and initiatives.
