QSA's Week in Indigenous Affairs (#7, 2025)
Mi’kmaw-led water services; $11M funding for Tsay Keh Dene; First Nations water leadership award; Agricultural Benefits claims; Support for natural resource projects.
Start Date: 2025-02-15
End Date: 2025-02-21
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Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated Signs Agreement for Mi’kmaw-led Water Services
On February 19, 2025, Indigenous Services Canada announced an agreement with Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated to establish Mi’kmaw-led water services in New Brunswick. This framework agreement aims to transfer water and wastewater management services from the Government of Canada to the Indigenous organization, marking a significant step towards self-determination for First Nations in the region. The agreement outlines a roadmap for service transfer, addressing service standards, capacity building, and funding. This aligns with Canada's commitments under the 2021 Safe Drinking Water Class Action Settlement Agreement.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
Tsay Keh Dene Nation Secures $11 Million Funding Agreement
On February 19, 2025, the Government of Canada announced an $11 million funding agreement with the Tsay Keh Dene Nation in British Columbia to support community priorities like economic development, governance, and wellness. This direct investment aids the Nation's path to self-governance and future treaty negotiations, addressing urgent needs such as housing and creating new economic opportunities.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
