Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Residential Subdivision Development  – Public Comments Invited

February 10, 2023 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Residential Subdivision Development, located in Sheshatshiu Innu 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 and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by March 12, 2023 to:

Indigenous Services Canada – Environment

PO BOX 160

Amherst, NS

B4H 3Z3

aadnc.paeat-erpat.aandc@canada.ca

The Proposed Project

This project includes a single phase of fully serviced housing expansion (ie subdivision development) on the Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation (SIFN) Reserve. The population of SIFN is growing and requires additional housing to meet current and future needs.

The project will consist of the construction of up to 41 residential building lots with a total project footprint of  approximately 10 hectares.  Approximately 1.3 hectares will remain undisturbed.

Project activities include the construction and installation of new infrastructure, including the construction of new roads and installation of utilities and services including water and sewer lines as well as power and communication lines. Activities associated with the development of the proposed infrastructure include clearing and grubbing of vegetation, excavation and ditching