Public Notice

Notice of intent to make a determination

James Smith Miyo-Pimatisiwin Wellness Centre – Public Comments Invited

October 1, 2025 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed James Smith Miyo-Pimatisiwin Wellness Centre project 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.

Written comments must be submitted by October 31, 2025 to:
Indigenous Services Canada
Alvin Hamilton Building, 1783 Hamilton Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2B6
Email: isc-skenv@sac-isc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

James Smith Cree Nation is planning to construct a new wellness centre near the community's existing pow-wow and sports grounds. The Miyo-Pimatisiwin Wellness Centre will deliver mental, physical and spiritual wellness programs to the community. The facility's design is focused on interior and exterior spaces for user groups, and will also support land-based learning and traditional healing exercises.

The wellness centre will consist of a single story 1,575 square meter building which will include large and small gathering/meeting rooms, kitchen and dining areas, fitness and recreation areas as well as supporting staff office spaces. A parking lot with large spaces for RV parking and walking paths, playground and a ground amphitheatre will surround the building.