THUNDER BAY, ONT. — The federal government through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) has announced it is spending over $8 million to fund 18 different projects across northern Ontario.
The projects include infrastructure development and expansion, studies and plans initiatives intended to strengthen supply chains and co-operation between Indigenous communities, stated a release.
Among them, the Independent First Nations Alliance is receiving a non-repayable allocation of $4 million to build aerospace infrastructure including hangars and other structures in remote First Nation communities. The project will enable academic and private partners to test drone battery technology performance in cold weather environments and will support emergency operations and training activities including drone piloting.
Also, the Mishkeegogamang Ojibway First Nation is receiving a non-repayable grant of $364,500 to develop engineering and architectural plans for the Missabay Business Park and General Store.
The Mikinakoos Children’s Fund is receiving a payment of $295,000 to help implement the First Nation Community Supply Chain Management project, which will support the development of a supply chain management model for 33 partnering First Nation communities in northwestern Ontario.
North Caribou Lake First Nation is receiving funding of $250,000 to develop and complete a feasibility study for a multi-use facility in the community.
Pic Mobert First Nation is receiving a grant of $124,833 to complete engineering, design and project management for a new industrial or commercial development zone in the community.
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek is receiving a non-repayable allocation of $104,089 to develop a feasibility study for the establishment of an aggregate pit and quarry business.
Aroland First Nation is receiving a grant of $85,000 to develop and complete a feasibility study for a multi-use facility in the community.
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