Knucwentwecw Society Office

Williams Lake First Nation in partnership with Knucwentwecw Society are seeking funding to construct the Knucwentwecw Society Office for child and family services, to meet identified need for a community based child and family center that provides culturally appropriate protection, prevention and support services.

The building includes a two-storey office building with flat roof, large glazing areas and exposed wood features. Net zero energy efficient building envelope, geothermal energy and photovoltaic system are included. Site development consists of hard and soft landscaping including parking areas.  It will be a fully serviced building with ground floor area of 790 m², located at 2561 Quigli Drive in Coyote Rock, Williams Lake, BC.

The members of the Williams Lake First Nation (T'exelc) as well as members of Canim Lake (Tsq'escen) and Soda/Deep Creek (Xats'ull/Cmetem) who are respresented by Knuwentwecw Socitey will all benefit directly from this request. 


 

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE A DETERMINATION

Knucwentwecw Society Office – Public Comments Invited

 

November 12, 2024 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Knucwentwecw Society Office, located in Coyote Rock, Williams Lake, BC 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 December 13, 2024 to the BC Environment Team (Contact information below).

 

 

NOTICE OF DETERMINATION

 

March 25, 2025 – Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Knucwentwecw Society Office is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects

 

The determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

  • Impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
  • Indigenous knowledge;
  • Community knowledge;
  • Comments received from the public; and
  • The implementation of the mitigation measures set out in the Construction Environmental Management Plan, Knucwentwecw Society Child and Family Services, New Building Development; prepared by DWB Consulting Services; dated November 12, 2024.

 

Implementation of mitigation measures is required for the project to address:

  • Harmful and deleterious substance spills;
  • Soil disturbance (e.g., rutting, exposure) that can contribute to erosion;
  • Erosion discharge and sediment introduction into nearby watercourses;
  • Harm to wildlife (e.g., mammals, birds, and amphibians) and wildlife habitat (e.g., badger dens);
  • Introduction and spread of invasive plants; and
  • Soil compaction and disturbance impairing reclamation efforts.

 

Indigenous Services Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

 

Therefore, Indigenous Services Canada may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part. .

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - Knucwentwecw Society Office - Williams Lake First Nation - March 25, 2025 PDF (85 KB) March 25, 2025
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Knucwentwecw Society Office, Williams Lake PDF (34 KB) December 13, 2024

Contacts

BC Environment Team
Indigenous Services Canada
600-1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4S3
Email: bcciarpubliccomments@sac-isc.gc.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • 2561 Quigli Drive (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-11-12

  • Proponent

    Knucwentwecw Society

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89045

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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