Nekaneet Cree Nation Youth Centre

The Nekaneet Cree Nation proposes to construct a new Youth Centre adjacent to the existing Nekaneet School on reserve lands located at SW-36-9-25-W3M. The purpose of the project is to provide a culturally grounded, safe, and dedicated facility that supports the Nation's currently funded First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) program activities, including Prevention Services, First Nation Representative Services, and Post-Majority Support Services.

The proposed building is anticipated to be approximately 18,000 to 24,000 square feet depending on final design refinements, with dedicated program rooms, counselling spaces, cultural programming areas, a gathering space, kitchen, and support areas required to deliver existing FNCFS-funded services. The facility is designed with a minimum lifespan of 50 years, consistent with modern community infrastructure standards and CHRT 41 capital funding requirements.

Site preparation activities will include clearing of vegetation and stripping of approximately 100 mm of topsoil, minor grading and cut/fill operations to level the site, establishment of contractor laydown area, temporary access routes, fencing, and safety controls, and excavation for foundations, utility trenches, and building services.

Construction activities will consist of installation of foundations (shallow footings or piles depending on soil conditions), construction of the building structure, envelope, interior partitions, and systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), installation of on-site servicing (water, sewer, electrical, and telecom from the building to existing connection points), and development of parking areas, walkways, and landscaping.

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Latest update

January 11, 2026 – The public comment period on the project is closed. Indigenous Services Canada is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination – Start of Public Comment Period - December 11, 2025

Contacts

ISC-SKENV
Indigenous Services Canada
Alvin Hamilton Building, 1783 Hamilton Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2B6
Telephone: 306-581-3134
Email: isc-skenv@sac-isc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Nekaneet Cree Nation (Saskatchewan)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-12-11

  • Proponent

    Nekaneet Cree Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90081

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