Notice of Determination for the Red Earth Cree Nation Daycare and Head Start Building

August 18, 2025 - Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed Red Earth Cree Nation Daycare and Head Start Building project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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

-the Red Earth Cree Nation is in support of the project, and its membership will benefit from the project

-no comments were received from the public about the project

-mitigation measures are required for the project

Implementation of the following mitigation measures is required for the project [only list appropriate mitigation:

1. The project shall proceed in the manner described in the ISC Project Description form, dated July 4, 2025, Simple Environmental Review Report (W.C. Schutzman, dated July 15, 2025) and other supporting documents. The Proponent will immediately notify ISC of any changes to the proposed project for approval.
2. Relevant permits and approvals will be obtained before undertaking any work. It is the Proponent's responsibility to meet all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations that apply to the proposed project. This Notice of Determination does not apply to ancillary features associated with this development that were not included in the Project Description form.
3. All work will be carried out in accordance with the Migratory Bird Convention Act and applicable regulations.
   • Clearing and grubbing activities will be completed outside of the Migratory Bird window.
   • If construction is rescheduled within the breeding and nesting period, a qualified environmental professional will complete a nesting sweep prior to clearing activities.
4. Site activities will include grading to control surface runoff into adjacent roadway ditches.
5. At the beginning of construction, a silt fence will be placed to contain sediment movement.
6. Final landscaping will include native vegetation to prevent erosion of disturbed areas.
7. Source of imported material will be inspected and approved by the supervisory authority before importing to site.
8. The contractor will have an emergency response plan that will be implemented in the event of an accidental spill. The contractor will utilize spill prevention procedures and spill kits will be present at the site during construction.
9. No hazardous materials will be handled on site during construction.
10. Construction debris will be collected and removed to an approved landfill site.

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