September 4, 2025 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed retrofitting of the Golden Eagle Centre within Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation 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. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by October 6, 2025 to:

Amenda Hong, Environment Officer
9th Floor, 655 Bay Street, Toronto ON 
amenda.hong@sac-isc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum is proposing a retrofit project of the Golden Eagle Centre, located within the community's Business Park, and serves as a cultural and social hub for the community. The facility spans approximately 2,950 m2, with nearly 47% of the space being dedicated to the community and charitable use while the remainder will be leased to a commercial tenant which will benefit to local employment and sustainable revenue generation. The new upgrades are expected to extend the building's lifespan by 25 years. Physical activities include demolition, installation of new building systems (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and life safety upgrades), installation of new roof structure, exterior insulation and cladding, construction of a new foyer, and improvements to parking, landscaping, and lighting.