Notice of Determination

September 16, 2025 - Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed 10 Unit Residential Project at Pikangikum First Nation is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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

• Community knowledge; and
• Mitigation measures to address potential impacts resulting from construction activities.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are: 

• Dust Control Measures will be implemented to control air quality. Mitigation measures include using a dust suppression method or water spraying, and limiting work during high-risk weather conditions;
• Erosion and Sediment Controls will be implemented to reduce and control soil erosion and sedimentation runoff to adjacent water body. Standard duty silt fencing and/or equivalent erosion and sediment controls will be installed around the perimeter of the work area where disturbed soils or loose fill materials may impact waterbodies.  Erosion and sediment control measures will be monitored regularly; 
• Noise Control Measures including the use of noise muffled devices and restricting construction work to regular working hours, will be implemented to reduce and control temporary construction noise disturbances to receptors near the construction site; 
• Vegetation Clearing will be completed outside of Migratory Bird nesting season (i.e., April 15 to August 31). Revegetation of cleared/ exposed soil will be done using native trees, shrubs or grasses; 
• Best Management Practices will be implemented to address and respond to potential environment effects on Archeological/Cultural resources. If any human remains are discovered during project activities, all work in the location concerned must be halted immediately and the appropriate local authority must be notified immediately. Work shall not resume at that location until measures for the protection of those remains have been put in place, including measures determined appropriate by the community.

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.