Grassy Narrows First Nation Family Services Building Construction

Public Notice

Grassy Narrows First Nation - Family Services Building Construction – Public Comments Invited

August 26, 2026 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Family Services Building, located in Grassy Narrows First 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 and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by September 27, 2026 to:

MaryJane Moses
100 Anemki Place, Suite 101
Fort William First Nation, Ontario P7J 1A5
873-425-2426
maryjane.moses@sac-isc.gc.ca 
 

The Proposed Project

Grassy Narrows First Nation is proposing to build a new Office in the community for Kitapinoojiminaanik Family Services (KFS). The building will be a single story timber-framed structure approximately 1,487 squared meters with additional features including an exterior covered deck, fenced playground area, adjacent greenspace and parking lot.
The design intends to be fully accessible, with office space for Administration, Prevention, and Protection services, and rooms for training, meetings, families, and cultural spaces. Lot service connections will be extended from existing water and wastewater lines as well as hydroelectricity and telecommunications. Other physical activities include clearing, grubbing, excavation of topsoil and backfilling for foundational requirements and one section of community road will be re-aligned to provide safer sightlines and right of way standards.
The project is well aligned with Grassy Narrows First Nation planning initiatives and goals of the community leadership, to provide support for children, youth, and families.