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Contribution: Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program

Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc. | Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc.

$25,000,000.00

Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn It Is Visible Southern Chiefs' Organization Hudson's Bay Proposal - Downtown Winnipeg

FY 2024-25 · 2025-01-21

Summary
Located at 450 Portage Avenue in Winnepeg, Manitoba, the Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn “It Is Visible”, Southern Chiefs’ Organization Hudsons’s Bay Proposal Project consists of a retrofit on the historic Hudson’s Bay building, in order to operate their essential program and services in an Urban Indigenous setting. Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is one of the largest First Nation aggregates in Canada, and one that works very closely and at the direction of its Chiefs. Approximately 35,000 Anishinaabe and Dakota people of the 80,500 First Nation citizens live off-reserve, most of them living in Winnipeg. SCO is a high-capacity organization with the ability to deliver for Southern Chiefs, its citizens, and Canada. The SCO Project will improve the energy efficiency through mechanical system and building envelope upgrades. The retrofitted Hudson’s Bay building will also include accessibility features including improved elevator access and accessible washrooms. The structure will provide open space and accessibility for community services to the public and SCO’s 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota First Nations of 83,000 citizens. Winnipeg has the largest indigenous population in Canada and this Project will enable SCO to continue to deliver community needs of essential programs and services supporting their off-reserve band members living away from their communities.
Program
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings ProgramGreen and Inclusive Community Buildings Program (linked with high confidence)
Location
Winnipeg, City of | Winnipeg, Ville de, Manitoba, Canada
Recipient Type
Indigenous recipient
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
Multi-year award for fiscal years 2024-25 to 2028-29.
Additional Information (French)
Contribution pluriannuelle pour les exercices financiers 2024-25 à 2028-29.
Agreement End Date
2029-03-31
Agreement Start Date
2025-01-21
Agreement Title
Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn It Is Visible Southern Chiefs' Organization Hudson's Bay Proposal - Downtown Winnipeg
Agreement Title (French)
Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn It Is Visible , proposition de la Baie d’Hudson de l’Organisation des chefs du sud – Ccentre-ville de Winnipeg
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$25,000,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Located at 450 Portage Avenue in Winnepeg, Manitoba, the Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn “It Is Visible”, Southern Chiefs’ Organization Hudsons’s Bay Proposal Project consists of a retrofit on the historic Hudson’s Bay building, in order to operate their essential program and services in an Urban Indigenous setting. Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is one of the largest First Nation aggregates in Canada, and one that works very closely and at the direction of its Chiefs. Approximately 35,000 Anishinaabe and Dakota people of the 80,500 First Nation citizens live off-reserve, most of them living in Winnipeg. SCO is a high-capacity organization with the ability to deliver for Southern Chiefs, its citizens, and Canada. The SCO Project will improve the energy efficiency through mechanical system and building envelope upgrades. The retrofitted Hudson’s Bay building will also include accessibility features including improved elevator access and accessible washrooms. The structure will provide open space and accessibility for community services to the public and SCO’s 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota First Nations of 83,000 citizens. Winnipeg has the largest indigenous population in Canada and this Project will enable SCO to continue to deliver community needs of essential programs and services supporting their off-reserve band members living away from their communities.
Description (French)
Situé au 450 Portage Avenue à Winnepeg, Manitoba, le projet Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn « It Is Visible », Southern Chiefs' Organization Hudsons's Bay Proposal consiste en une rénovation du bâtiment historique de la Baie d'Hudson, afin de permettre à l'organisation de mettre en œuvre ses programmes et services essentiels dans un environnement autochtone urbain. La Southern Chiefs' Organization (SCO) est l'un des plus grands regroupements de Premières nations au Canada, qui travaille en étroite collaboration et sous la direction de ses chefs. Sur les 80 500 citoyens des Premières nations, environ 35 000 Anishinaabe et Dakota vivent en dehors des réserves, la plupart à Winnipeg. Le SCO est une organisation à forte capacité, capable d'obtenir des résultats pour les chefs du Sud, ses citoyens et le Canada. Le projet SCO améliorera l'efficacité énergétique en modernisant les systèmes mécaniques et l'enveloppe du bâtiment. Le bâtiment rénové de la Baie d'Hudson comprendra également des caractéristiques d'accessibilité, notamment un accès amélioré aux ascenseurs et des toilettes accessibles. La structure offrira un espace ouvert et l'accès à des services communautaires au public et aux 33 Anishinaabe et Dakota First Nations de SCO, qui comptent 83 000 citoyens. Winnipeg compte la plus grande population autochtone du Canada et ce projet permettra au SCO de continuer à répondre aux besoins de la communauté en matière de programmes et de services essentiels pour soutenir les membres de la bande vivant hors des réserves et éloignés de leurs communautés.
Organization Code
infc
Organization
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Ministère du Logement, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités
Program Name
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program
Program Name (French)
Programme pour les bâtiments communautaires verts et inclusifs
Recipient City
Winnipeg, City of | Winnipeg, Ville de
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc. | Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc.
Recipient Province or Territory
MB
Reference Number
278-2024-2025-Q4-00149