Grant: Canada Public Transit Fund
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation | Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
$50,000.00
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation Active Transportation Network Plan and Priority Project Development
FY 2024-25 · 2025-02-18
Summary
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) is a resilient and forward-looking Indigenous community located in Northwest Ontario on the shores of Dinorwic Lake and located 20 km southeast of Dryden and 65 km northwest of Ignace. WLON’s land base consists of 46.27 sq. km most of which is inaccessible by vehicle as there are no roads or trails. The nation’s reserve is divided into two parts, separated by Dinorwic Lake.
Currently, WLON has an on-reserve population of approximately 200 members, which is expected to increase in the coming years with the addition of new community housing. Community members and staff have identified a critical need for more and safer walking and cycling routes throughout the community. In addition to providing connections separate from vehicles, active connections will increase help to increase healthy transportation options and will support year-round recreation and social/cultural gathering on the land throughout WLON. The existing transportation infrastructure in the community is automobile oriented, gravel and chipseal roadways (8.0 km) with no sidewalks, and several informal trails. This project would focus on developing an active transportation network plan that would identify and prioritize the development of safe pedestrian and cycling connections for residents of all ages within the growing community. Importantly, these new and upgraded pathways would improve access to key community facilities from residential areas as well as facilitate cultural learning with signage and access to important cultural locations in the community.
The active transportation network plan will include several key outcomes:
1. The development a network map, which will identify and prioritize pedestrian and cycling connections throughout the community to key destinations.
2. A written plan articulating the community vision and goals, relevant policies, and program recommendations to support an increase in active transportation across all four seasons.
3. High level cost estimates will be prepared for the whole network plan, which will support our community to budget and seek additional capital funding to support implementation efforts.
4. Two rounds of engagement throughout the project will provide opportunities for both broad community engagement with members, and focused engagement with key stakeholder which will include public works, community elders, Chief and Council.
The collaboration with community members and elders is critical to ensuring the inclusion WLON history, culture and language throughout the planned network, infrastructure design recommendations, and amenities proposed as part of the planning process. Such amenities may include wayfinding signage, seating, gathering spaces, all for the purpose of celebrating and sharing the knowledge of WLON. This will ensure that community history is integrated throughout the land, and support land-based education efforts for both residents and visitors to the community. The project will also integrate documentation in areas where there may be increased environmental or habitat concerns for species at risk.
Program
Canada Public Transit FundCanada Public Transit Fund (linked with high confidence)
Location
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation | Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Ontario, Canada
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
Multi-year award for fiscal years 2024-25 to 2026-27.
Additional Information (French)
Contribution pluriannuelle pour les exercices financiers 2024-25 à 2026-27.
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Start Date
2025-02-18
Agreement Title
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation Active Transportation Network Plan and Priority Project Development
Agreement Title (French)
Plan du réseau de transport actif de la nation Ojibway de Wabigoon Lake et développement de projets prioritaires
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$50,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) is a resilient and forward-looking Indigenous community located in Northwest Ontario on the shores of Dinorwic Lake and located 20 km southeast of Dryden and 65 km northwest of Ignace. WLON’s land base consists of 46.27 sq. km most of which is inaccessible by vehicle as there are no roads or trails. The nation’s reserve is divided into two parts, separated by Dinorwic Lake.
Currently, WLON has an on-reserve population of approximately 200 members, which is expected to increase in the coming years with the addition of new community housing. Community members and staff have identified a critical need for more and safer walking and cycling routes throughout the community. In addition to providing connections separate from vehicles, active connections will increase help to increase healthy transportation options and will support year-round recreation and social/cultural gathering on the land throughout WLON. The existing transportation infrastructure in the community is automobile oriented, gravel and chipseal roadways (8.0 km) with no sidewalks, and several informal trails. This project would focus on developing an active transportation network plan that would identify and prioritize the development of safe pedestrian and cycling connections for residents of all ages within the growing community. Importantly, these new and upgraded pathways would improve access to key community facilities from residential areas as well as facilitate cultural learning with signage and access to important cultural locations in the community.
The active transportation network plan will include several key outcomes:
1. The development a network map, which will identify and prioritize pedestrian and cycling connections throughout the community to key destinations.
2. A written plan articulating the community vision and goals, relevant policies, and program recommendations to support an increase in active transportation across all four seasons.
3. High level cost estimates will be prepared for the whole network plan, which will support our community to budget and seek additional capital funding to support implementation efforts.
4. Two rounds of engagement throughout the project will provide opportunities for both broad community engagement with members, and focused engagement with key stakeholder which will include public works, community elders, Chief and Council.
The collaboration with community members and elders is critical to ensuring the inclusion WLON history, culture and language throughout the planned network, infrastructure design recommendations, and amenities proposed as part of the planning process. Such amenities may include wayfinding signage, seating, gathering spaces, all for the purpose of celebrating and sharing the knowledge of WLON. This will ensure that community history is integrated throughout the land, and support land-based education efforts for both residents and visitors to the community. The project will also integrate documentation in areas where there may be increased environmental or habitat concerns for species at risk.
Description (French)
La nation Ojibway du lac Wabigoon (NOLW) est une communauté autochtone résiliente et tournée vers l'avenir, située dans le nord-ouest de l'Ontario, sur les rives du lac Dinorwic, à 20 km au sud-est de Dryden et à 65 km au nord-ouest d'Ignace. Le territoire de NOWL s'étend sur 46,27 km², dont la majeure partie est inaccessible en véhicule, car il n'y a ni route ni sentier. La réserve de la nation est divisée en deux parties, séparées par le lac Dinorwic.
Actuellement, la population de NOLW dans la réserve est d'environ 200 membres, et devrait augmenter dans les années à venir avec l'ajout de nouveaux logements communautaires. Les membres et le personnel de la communauté ont identifié un besoin critique de voies piétonnes et cyclables plus nombreuses et plus sûres dans l'ensemble de la communauté. En plus de fournir des connexions séparées des véhicules, les connexions actives contribueront à augmenter les options de transport sain et favoriseront les loisirs tout au long de l'année et les rassemblements sociaux/culturels sur les terres du NOLW. L'infrastructure de transport existante dans la communauté est axée sur l'automobile, avec des routes en gravier et en gravillons (8,0 km) sans trottoirs, et plusieurs sentiers informels. Ce projet se concentrera sur l'élaboration d'un plan de réseau de transport actif qui identifiera et priorisera le développement de connexions piétonnes et cyclistes sûres pour les résidents de tous âges au sein de la communauté en pleine croissance. Il est important de noter que ces nouveaux sentiers et ces sentiers améliorés amélioreront l'accès aux principales installations communautaires à partir des zones résidentielles et faciliteront l'apprentissage culturel grâce à la signalisation et à l'accès aux lieux culturels importants de la communauté.
Le plan du réseau de transport actif comprendra plusieurs résultats clés :
1. L'élaboration d'une carte du réseau, qui identifiera et classera par ordre de priorité les liaisons piétonnes et cyclistes à travers la communauté vers des destinations clés.
2. Un plan écrit articulant la vision et les objectifs de la communauté, les politiques pertinentes et les recommandations du programme pour soutenir une augmentation du transport actif au cours des quatre saisons.
3. Des estimations de coûts de haut niveau seront préparées pour l'ensemble du plan du réseau, ce qui aidera notre communauté à budgétiser et à rechercher des fonds d'investissement supplémentaires pour soutenir les efforts de mise en œuvre.
4. Deux cycles d'engagement tout au long du projet permettront à la fois un engagement communautaire large avec les membres et un engagement ciblé avec les principales parties prenantes, notamment les travaux publics, les aînés de la communauté, le chef et le conseil.
La collaboration avec les membres de la communauté et les anciens est essentielle pour garantir l'inclusion de l'histoire, de la culture et de la langue des NOLW dans le réseau planifié, les recommandations de conception des infrastructures et les aménagements proposés dans le cadre du processus de planification. Ces aménagements peuvent inclure des panneaux d'orientation, des sièges, des espaces de rassemblement, le tout dans le but de célébrer et de partager les connaissances de NOLW. Cela permettra d'intégrer l'histoire de la communauté dans l'ensemble du territoire et de soutenir les efforts d'éducation à la terre pour les résidents et les visiteurs de la communauté. Le projet intégrera également la documentation dans les zones où il peut y avoir des préoccupations accrues en matière d'environnement ou d'habitat pour les espèces en péril.
Organization Code
infc
Organization
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Ministère du Logement, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités
Program Name
Canada Public Transit Fund
Program Name (French)
Fonds pour le transport en commun du Canada
Recipient City
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation | Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation | Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Reference Number
278-2024-2025-Q4-00125