Title:
Active Transportation for Ochapowace First Nation
Agreement Value:
$4,998,356.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 12, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
Ochapowace First Nation will build a 12km asphalt pathway, a bridge, benches, and solar lighting to increase safety and connect the community to Camp McKay, which is the historical site of the residential school that many of Ochapowace ancestors and residents attended, named Round Lake Mission.
There has been a great deal of work to revitalize this into a community space called Camp McKay, which has a water park and hosts many vital community events throughout the year including weddings, language and culture camps, health camps as well as many other events that weave our history and culture together.
Other key community landmarks that this path will connect includes:
• Chief Denton George Memorial Complex
• Band Administration Office
• Kakisiwew School
• Ochapowace Chief and Council
• Over 100 Community Homes with Indigenous Residents
• Ochapowace Pow Wow Arbour
• Camp McKay (formerly the Round Lake Mission Residential School)
Organization:
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Expected Results:
Building on the first phase of permanent transit programming, announced in February 2021, the expanded parameters of the CPTF will continue the federal government’s commitment to improve the quality of life of Canadians by creating jobs and economic growth, supporting climate resilience, and building a stronger and more inclusive Canada. Through the CPTF, HICC will collaborate with all levels of government, Indigenous partners as well as stakeholders to deliver world-class, modern public transit and active transportation infrastructure.
Location:
Whitewood, Saskatchewan, CA
Reference Number:
278-2025-2026-Q4-00043
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ochapowace
Program:
Canada Public Transit Fund
Program Purpose:
Building on the first phase of permanent transit programming, announced in February 2021, the expanded parameters of the CPTF will continue the federal government’s commitment to improve the quality of life of Canadians by creating jobs and economic growth, supporting climate resilience, and building a stronger and more inclusive Canada. Through the CPTF, HICC will collaborate with all levels of government, Indigenous partners as well as stakeholders to deliver world-class, modern public transit and active transportation infrastructure.