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Sustaining quality, healthy, and safe housing and infrastructure with First Nations in Saskatchewan.

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See how we are working with First Nations to transform infrastructure and housing for First Nations in Saskatchewan.

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Our Process

Learn about our process working with First Nations to provide sustainable housing.

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Recent News & Announcements

First Nations Capital and Infrastructure Agency of Saskatchewan to host second annual conference on Sept. 19, 2023

August 28, 2023

First Nations Capital and Infrastructure Agency of Saskatchewan (FNCIAS) is hosting its second annual conference on Sept. 19, 2023. This conference will be a gathering

Historic step made to transfer housing, capital and infrastructure services on Saskatchewan reserves to First Nations control

January 25, 2023

News release June 10, 2021 The Government of Canada recognizes Indigenous peoples’ inherent right to self-determination and supports the inherent right of First Nations, Inuit

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Together, with First Nations, we will close the current housing and related infrastructure gap.

First Nations have signed on as members to create an infrastructure funding model that empowers and enables First Nations to deliver the housing and infrastructure services they envision for their land.

remaining long-term drinking water advisories in 5 communities. Little Pine, Montreal Lake, Lac La Ronge, Okanese, Peepeekisis Cree Nation No 81 and Star Blanket Cree Nation.

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of First Nations people with registered or treaty status on reserves are living in houses that need major repairs. Mold was found in more than half the homes.

About FNCIAS

First Nations Capital and Infrastructure Agency of Saskatchewan (FNCIAS) was created to support Member Nations in the transition to taking over care and control of on-reserve housing, capital and infrastructure from Canada and close the infrastructure gap in Saskatchewan.

Together, with Member Nations, we are working together to change and improve the economic, social, health, and education disparities faced by First Nations people.

First Nations Capital and Infrastructure Agency of Saskatchewan will support Nations to plan and manage infrastructure assets by pursuing the following objectives:

Standardize best practices
Reduce time and costs to develop infrastructure
Provide frameworks for infrastructure planning, procurement, and construction
Provide frameworks for operations and maintenance of infrastructure assets
Provide centre of excellence to increase Indigenous capacity and skills in infrastructure management

Process Timeline

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Phase 1: Initiation and Engagement

In Phase 1, the goal was to establish a First Nations Housing and Infrastructure Agency that is built by First Nations for First Nations and that subsequently is governed by First Nations and delivers programs and services designed to meet the needs of First Nations.

During extensive engagement, we heard that there is widespread support for the transition from government to First Nation’s control with many seeing the transformation as an exciting opportunity.

Phase 2: Continued Engagement and Program Development with Member Nations

This phase involves repeated engagement sessions so that ideas and ongoing feedback can help us further refine our focus on the delivery model and the terms of the associated transfer agreement with Canada.

Phase 3: Pilot Assessment

This phase involves working with Member First Nations to assess and quantify the infrastructure gap on Reserve lands.

Phase 4: Agency Operations

The transfer of responsibility from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to First Nations. Since FNCIAS is owned and operated by First Nations, it will generate long–term employment and career development for Indigenous people in housing and infrastructure.