Featured image: Buffalo River Dene Nation In Fall 2023, the First Nations Capital and Infrastructure Agency of Saskatchewan (FNCIAS) initiated pilot assessments aimed at evaluating the housing and infrastructure requirements of its member First Nations. As part of a comprehensive
The First Nations Capital and Infrastructure Agency of Saskatchewan (FNCIAS) is pleased to announce the release of its second annual report, detailing accomplishments during the 2022-2023 fiscal year and further detailing the organization’s corporate overview, vision, mission, values, governance structure,
The First Nations Capital and Infrastructure Agency of Saskatchewan (FNCIAS) recently concluded its second annual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 19, 2024, at the Saskatoon Inn in Saskatoon. Attended by representatives from member Nations across the province, the gathering
The First Nations Capital and Infrastructure Agency of Saskatchewan (FNCIAS) is hosting its second annual AGM on March 19, 2024. FNCIAS is inviting up to two representatives from each member Nation to attend as we look at the progress in
On September 19, 2023, the First Nations Capital and Infrastructure Agency of Saskatchewan (FNCIAS) hosted our second annual FNCIAS Fall 2023 Conference at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. The FNCIAS team would like to send our gratitude to everyone who was
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 of Nations and Tribal Councils to discuss and shape the future of housing and infrastructure
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 and Métis to independently deliver their own services to address the unique needs of their
A new partnership between First Nations Capital and Infrastructure Agency of Saskatchewan (FNCIAS) and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) will bring more jobs, build capacity and improve infrastructure management with First Nation communities in Saskatchewan. Together, FNCIAS and SIIT
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.
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.
This phase involves working with Member First Nations to assess and quantify the infrastructure gap on Reserve lands.
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.