Government of Canada Congratulates Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation on Ground-breaking for New Gas Station

ALEXIS NAKOTA SIOUX NATION, TREATY 6 TERRITORY, AB, Oct. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is proud to support economic development opportunities and growth in Indigenous communities.

Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, congratulated Chief Tony Alexis, the Council, and the community of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation on breaking ground for their new Petro-Canada gas station.

The new gas station in the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation is the result of a Band initiative to create employment opportunities and provide economic sustainability on their reserve. The Government of Canada is providing $878,520 in funding through the Community Opportunity Readiness Program, which helps Indigenous communities support economic development opportunities. The funds will be used for professional and technical services, as well as for economic infrastructure and capital costs.

Quotes

"My congratulations to Chief Tony Alexis, Council, and the community of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation on the ground breaking for the new Nakota Crossing Petro-Canada. This project is a great example of what can be achieved through partnership and collaboration to foster economic growth and opportunity."

The Honourable Jane Philpott, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Indigenous Services

Quick Facts

• Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation is located near Edmonton Alberta, and is a member of Treaty 6.
• As of September 2018, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation has an on-reserve population of approximately 1,170 people, with a total registered population of 2,065.
• The Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP) provides project-based funding to First Nations and Inuit communities for a range of activities to support their pursuit of economic opportunities.

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Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation 
Community Opportunity Readiness Program

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SOURCE Indigenous Services Canada

media may contact: Rachel Rappaport, Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, 819-934-2796; Media Relations, Indigenous Services Canada, 819-953-1160, [email protected]