Government of Canada and Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) sign revised Framework Agreement f
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ASUBPEESCHOSEEWAGONG ANISHINABEK TERRITORY, TRADITIONAL ANISHNAABE LANDS IN THE TREATY #3 AREA, ON, July 26, 2021
ASUBPEESCHOSEEWAGONG ANISHINABEK TERRITORY, TRADITIONAL ANISHNAABE LANDS IN THE TREATY #3 AREA, ON, July 26, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Chief Randy Fobister and elected council of Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (ANA) met in community to sign an amendment to the Mercury Care Home Framework Agreement, which builds on the Government of Canada's commitment to ensuring that ANA residents who are living with methylmercury poisoning receive the care they need while staying closer to home, community and family.
On April 2, 2020, Canada and ANA signed the Mercury Care Home Framework Agreement virtually because of pandemic restrictions. The framework agreement committed Canada to providing $19.5 million for the detailed design and construction of a mercury care home.
Today's amendment includes a commitment of $68.9 million to fund the operations, maintenance and specialized service delivery of the mercury care home in the community, along with a periodic funding review that may be required to fulfill the goals of the mercury care home. The mercury care home will offer specialized care to residents to address their unique health care needs, as well as supported living for those who require it.
The construction and operation of a mercury care facility in ANA will make it possible to increase community-based services to support residents' care needs.
Additionally, the Government of Canada has committed funding for a new water treatment facility in ANA through the 2020 Fall Economic Statement. A feasibility study, completed by the First Nation in December 2020, recommended the design and construction of a new water treatment plant and upgrades to the existing distribution system. Indigenous Services Canada has approved $1.1 million to support the detailed design phase of the project and is working in partnership with ANA to advance the project to ensure the system has the capacity to meet the water production requirements of the mercury care home and the continued growth of Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek.
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"I am honoured to have had the opportunity to meet with Chief Randy Fobister in Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek to reinforce the commitments that Canada has made to the community and its leadership; acknowledge the recommendations of its Community Health Assessment Report; support the construction, operation, maintenance and specialized service delivery of a mercury care home; and ensure that the immediate and long-term health needs of the community are met."
The Honourable Marc Miller
Minister of Indigenous Services
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