Akwesasne is a complex, multi-jurisdictional First Nation and Tribe, and pursuing cultural tourism came with many challenges. They had made major achievements on their own, but they identified a need for outside help to help build a plan for how to move forward.
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How Cape Croker Secured Over $800k in Parks Funding
The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (CNUFN) own Cape Croker Park. The park is a 315-site campground built by the community in 1967 and is the only First Nation owned and operated park in Ontario, and one of only two in Canada.
» Read MoreA Sweet Project - Ziibaakdakaan Maple Products
Cape Croker wanted to extend employment opportunities for park employees, from seasonal to full time. A Maple Syrup Business was a fitting complement, since the Chippewas of Nawash have produced maple syrup from this exact location for centuries.
» Read MoreThe First Indigenous Nation in Ontario to Manage a Provincial Park
Springwater Provincial Park has been a long-standing traditional area of continuous use and significance to the people of Beausoleil First Nation, but was managed and controlled by the Province of Ontario. Their goal was to re-secure and control the land for their people.
» Read MoreHow Project George is Saving Lives with Traditional Values
Project George brings at-risk youth to camps year-round, where they learn about their ancestors' way of life, bush survival skills, and seasonal activities such as hunting, trapping and fishing.
» Read MoreHow the Nisqually Tribe is Using Tourism to Protect their Land and Share their Culture
Cultural tourism for the Nisqually Tribal Council complements the community’s desires to regain use of their traditional land use areas within the Nisqually State Park, and to revitalize and preserve Nisqually culture and heritage.
» Read MoreHow the Town of Cobalt Planned to Preserve its History
The Town of Cobalt has a rich history. They knew other municipalities had created historic districts, but they did not know how to achieve their vision with a very small municipal staff and limited budget. They reached out to us for help.
» Read MoreHow Moose Cree First Nation Built State of the Art EMS Facilities
Like most northern Indigenous communities, Moose Factory, Ontario had inadequate emergency services facilities. MacLeod Farley and Associates was hired to find a way to help plan, and ultimately secure funding to construct an Emergency Services building.
» Read MoreFinding Funds to Overcome Housing Issues on Reserves
We see housing as an integral part of community development. With sub-standard housing, people lack a solid foundation in their lives, with their families and community. We assist in developing housing projects that are ambitious.
» Read MoreCree Village Ecolodge - A Source of Great Community Pride
Cree Village Ecolodge is listed as one of the Top Ten Eco-Destinations in North America and was the winner of the 2005 Tourism Industry Association of Canada / Air Canada Business of the Year Award.
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