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National Indigenous News March 16 · National Indigenous Newscasts

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  SPEAKER_00: This is a look at your National Indigenous News.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm Daryl Stranger.
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  SPEAKER_00: Construction to build a water supply pipeline to the Oneida Nation of the Thames in Ontario will soon be underway after a company was awarded the federal contract last week.
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  SPEAKER_00: The twenty three point four million dollar project will extend the Lake Huron primary water supply system, which currently ends near Mount Bridges, to the settlement boundary of the territory located south of London, supplying it with clean drinking water.
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  SPEAKER_00: Oneida has been under a boil water advisory since September of 2019.
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  SPEAKER_00: The aging water tower in the community is the primary source of water for 550 homes and 26 community buildings.
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  SPEAKER_00: The project has been in the works since March of 2022 and will run in conjunction with a separate on-reserve project to fix the water distribution system in Oneida.
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  SPEAKER_00: Construction is expected to take two years and will result in Oneida being able to lift a drinking water advisory by spring of 2027.
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  SPEAKER_00: In Saskatchewan, Lac LaRange Indian Band's Woodland Wellness Center has received funding to start a mobile addictions outreach program to address the opioid and mental health crisis.
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  SPEAKER_00: Federal funding of$1.48 million was approved through Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lac LaRange was one of 30 communities out of 300 that applied to receive funding.
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  SPEAKER_00: With the money, they will purchase two mobile counseling vans to deliver cultural services based on community need.
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  SPEAKER_00: There will be two elders from each community to provide support, smudging, and counseling if needed.
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  SPEAKER_00: The program is expected to begin operations this spring.
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  SPEAKER_00: Lac LaRonge Indian Band is Saskatchewan's second largest First Nation.
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  SPEAKER_00: A new 100% indigenous-owned fuel and convenience location on Splatsen First Nation near Endby BC has been announced by Gen 7.
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  SPEAKER_00: This will be the fourth location in the Okanagan Valley featuring a 4,500 square foot lot with both a gas station and a convenience store.
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  SPEAKER_00: A portion of the company's profits are directed back into the nation to support local youth programs, community initiatives, and infrastructure projects.
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  SPEAKER_00: This new Splatsen location is expected to become an important economic driver for Enderby and surrounding communities, creating local employment opportunities while attracting increased traffic into the community.
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  SPEAKER_00: To date, Gen 7 has reinvested more than$500,000 into First Nations communities across Canada.
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  SPEAKER_00: Gen 7 assists First Nations members in the startup and day to day operations of retail stores, gas stations, and variety stores across Canada.
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  SPEAKER_00: That is your national Indigenous News.