The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario is investing $3.5 million in the First Nations Technical Institute in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
The funding is planned to be used as part of the aviation recovery plan, after a disastrous 2022 fire destroyed a hangar and an entire fleet of planes.
Part of the funds is also going to support the institute’s green energy initiative, by developing solar panels and battery storage intended to power their buildings and offset greenhouse gas emissions.
Suzanne Brant, President of the First Nations Technical Institute, thanked the government of Canada for their help in recovering after the incident.
“FTNI is grateful that the Government of Canada is investing in Indigenous initiatives in
our region, providing benefits to Indigenous learners and communities across Ontario
and Canada,” said Brant.
Brant also applauded FedDev Ontario‘s decision to launch a support team with dedicated resources to help indigenous businesses in southern Ontario. The new task force is connecting with indigenous lead businesses and has a new web page to show what resources are available to help them.
