Michael McLeod

Federal government invests in Healing Lodge in Northwest Territories to improve community infrastructure

Yellowknife, NT March 21 2025 — Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, announced federal funding of $7 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program for a Healing Lodge in Yellowknife.

Funding will help build a new, energy efficient and eco-sensitive Endacho Healing Lodge that will be built as a place of harmony with the land and water. In this place, Indigenous people who have suffered trauma can heal by connecting with their culture and the land through a combination of traditional and western healing methods. The Lodge is designed to integrate into the natural contours of the land, incorporating energy efficiency technology proven effective and sustainable in the northern environment.

Quotes

“Across the Northwest Territories, many Indigenous peoples, families and communities are deeply affected by trauma and its health and social impacts. Through this funding, our government is supporting local efforts to build a safe and welcoming space to deliver the programming and services needed for healing.”

Michael McLeod, M.P., on behalf of the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Quick facts

The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program was created in support of Canada’s Strengthened Climate Plan: A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy. It supports the Plan’s first pillar by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and helping develop higher resilience to climate change.
The program launched in 2021 with an initial investment of $1.5 billion over five years towards green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades.
Budget 2024 announced an additional $500 million to support more projects through GICB until 2029.
At least 10 percent of funding is allocated to projects serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, including Indigenous populations in urban centres.
For more information, please visit the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada website at: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada - Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program.
Project funding is subject to the negotiation and signing of a contribution agreement between the Government of Canada and the recipient.
Federal funding is conditional on fulfilling all requirements related to consultation with Indigenous communities and environmental assessment obligations.

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