Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, Eskasoni First Nation - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Indigenous Services Canada
Today, Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced the addition of over 38 acres to Eskasoni First Nation through the Additions to Reserve process.
The land addition, known as the McLaughlin Property, will be used for mixed residential and commercial purposes. The addition to reserve enables Eskasoni First Nation to support growing families with land to build modern housing and growing businesses with space to increase commercial opportunities.
Along with the addition to reserve, Indigenous Services Canada is providing $534,750 to Eskasoni First Nation to further advance economic development in Cape Breton. The funds support the expansion of the existing community retail center to include a Dollarama which will provide new access to goods in the region and job opportunities for the community.
Expanding land bases and supporting economic development supports a thriving community in Eskasoni First Nation and the greater Cape Breton region.
