CanNor funding of $600,000 to the Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation will help with the construction of Wekweètì's new grocery store
December 19, 2023 - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Food security contributes to people's physical and mental health and well-being. As many Northerners in remote and Indigenous communities face high rates of food insecurity, the Government of Canada is working with Northern and Indigenous partners to find ways to reduce barriers to food security and improve accessibility and affordability of food in remote communities. There is also a commitment to supporting community-based solutions to food security issues, including addressing infrastructure gaps.
Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced the Government of Canada is investing $600,000 towards a two-year project by the Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation. This investment supports the construction of a new grocery store in Wekweètì, a remote community accessible only by air or winter road.
This project further supports the Government of Canada's commitment to addressing food insecurity in the North and prioritizing economic reconciliation by working directly with the Tłı̨chǫ to help provide essential services to community members in Wekweètì.
