Okanese First Nation, Treaty 4 Territory, Saskatchewan - Indigenous Services Canada
Okanese First Nation is improving community wellness with the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art water treatment plant to support long-term, reliable access to safe and clean drinking water for community members. This investment to strengthen infrastructure reflects strong community leadership and collaboration.
The new facility features advanced filtration and treatment technologies that will help provide safe, clean drinking water for community members. The plant will serve key community infrastructure, including the school and community buildings, as well as 52 homes-29 of which are connected to the water distribution line. An additional 23 rural homes will receive water through truck haul service.
Construction of the plant began in February 2024 and was supported by $11.8 million in funding from Indigenous Services Canada. This investment includes training for the community's water treatment operator over the next three years, supporting the continued delivery of safe and clean drinking water for the community.
