Winnipeg, Treaty 1 Territory, Manitoba - Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations
Treaty One Nations, together with the Government of Canada, are moving forward on the next stage of development of Naawi-Oodena, one of the largest First Nation-led Economic Development Zones in Canadian history.
Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, visited Naawi-Oodena, a landmark joint urban reserve project located in the heart of Winnipeg. During the tour of Naawi-Oodena, the Minister visited the new Oodena Gas & Convenience Store, which opened in June 2025, to witness first-hand the remarkable progress Treaty One Nations are making in turning its bold economic vision into reality.
The future development of Naawi-Oodena includes residential, commercial, education, cultural, sports/recreational, health and community spaces, and will deliver nearly 5,000 housing units on the full site while creating lasting employment opportunities for both First Nation and non-Indigenous Manitobans alike.
During her visit, Minister Gull-Masty announced an additional $789,490-bringing the total federal support for infrastructure design to $1 million-to advance planning for Blocks B to E. This funding will support critical site servicing design, surveying, engineering, and cost estimates, ensuring the project can move forward efficiently and sustainably. It will allow Treaty One Nations to build essential infrastructure, including homes, businesses, and educational facilities that will strengthen both the community's economy and overall well-being.
This latest funding brings total federal investment in Naawi-Oodena's planning, training, and site development to approximately $5.5 million through Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada. This includes $3.5 million, which supported the development of Block A, home to Oodena Gas & Convenience-the first business to open on Treaty One's 109 acres of Naawi-Oodena lands.
