July 23, 2026 — Shawanaga First Nation, Robinson Huron Treaty Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada
Today, Shawanaga First Nation celebrated the completion of their new water treatment plant, an important milestone in the community’s efforts to strengthen access to safe, clean drinking water.
Shawanaga First Nation is enhancing their drinking water infrastructure with a new centralized water system that will serve 101 homes and 10 community buildings. Drawing water from groundwater wells, the new water treatment plant uses multiple treatment processes to help provide safe drinking water, including iron and manganese removal, ultraviolet disinfection, and chlorination. This project also included an expansion of the community’s water distribution system.
This community-led project was supported by a combined investment of approximately $31 million, including over $26 million from Indigenous Services Canada and approximately $5 million through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s Green Infrastructure Stream, delivered by Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada and the Government of Ontario.
Today’s gathering recognizes the leadership, vision and commitment of Shawanaga First Nation in realizing a project that will support the community for generations to come.