George Gordon First Nation Solid Waste Remediation

The proposed project involves the cleanup and eventual closure of former solid waste dump sites located on George Gordon First Nation reserve lands. The project also includes excavation of shallow contaminated soils near six historical bluestone pits where copper sulphate impacts have been confirmed. Supporting studies have been completed at all of the sites.

Surficial waste and partially visible shallow solid waste identified at sites DS6/9/60, DS55, and DS56 will be removed and hauled to the current active landfill for proper disposal. An open pit at DS55 will be filled with clean material to eliminate fall risk.

Following clean-up, access to the locations where waste has been accumulating will be blocked or removed, if possible. Where buried waste is left in place, the site will be legally surveyed and identified on any community land use plans.

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Latest update

July 15, 2026 – The public comment period on the project is closed. Indigenous Services Canada is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination – Start of Public Comment Period - June 15, 2026

Contacts

ISC-SKENV
Indigenous Services Canada
Alvin Hamilton Building, 1783 Hamilton Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2B6
Telephone: 306-581-3134
Email: isc-skenv@sac-isc.gc.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • GEORGE GORDON FIRST NATION NO. 86 (Saskatchewan)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Waste Management
    • Remediation and conservation

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-06-15

  • Proponent

    George Gordon First Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90554

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...within 200 kilometres
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