Awitgati Longhouse and Cultural Centre Project
Timeline
Opening Fall 2026
2017-2020
Community engagement, needs assessment, and visioning
Winter 2021
Feasibility study, conceptual designs, community consultation, operating model, cost estimate, property acquisition initiated
July 2021
Application to Infrastructure Canada’s GICB program submitted
July 2022
Funding provided (100%) from Infrastructure Canada
Spring 2024
Break ground for construction of facility
Fall 2026
Under One Sky’s Longhouse and Cultural Centre opens to public with over 30 programs and services operating
May-June 2021
Proposal preparation, schematic designs, cost estimates, construction and net-zero-carbon modelling, community consultation completed
January 2022
Property acquisition completed
November 2023
Land Ceremony with Mi'kmaq Elder Miigam’agan
Winter 2026
Construction complete
April 2021
GICB program launched
