Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation and federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty recently announced the addition of over 38 acres to Eskasoni First Nation through the Additions to Reserve process.
The Mi’kmaw community of 4,500+ members is located on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake in Eastern Cape Breton Island.
The land addition, known as the McLaughlin Property, will be used for mixed residential and commercial purposes. The addition to reserve enables Eskasoni First Nation to support growing families with land to build modern housing and growing businesses with space to increase commercial opportunities, said officials in a news release.
“Along with the addition to reserve, Indigenous Services Canada is providing $534,750 to Eskasoni First Nation to further advance economic development in Cape Breton. The funds support the expansion of the existing community retail center to include a Dollarama which will provide new access to goods in the region and job opportunities for the community.
Expanding land bases and supporting economic development supports a thriving community in Eskasoni First Nation and the greater Cape Breton region,” they said.
“Our community continues to grow, and with growth it comes a need for more space to build and support our people. These additions to reserve will help us to expand our housing development and continue building a stronger future for Eskasoni. We’re excited about what’s ahead, keep an eye out, there’s more to come,” said Denny.
“Every community deserves to have the opportunity and space to grow and succeed. Through the additions to reserve process we are helping provide that space, and through our investment of over $534,000 we are creating more opportunities for economic development. My sincere congratulations to Chief Leroy Denny on the expansion to Eskasoni First Nation lands,” added Alty.
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