Source: Government of Canada News (2)
FedNor funds will support jobs, tourism and business growth in Serpent River First Nation
March 20, 2025 – Serpent River First Nation, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor
Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $108,000 to help maximize tourism and business opportunities for Serpent River First Nation. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
Provided through FedNor’s Tourism Growth Program, the funding will allow the Serpent River First Nation (SRFN) Limited Partnership, the economic development arm of the First Nation, to develop a five-year strategic plan. The goal of the project is to help diversify the economy, develop new tourism products and extend the tourism season for the Batchewana Bay and Cutler highway trading post facilities.
To support Serpent River First Nation’s tourism and economic development strategies, the project will also focus on job creation, training, business development, and infrastructure expansion. It will also support marketing and social media activities, as well as e-commerce and website development to increase sales and support local businesses.