While Ottawa promises billions for water, housing and infrastructure, Six Nations is warning that much of the federal budget leaves on-reserve health services and community priorities vulnerable to cuts. Abigail Hill, Well Being Liaison Officer with the Six Nations Department of Well Being, delivered a detailed federal budget analysis to Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) at its Feb. 10 General Council meeting, urging council to remain “steadfast” as the federal government undertakes a sweeping expenditure and sustainability review. “The federal budget matters,” Hill told council, outlining how it sets funding priorities, highlights gaps and shapes advocacy efforts for First Nations-specific needs. Her presentation reviewed Indigenous-specific investments, including $2.3 billion over three years starting in 2026 to renew the First Nations water and wastewater enhanced program, $2.8 billion confirmed for the…
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