Feds’ funding aimed at helping the Indigenous-led circular economy – GX94 Radio
Feb 23, 2026
REGINA – Federal funding has been announced aimed at efforts towards a sustainable economy for Indigenous communities.
At an announcement in Regina, the federal government announced $855,000 in PrairiesCan funding to Cowessess Ventures Ltd. for a rapid composting and bio fertilizer facility.
Working alongside Cowessess are B-Nature Biotech (Saskatoon), and Pro Metal Industries Ltd. (Pasqua First Nation). B-Nature worked to design the system that is being used on Cowessess First Nation, which will help them turn organic waste into fertilizer and ultimately produce food on the First Nation located east of Regina.
