Aug. 08, 2025 - Toronto, Canada – The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, with the support of Kinectrics and Bruce Power, have started construction on a new Nawash Community Arena in Neyaashiinigmiing — a project that will bring year-round recreation, connection, and opportunity to the heart of the community.
Kinectrics provided a $500,000 contribution as part of a commitment to help develop the Nawash Community Arena and looks forward to celebrating the key milestones associated with its build, grand opening and operations.
Bruce Power is supporting both the planning and implementation phases of the project through a funding agreement with Nawash, including more than $1 million in direct financial contributions, as well as in-kind services and technical expertise.
The Nawash Community Arena will include a state-of-the-art ice pad, seating for 250 people, 6 changerooms, concession areas, accessible washrooms, as well as office and reception rooms. The arena is scheduled for completion in 2026 and will stand as a vibrant community hub for hockey, lacrosse, and other activities and programming.
We are proud to actively invest in the communities we operate in and support this important initiative that will help facilitate the development of youth within the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation.
Our Elders teach us that the Youth are our future. In order for them to thrive physically, mentally, and spiritually, they need opportunities for community-based recreation which will teach them teamwork, stamina, and strength. These young ones, nurtured with the gift of sport, will find their place in the world with pride. Our community says ‘Chi-miigwech’ to Bruce Power and Kinectrics for their generous and timely donation.
Our community has always been very sports-minded, and the hockey team was well known in the area — they were called the Cape Croker boys. After all these years, everyone wanted an arena here, and we are over the moon that it’s finally being built so their grandchildren will have a place to play. Community is more than just a word — community is the participation of all. This started with the community, and Bruce Power and the other companies stepped up to help bring it to life. This is the start. Let’s go Nawash!
A new arena was identified as a need by the Nawash Community and Bruce Power and its employees are honoured to work alongside Nawash in bringing this vision to life.
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For further information, please contact:
Brandon Emrich, Phone: +1-647-501-2118, Email: [email protected]
