Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre in Hay River will be receiving part of federal funding announced on March 16.
Soaring Eagle will receive $374,500 over two years from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor).
The support will be used for an efficient boiler heating system, better roof insulation, energy efficient lighting, kitchen appliances and improved accessibility at its front entrance.
"CanNor's funding allows us to restore our facility and continue to develop and deliver educational, recreational and training programs to all age groups," stated Margaret Jerome, the president of Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre, in a news release. "Having this opportunity enables us to better serve the people of Hay River now and in the future."
On March 16 in Dettah, CanNor announced $1,749,256 in total funding for renovations and upgrades at six public facilities in NWT communities through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.
Along with Soaring Eagle, the facilities are the Dettah Wellness Centre, the Fort Simpson Recreation Centre, the Hamlet of Paulatuk Community Complex, the friendship centre in the Tlicho and the Norman Wells Recreation Complex.
The announcement was made by Northwest Territories MP Michael McLeod, on behalf of Navdeep Bains, the minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and the minister responsible for CanNor.
"The Government of Canada is proud to support projects that renovate and restore community and cultural spaces for Northern families, youth and elders," stated McLeod in a news release. "By investing in community infrastructure, we are fostering healthier and more inclusive communities in Canada's North."
The focus of the renovations and upgrades is to extend the life of the buildings.
The upgrades included new and more energy efficient ventilation and septic systems using freeze-resistant technology.
Several centres were provided with new appliances in kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities.