Saulteaux First Nation among those receiving national housing funding
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The Saulteaux First Nation is among several First Nations getting funding to build affordable housing.
In total, $17 million will be given out across several of Saskatchewan’s First Nations, including Saulteaux. The money, part of the National Housing Strategy, was announced Thursday by the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Ahmed Hussen at a conference in Regina.
Construction will begin on 84 homes immediately, spread across Saluteaux First Nation, Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation, Big River First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Kinistin Saulteaux Nation, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Muskoday First Nation, Waterhen Lake First Nation, and Witchekan Lake First Nation.
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The federal government has announced a $17 million investment to the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) for the immediate construction of 84 units of affordable homes for First Nations in Saskatchewan.
The new homes will be built in nine Indigenous communities including Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation, Big River First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Kinistin Saulteaux Nation, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Muskoday First Nation, Saulteaux First Nation, Waterhen Lake First Nation and Witchekan Lake First Nation.
“Our Government is taking steps, right now, to ensure that every Canadian has a safe and affordable place to call home,” said Ahmed Hussen, the Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). “Our investments will go a long way to effectively support those who need it most by quickly providing new affordable housing units to vulnerable individuals and families, while addressing the unique barriers faced by communities such as First Nations in
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