OTTAWA – Indigenous Services Canada has announced it is investing over $15 million in Wabaseemoong Independent Nations' new subdivision of 63 residential lots and associated roads.
“Through partnership with Wabaseemoong Independent Nations, today’s investment will create 63 new places for community members and their families providing a safe, clean, and reliable place to call home,” said Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services.
As the housing crisis continues to disproportionately affect Indigenous Peoples, the new subdivision will offer the people of Wabaseemoong an opportunity to own a home.
Chief Waylon Scott, Wabaseemoong Independent Nations said: “On behalf of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations, we are so proud of the work we have done as a community to get to this point, and we are very grateful for our partnership with the Government of Canada that helped us achieve this goal.
“Access to safe, clean, and modernized housing is a foundational need of any healthy community and this project, along with the future phases, will ensure all membership and families have the space to grow and flourish as we strive for First Nations equity.”
“This will not only improve the health and well-being of all our membership but is a commitment from our leadership to build a healthy and sustainable future for our youth.”
