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Fort McKay First Nation first real estate development to address affordable housing in Beaumont
Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) and its partner, Landrex Inc., created a new company called East Pine LP. Together, the partners have purchased a $2M section of land in Beaumont which is fully permitted for the development of a new multi-family residential complex. Last year the City of Beaumont was one of the top 5 […]
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Canada supports rapid housing project in Nova Scotia
May 13, 2021 Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canada’s recovery. Budget 2021 is a plan to bridge Canadians through the crisis and towards a robust recovery. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social […]
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APCFNC: Federal Budget Investments in Housing and Infrastructure
Budget 2021 contained several investments in First Nation Housing and Infrastructure, which we have compiled here, including related investments: Budget 2021 proposes to invest $36 million over three years, starting in 2021-22, through the Strategic Partnerships Initiative, to build capacity for local, economically-sustainable clean energy projects in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and support […]
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Governments announce multi-million investment in NS First Nations communities – Mortgage Broker News
19 Apr 2021 Federal and provincial governments have announced a fresh tranche of funding for the development of low-cost housing aimed at First Nations communities in Nova Scotia. Over $3.16 million in funding will be coursed through the Projects Stream of the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) for the immediate construction of 24 units of affordable […]
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Canada supports rapid housing in Nova Scotia
April 16, 2021 Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canada’s recovery as communities across the country, including those in Nova Scotia, are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need. Today, the […]
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Mi’kmaw tiny-home builders hoping to tackle Indigenous housing crisis – CTV News
March 28, 2021 SASKATOON — A Mi’kmaw uncle-nephew duo are making tiny homes in the hopes of addressing crowded Indigenous households and the lack of adequate Indigenous housing in New Brunswick and communities across Canada. Lloyd Augustine and his nephew Robert, who run Piligan Construction in Esgenoôpetitj First Nations in New Brunswick, say their homes […]
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St. Francis Xavier U: New Project Aims to Strengthen the Community Housing Sector in Nova Scotia
If 2020 taught us anything, it is the importance of having a safe home. We at St. Francis Xavier University’s Extension Department (Extension), in partnership with the Community Housing Transformation Centre (the Centre), are pleased to announce the launch of Build Together: Strengthening the Community Housing Sector in Nova Scotia. Through this project, we aim to engage members of the community housing sector in […]
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Mi’kmaw tiny-home builders hope to solve big housing shortage – CBC
Mar 10, 2021 Robert Augustine says tiny homes could be part of the solution for crowded Indigenous households Robert Augustine and his uncle Lloyd Augustine are proud to show off the tiny home they have built, and hopeful that homes like this one will help solve the housing crisis many people in their community are facing. “The […]
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Halifax council approves development that will provide housing for Indigenous people – CBC
Diamond Bailey House will have 32 emergency beds, 11 bedrooms with shared washrooms and 10 bachelor units Feb 10, 2021 Halifax regional council unanimously endorsed amendments Thursday night to planning rules that will allow the construction of a housing development for Indigenous people that will include an emergency shelter and permanent housing in Halifax’s south end. […]
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Province Adds Beds for Homeless in Halifax
December 14, 2020 Too many people do not have a place to call home and the COVID-19 pandemic is making their situation even worse. Public health protocols such as physical distancing mean fewer beds are available at a time when more people need them. That’s why the province is taking further steps to address homelessness […]
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