NATOAGANEG FIRST NATION,
TRADITIONAL AND UNCEDED MI'KMAQ TERRITORY, NB, Aug. 1, 2024
/CNW/ - Today Natoaganeg First Nation broke ground at a 45-unit
subdivision that will create more places to call home to meet the
community's growing needs.
The new subdivision represents phase 2 of a five-phase growth
plan. This project will also generate good job opportunities for
the area, with a commitment to hire a minimum of 25 per cent local
First Nations community members as labourers for the
construction.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is providing $1.25 million this year towards the subdivision
and $4.97 million over the next five
years to achieve Natoaganeg First Nation's housing goals.
Federal and provincial governments are working with Natoaganeg
First Nation to support the five-year project in order to address
the housing needs in New
Brunswick. The project is fully designed and moving on to
construction.
Quotes
"Natoaganeg is pleased to partner with the government to address
priorities like housing and infrastructure improvements in our
community. This partnership is a step in the right direction, and
we look forward to working together on our other priorities in the
future."
Chief George Ginnish
Natoaganeg First Nation
"Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. With Natoaganeg
First Nation, we are taking another step forward to close the
housing gaps with First Nations. This investment is also concretely
supporting the community's self-determination, as this project was
led by the community. It is supporting the communities' priorities,
because First Nations know best what they need."
The Honourable Patty Hajdu
Minister of Indigenous Services
Quick facts
- Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First
Nation is a Mi'kmaq community with 581 members on reserve. It is
located on the Miramichi River in northern New Brunswick, Canada, and comprises three
reserves: Eel Ground #2, Big Hole
Tract #8, and Renous #12.
- In response to long-standing housing gaps in First Nations
communities, since 2016 the Government of Canada has committed $4.14 billion through Indigenous Services Canada
for on-reserve housing.
Related products
Development agreement signed with Natoaganeg First Nation
Associated links
Natoaganeg First Nation
Indigenous Services Canada: First Nations housing
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SOURCE Indigenous Services Canada