Indigenous Services Canada recognizes the critical importance of safe homes for children and families to grow and thrive. Housing continues to be a pressing need across the country, disproportionately affecting Indigenous Peoples.

“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.”

The Honourable Patty Hajdu
Minister of Indigenous Services

“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.”

Chief Waylon Scott
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations

• In response to long-standing housing gaps in First Nations communities, since 2016 the Government of Canada has committed nearly $4 billion, through Indigenous Services Canada, for on-reserve housing.

• Since 2016 and as of December 31, 2023, in partnership with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Indigenous Services Canada is supporting the construction, renovation, and retrofit of 33,790 homes on reserve, of which 22,022 are complete.

• Since the creation of Canada’s National Housing Strategy, the government has committed nearly $43 billion to support the creation of over 151,803 new homes and the repair of over 241,133 homes. These measures prioritize those in greatest need, including seniors, Indigenous Peoples, people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and women and children fleeing violence.

Associated links

• Infrastructure in Indigenous communities
• First Nation Profiles

For more information, media may contact:

Jennifer Kozelj
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Patty Hajdu
Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor
Jennifer.Kozelj@sac-isc.gc.ca

Media Relations
Indigenous Services Canada
819-953-1160
media@sac-isc.gc.ca

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