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How an Inuit factory producing modular homes aims to ease Nunavut’s housing shortage – The Globe and Mail
In Arviat, a facility set to open in 2025 would put Inuit tradespeople to work building modular units tailored to the North’s needs On the outskirts of the Nunavut hamlet of Arviat, past the polar bear alert signs and the packed-to-the-rafters schools and the community freezer full of caribou meat, lies a gravel pad on […]
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Canada and Yukon open 84-suite seniors’ supportive living community in Whitehorse
01/12/2022 The Yukon’s first private seniors’ supportive living community has officially opened its doors in Whitehorse with 84 modern suites, including housing units for First Nations Elders and affordable units for low-income seniors. Today, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen, Member of Parliament for the Yukon Brendan Hanley, Minister Responsible for the […]
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Government of Yukon and Chu Níikwän partner to open more than 150 lots for homes
Nov 28, 2022 The Government of Yukon has signed a $2.5-million loan agreement with the Kwanlin Dün First Nation’s (KDFN) arms-length development corporation Chu Níikwän Limited Partnership (CNLP), for a new residential land development project at Copper Ridge West in Whitehorse. The project is expected to create more than 150 lots for single-detached homes and […]
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NTI’s Housing Summit Concludes in Iqaluit
(November 23, 2022, Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.’s (NTI) Housing Summit wrapped up today after two days of discussion amongst leaders and partners from across Nunavut, Inuit Nunangat and the governments of Nunavut and Canada on how best to collaborate to address the housing crisis in Nunavut and across Inuit Nunangat. Approximately 150 participants gathered […]
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Three New Transitional Housing Project for Vulnerable Inuit Women and Children
Nov 22, 2022 IQALUIT, NU – Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion was joined by the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Margaret Nakashuk, Minister of Family Services, Aluki Kotierk, President, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc, and Levi Barnabas, Acting President, Qikiqtani Inuit Association and Sherri Robertson, Executive […]
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Support for affordable housing projects in the Yukon available through sixth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund
14/11/2022 The sixth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund launched today to support the construction of affordable housing for Yukoners across the territory. This call for projects includes three streams: shovel-ready projects in Whitehorse; shovel-ready projects in communities; and project concepts. First Nations governments, First Nations Development Corporations, developers, contractors, community organizations and Yukoners can […]
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Pairijait Tigummiaqtikkut looking to build new elder housing in Iqaluit – Nunatsiaq News
Representatives of the elders society said it has secured $250,000 The Pairijait Tigummiaqtikkut elders society is looking to build more housing for elders in Iqaluit. The society’s lawyer and representative, Anne Crawford, as well as elder Annie Nattaq presented information about a proposed housing project at the Kuugalaak triangle by DJ’s Specialities in the city […]
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Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Housing Corporation announce strategy to build 3,000 homes
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut (October 18, 2022) – The Government of Nunavut (GN) and Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) today announced the launch of the Nunavut 3000 strategy, Igluliuqatigiingniq – building houses together. The Nunavut 3000 strategy is a collaboration between the government and its partners to address the housing crisis in Nunavut. Acknowledging the right of […]
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No one is really taking care of us’: Little progress made on improving Inuit housing – CBC
Getting help is a struggle, gov’t committee hears Oct 17, 2022 Meeka Atagootak says the house in Pond Inlet on Nunavut’s Baffin Island that she shares with her children and grandchildren is “unlivable” 12 years after a water truck hit and damaged it. The elder says she has had to deal with flooding, rusty pipes, […]
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Housing Summit creates opportunity for new collaborations
Oct 05, 2022 the Government of Yukon met with housing sector representatives, stakeholders, and advocates to address the Office of the Auditor General’s (OAG) report on housing and identify ways to end homelessness in the Yukon. The summit raised awareness on the ongoing challenges of homelessness and core housing, new and innovative housing developments, and […]
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