Lytton First Nation
Rebuilding Through Skills: How Lytton First Nation Is Growing Local Capacity With Trades Training In the wake of the devastating 2021 wildfire, Tl’kemtsin (Lytton First Nation) set out a bold…
Cree Nation of Chisasibi
Formerly the Island community of Fort George, the Cree Nation of Chisasibi (CNC) is the largest of the Cree coastal communities situated on the eastern coast of James Bay. The community and about 2,000 residents were relocated to the mainland between the years of 1978 to 1980. During relocation, over 200 houses were physically moved and renovated on the new site.
Heiltsuk Nation
Haítcístut is a Heiltsuk word that means ‘to turn things around and make things right again’. Founded on the Heiltsuk Potlatch concept, Heiltsuk and the Federal and Provincial Governments have entered into the Haítcístut Reconciliation Process, to negotiate a new Government to Government relationship.
Lac Seul First Nation
The Lac Seul First Nation is located in the northwest part of Ontario and is made up of three distinct and separate settlements – Frenchman’s Head, Kejick Bay and Whitefish Bay – with a total land base of 66,248 acres.
Membertou
Since a very young age, Ryan Ginnish, a Membertou member dreamed of building his own home. He knew exactly what he wanted for him and his family – a house different from the rest. Some of the choices Ryan and his wife Jacquie made not only are practical; they look great too!
Miawpukek First Nation
Miawpukek First Nation has the distinction of being the very first First Nation to apply to work with the Fund after we opened our doors in 2008, as well as being the first community to be approved for both a loan program and capacity development.
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) is in southern Ontario approximately 250 kilometres east of Toronto and 250 kilometres southwest of Ottawa. The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte is the official band name, and the name of the reserve is Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory (TMT).
Nuxalk Nation
Like many remote communities, Nuxalk Nation, located in Bella Coola, B.C., was having difficulties developing and accessing skilled labour. The Nation identified the need for trades training that would develop new apprentices and construction trades training skills of the existing Red Seal Carpenters.
Seabird Island Band
Shawnrae and Brandy grew up with similar childhood experiences. Both were from families with a single parent and both moved multiple times. Brandy shared that, by the time she was 20 years old, she had moved 26 times. This instability, lack of roots and security is the driving force behind their dream of owning their own home.
Siksika First Nation
Jonie and Blaine Big Old Man took advantage of Siksika Nation’s First Nations Market Housing Fund Housing Program to purchase their own home. The couple admit that it can be a daunting experience yet encourage others to stick to their goals as you will eventually arrive at your destination.