Natoaganeg – 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.
“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.” – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services