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Canada supports rapid housing projects in Saskatchewan

May 31, 2023 Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, announced a $12 million investment through the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Project Stream that will fund 50 new homes for Indigenous people across southern Saskatchewan. The new homes are part of 3 separate projects across southern Saskatchewan, which includes the building of 40 new […]

by ahnationtalk on June 1, 202324 Views

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Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees grateful for community support but worried about their homes – CBC

May 19, 2023 Wildfires and smoke have forced hundreds to flee from several northern villages and First Nations English River First Nation Elder Rodrick Apesis remains in good spirits despite a wildfire forcing him out of his home. Apesis is one of more than 100 people who were evacuated from English River First Nation and […]

by ahnationtalk on May 19, 202342 Views

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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Break Ground on New Elder’s Lodge

April 28, 2023 Vulnerable elders in need of secure, affordable housing will soon have access to 11 new units in the community of Prince Albert in part thanks to a $3.1 million investment by the governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Prince Albert. Today, Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing, Diversity and Inclusion, and Prince Albert Northcote […]

by ahnationtalk on April 28, 202314 Views

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Government of Saskatchewan Extends Regina Emergency Shelter Funding

April 18, 2023 There will continue to be access to temporary emergency wellness centre spaces through Regina Treaty and Status Indian Services (RT/SIS) following renewed operating funding provided by the Ministry of Social Services. The additional $665,000 investment allows RT/SIS to extend operations at The Gathering Place: New Beginnings, a 40-bed emergency wellness centre, for […]

by ahnationtalk on April 18, 2023116 Views

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Saskatoon Tribal Council opens doors to Īkwēskīcik iskwēwak

Apr 17, 2023 The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) in partnership with the Federal Government, the province of Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon, and Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) opened the doors to Īkwēskīcik iskwēwak (which means “turning your life around”), a transitional home for women moving back into society following incarceration at the Pine Grove […]

by ahnationtalk on April 17, 202367 Views

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Homeless in Regina: Effects on the Indigenous community – 620 CKRM

Mar 22, 2023 As we take a deeper dive into homelessness in Regina, most of those living on the streets are indigenous. Erica Beaudin, the executive director of the Regina Treaty Status Indian Services (RT/SIS), said that indigenous people aren’t homeless, as the land they live on is considered their home. Instead, many of them […]

by ahnationtalk on March 22, 202324 Views

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Métis Nation–Saskatchewan invests $1.5 million in northern housing

March 14, 2023 – Recognizing the need for housing solutions in all Regions of the province, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is responding with an investment in Northern Region III (NRIII). In an effort to meet some of the area’s more immediate needs, MN–S will contribute $1.5 million dollars to the NRIII Regional Housing Strategy. In partnership […]

by ahnationtalk on March 14, 202328 Views

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Repairs to 14 supportive housing units coming to Saskatoon

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, March 3, 2023 Having a safe and reliable place to call home is crucial to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to build the life that they want and deserve. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and Shirley Isbister, President, Central Urban Métis Federation Inc announced a […]

by pmnationtalk on March 3, 202341 Views

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Canada announces Rapid Housing Initiative funding for Regina

February 13, 2023 Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and Sandra Masters, Mayor of the City of Regina announced $6.6 million in funding for Regina, one of the 41 recipients of the third round of the Rapid Housing Initiative’s (RHI) city stream. This investment is set to help create […]

by ahnationtalk on February 13, 202336 Views

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New Housing Partnership Supports Regina Residents At Risk of Homelessness

December 20, 2022 Through a new partnership between Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) and Phoenix Residential Society, Regina residents who are at risk of homelessness have improved access to supportive housing. SHC has provided Phoenix Residential Society with a 24-unit building to support their clients. Units will be rented to Phoenix clients and staff will be […]

by ahnationtalk on December 20, 202256 Views

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