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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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