Pikangikum First Nation is getting government funding for its Transitional Housing program
The project will construct housing to support Indigenous and vulnerable individuals.
The new housing will include a 16-person sleeping module, a community kitchen, public bathrooms, office space and healing rooms.
Exterior work includes building a deck with a ramp and canopy.
The project will provide improved access to social and community services from qualified and accredited mental health workers, family councillors, Elders, legal workers, and traditional healers.
The federal government is committing $354,375 and Ontario has come through with $86,609.
Pikangikum will invest $31,516.
Kingfisher Lake First Nation has received funds to renovate the community arena.
The project will include the installation of a new ice plant and upgrade the mezzanine to include a multi-purpose room to allow for sports and training.
The goal is to promote community health and wellness.
The federal government is investing $2,591,109, while the province has come through with $633,267.
Kingfisher Lake is responsible for $230,436 of the costs.
The reserve is located 350 kilometres north of Sioux Lookout.
Bearskin Lake First Nation is also getting money to clean up two beach areas.
The community will use the money to upgrade the popular destinations, add two pavilions and install picnic tables.
There’s also an opportunity to add washroom facilities.
The federal government is spending $421,771, while Ontario is adding $103,081.
The Windigo First Nations Council will be responsible for $37,510 of the work.
Bearskin Lake is 425 kilometres north of Sioux Lookout.
