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A new housing development is under construction in North Battleford, with the goal of helping community members experiencing homelessness.
The Government of Saskatchewan is contributing $620,000 to build the eight-unit home, in partnership with the Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre. Each of the units will have its own bathroom and bedroom, and the building will include a shared kitchen space and a programming area.
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The home is the second of its kind to be built through the partnership, and it’s expected to be finished early next year.
“Supporting affordable housing projects like this help those experiencing homelessness to find the community and stability to rebuild their lives,” Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said in a statement.
The Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre will look after day-to-day operations at the home, and will provide “culturally appropriate support for residents,” according to the provincial government.
“Our supportive housing program provides a safe, warm home and connection to services for people who have been some of the hardest to house here in the Battlefords,” Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre executive director Jackie Kennedy said.
“As importantly, our residents feel safe to connect to each other and become like family and help each other on their healing path.”
The project also received funding from the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Community Development Corporation and Reaching Home through Métis Nation Saskatchewan. A land grant was provided by the Battlefords Indian Métis Friendship Centre.
