Public Notice

 

Chemawawin Cree Nation Transitional Housing Building – Public Comments Invited

July 9, 2024 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Transitional Housing Building, located in Chemawawin Cree nation is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by August 8, 2024 to:

Indigenous Services Canada
Ayonniyi Jonathan Dehinbo, Sr. Environmental Specialist
365 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3A3
Telephone: 431-334-6471
Email: ayonniyi.dehinbo@sac-isc.gc.ca

 

The Proposed Project

The construction of a housing complex for youth who are aging out of the CFS system and do not have access to a safe and supportive residence. 

Complex Specifics:

- 16 self-contained residential units

- 6 self contained professional accomodation units (3 duplexes)

- Central Reception/Security/Monitoring Desk for 24 hr operations

- 3 private professional offices

- Staff and support staff areas

- Central communal dining area

- Central communal kitchen area

- Central gathering space for social and group activties

- Central communal laundry facilities

- Secure design complete with perimeter fencing

- Fully furnished for ready occupancy and delivery of services

- House-hold items provided for both transitioning members, staff and professional service providers

- Water, waste-water and hydro and site-works initial implementation and on-going maintenance coordinated within Chemawawin Cree Nation's O & M Department.