Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it adds affordable homes
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation has built four duplexes that offer members the opportunity to return to their community, reconnect with family and embrace their land.
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation has built four duplexes that offer members the opportunity to return to their community, reconnect with family and embrace their land.
The Trust is supporting groups throughout the region as they do energy retrofits on existing affordable rental buildings and build new affordable homes.
Knowing that comfortable, affordable and safe space is available opens up the Basin as an option when people are considering their futures.
Three communities add new affordable rental housing.
First Nations in the Basin upgrade and add affordable rental housing
Sparwood adds much-needed affordable housing.
“It’s really good to be here.”
Fernie’s North End Court affordable housing project includes a 35-unit apartment building and 14-unit townhouse complex.
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it officially opened 11 new homes and updated 21 existing units, in March 2020.
Partnerships build housing capacity and job opportunities
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