Elder Housing Development in Gitanyow First Nation
Official title: Housing Development: Lot 115, Gitanyow IR 1
The Gitanyow First Nation wants to build 14 affordable housing units for Elders and their families. The two-story building would go on a vacant lot on First Avenue, near the band office and totem pole monuments. Construction is planned for spring 2025.
Why This Matters
This project addresses housing needs for Indigenous Elders in a remote northern BC community. If you're a Gitanyow community member or have ties to the area, this development could affect your neighbourhood.
What Could Change
If approved, 14 new housing units would be built on Gitanyow IR 1. Eight one-bedroom and six two-bedroom apartments would prioritize Elder residents. The vacant lot at 1331-1335 First Avenue would become a two-story residential building.
Key Issues
- Is the proposed site suitable for housing development near the Kitwanga River?
- What environmental considerations apply to building on this 0.214 hectare lot?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.