New Housing Construction for Pikangikum First Nation - 10 Units on Lagoon Road
Official title: Pikangikum First Nation - 10 Unit Residential Construction Project
Pikangikum First Nation wants to build 10 four-bedroom homes on Lagoon Road. The site is already cleared and has road access. Water and sewage will be trucked in until permanent services reach this part of the community.
Why This Matters
This project addresses the housing crisis in Pikangikum, a remote fly-in community in northwestern Ontario. If you're a community member or concerned about Indigenous housing conditions, this affects you directly.
What Could Change
Ten new homes would be built using screw-pile foundations. Families would get four-bedroom units. The community would rely on water trucks and holding tanks until infrastructure catches up.
Key Issues
- Is the environmental impact of building 10 homes on this site acceptable?
- Are the temporary water and wastewater arrangements adequate?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.