Teacher Housing Construction at Red Earth Cree Nation
Official title: Red Earth Cree Nation Teacherage Replacement
Indigenous Services Canada is building four new homes for teachers at Red Earth Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. The project includes clearing land, constructing the buildings, and adding a 400-metre drainage swale. One home replaces a demolished 4-plex, while three others go on undeveloped lots near the school.
Why This Matters
This project directly supports education in a remote First Nations community. Teacher housing is essential for recruiting and retaining educators in isolated areas. Better housing means more stable staffing at the local school.
What Could Change
Four new teacherages will be built, improving housing options for educators at Red Earth Cree Nation. The drainage infrastructure will help manage water runoff in the subdivision. Some tree clearing will occur along the drainage route.
Key Issues
- Environmental impacts of tree clearing and land preparation
- Drainage swale construction and water discharge
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.