KSCS to oversee ‘Six-Plex’ housing program

11/18/2010

The Social Development Unit Housing Department of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is pleased to announce that Home & Community Care Services of Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services will assume authority to oversee the Six-Plex housing program for elderly and disabled Kahnawa’kehró:non once construction of the new facility is completed.

“The decision to transfer authority just makes sense,” said Housing portfolio chief Martin Leborgne. “Home & Community Care Services already administers a similar program and the new building will be located next to the Elder’s Lodge.”

The construction of a ‘Six-Plex’ Housing unit was approved under the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada / Canada’s Economic Action Plan for 2010-2011 fund, aimed at stimulating the economy while addressing housing needs within the community.

Chief & Council gave formal approval for the new Multi-Unit Housing project in October which addresses the housing needs for at least six Kahnawa’kehró:non who are either elderly and/or disabled. Construction of the ‘Six-Plex’ is targeted to begin before winter.