A huge financial boost for housing projects on First Nation communities in Grand Council Treaty #3 territory.
The federal government has announced more than 16-million dollars for 17 different projects.
The money will allow communities to build new homes and renovate existing ones.
Lac Seul First Nation will see almost $1.4-million, while Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation is welcoming roughly $432,000.
Kenora MP Bob Nault made the announcement on Friday. (Staff Photo)
Total allocations:
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation-$1,675,600
Ochiichagwe’babigo’ining Nation (Dalles)-$292,200
Grassy Narrows First Nation-$1,151,600
Rat Portage-$1,426,00
Shoal Lake #40-$1,534,900
Wabauskang First Nation-$210,000
Naotkamegwanning (Dalles) First Nation-$1,084,100
Lac Seul First Nation-$1,398,120
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-$432,200
Iskatewizaagegan No #39 Independent First Nation-$1,540
Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing-$1,010,600
Couchiching-$1,026,600
Nigigoonsiminikaanng-$755,000
Rainy River-$1,153,180
Seine River-$906,600
Mitaanjigamiing-$934,400
Lac Des Mille Lacs-$32,782
