KSCS to oversee �Six-Plex� housing program

11/18/2010

The Social Development Unit Housing Department of the Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke is pleased to announce that Home & Community Care Services of Kahnaw�:ke Shakotiia�takehnhas Community Services will assume authority to oversee the Six-Plex housing program for elderly and disabled Kahnawa�kehr�: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�kehr�:non who are either elderly and/or disabled. Construction of the �Six-Plex� is targeted to begin before winter.