August 1, 2024 — Natoaganeg First Nation, Traditional and unceded Mi’kmaq territory, New Brunswick — Indigenous Services Canada

Today Natoaganeg First Nation broke ground at a 45-unit subdivision that will create more places to call home to meet the community’s growing needs.

The new subdivision represents phase 2 of a five-phase growth plan. This project will also generate good job opportunities for the area, with a commitment to hire a minimum of 25 per cent local First Nations community members as labourers for the construction.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is providing $1.25 million this year towards the subdivision and $4.97 million over the next five years to achieve Natoaganeg First Nation’s housing goals.

Federal and provincial governments are working with Natoaganeg First Nation to support the five-year project in order to address the housing needs in New Brunswick. The project is fully designed and moving on to construction.