It was a first for Saugeen First Nation and perhaps a first for all First Nation communities.
Saugeen First Nation is home to the first “green” affordable housing development for natives which was officially opened recently.
The 8-unit development is already full.
The eight-unit building uses numerous energy-efficient approaches to construction, including 11-inch super stud framing, integration of various solar systems, triple-glazed windows, insulated concrete foundation, high energy heat recovery ventilators, drain water heat recovery and solar-heated floors.
The 1.7-million-dollar project was built by First Nation people in less than 5-months.
In a news release, it was stated this housing project is one of 13 multi-unit housing developments being funded under Canada’s Economic Action Plan on-reserve housing initiative in Ontario but the first one to be completed.