CAMPBELL ISLAND, B.C.—Families from the Heiltsuk Nation have 12 new on-reserve affordable rental homes thanks to the completion of a recent project.
The new homes were developed through a partnership between the province, through BC Housing, Indigenous Services Canada and the Heiltsuk Nation.
“Heiltsuk Tribal Council has been facing a housing crisis for many years. We are thrilled to have 12 more homes for our members, constructed with the support of BC Housing and Indigenous Services Canada,” said elected Chief Marilyn Slett of Heiltsuk Tribal Council, in a statement. “It was amazing to see how thoughtfully designed and well constructed the homes are. There is so much excitement in the community about these homes. This project has set a new standard for housing for our nation. We are pleased to continue working with BC Housing, Indigenous Services Canada and our other partners to build more homes in the next few years.”
Located on Heiltsuk Nation Territory on Campbell Island near Bella Bella, the development consists of two six-unit wood-frame buildings, each with a mix of two- and three-bedroom homes. Monthly rents vary depending on unit size, but all homes will be affordable for families and people with low incomes, stated provincial officials.
The development includes two art pieces by Ian Reid, a local Heiltsuk artist.
“The artwork is based on the Heiltsuk story of the raven and the old man, and represent the continued expression of Heiltsuk cultural knowledge as stories are handed down through future generations that will live in these homes,” said the province in a release.
The Heiltsuk Nation contributed the land for the project and will own the homes while the Heiltsuk Housing Society will oversee building operations. Residents were selected through the society’s housing waiting list.
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