Letters: Helen Miller On Tackling Six Nations Housing Crisis

Tackling Six Nations Housing Crisis – Aug. 30, 2023 In introducing the tiny homes initiative Matt Jamieson, CEO, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation said: “Community members here face multiple obstacles in owning their own home on the territory.” This is so true. Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) should be doing whatever we can to help people get a house. Unfortunately, over the years housing has turned from a social need into a business with stringent criteria and restrictive policies that prohibit people from getting a house rather than helping them. So far this year 37 people have been turned down at housing, for various reasons. Luckily, if people can jump through SNH’s hoops, they have a chance to redeem themselves and qualify for…

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