The builders of the new Kanaweyiminan “Take care of us” CFS Safe Home. (Submitted Photo from the Education Portfolio/Sheldon Couillonneur)

By meadowlakeNOW Staff

Safe House

CLCFN celebrates new CFS Safe Home

Nov 2, 2024 | 3:56 PM

The Kanaweyiminan “Take care of us” CFS Safe Home is now a reality in Canoe Lake Cree First Nation.

Nearly 30 students had a part in the facitlity’s construction and they handed over the keys to the brand-new 1600 sq. ft., 4-bedroom bungalow on Friday.

The home itself. ( Submitted Photo from the Education Portfolio/Sheldon Couillonneur)

The Grand Opening celebrated the venture that took three years to complete and was built in part by students of Canoe Lake Miksiw School (CLMS) working as part of the high school trades program that creates both development skills and creates pathways along with improving reserve housing.

The open concept living room. (Submitted Photo from the Education Portfolio/Sheldon Couillonneur)

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According to a news release, the project was first conceived in 2019 when political and educational leaders of the community wanted to develop the program for young community members interested in pursuing a career in the trades.

“It is important that we give our youth an opportunity to feel connected to our community in a positive way and provide a sense of pride and belonging in completing projects and acquiring the skills and abilities to pursue careers in the trades,” said CLCFN Councillor Wilfred (Little Tom) Iron in the statement.

Celebrating on the inside. (Submitted Photo from the Education Portfolio/Sheldon Couillonneur)

The release went on to say that the Chief and council of CLCFN, Tribal Chief Jeremy Norman of Meadow Lake Tribal Council, along with Canoe Lake Trust Board of Trustees, Board Members of the non-profit Oskāyak Pasikonatanik (building our nation), representatives from other First Nations and First Nation building developments and industry sponsors.

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