A new Metis veterans housing unit in Saskatoon has officially held their grand opening ceremony.
The Metis Veterans Plaza is a new affordable housing development in the city aimed at providing a home to Metis veterans and their families.
The housing complex, which includes 37 rental units, held a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning.
The housing was built in partnership between Camponi Housing and SaskNative Rentals and funded through the federal government.
Both organizations say the Metis veterans housing is just one small solution to the affordability crisis facing many Canadians.
“This project is the culmination of work that started over a decade ago, when we recognized that affordable housing and wraparound services were critical to healthy, strong communities,” Camponi Housing Camponi Chair, Trustee, Angela Bishop said. “Thirteen years ago, we foresaw the need for densification, and sought to create opportunities and remove barriers for community members.”
Several dignitaries were on hand for the ribbon cutting including members of both the provincial and federal governments and the City of Saskatoon.
“Métis Veterans Plaza shows what is possible when affordable housing is Indigenous-led and grounded in community,” said Saskatoon Mator Cynthia Block. “It honours the service and sacrifice of Métis veterans and responds to the critical need for housing in Saskatoon that includes supports, connection, and dignity.”
The federal government says this new housing unit is a part of its broader efforts to respond to the housing crisis.
(Top Photo – Several dignitaries gather for a ceremony and ribbon cutting at the news Metis Veterans Plaza in Saskatoon. Photo by Joel Willick)