Photos from the official Groundbreaking Ceremony. Photo by: Sarah Scott
Ground has been broken on the Ke Mama Nnanik, or “Mother Earth” in Ojibwe, affordable housing development in Calgary’s southeast. Developed by the Métis Calgary Family Services Society, the project is set to deliver housing for families, Elders, and Indigenous seniors with 12 family homes and 12 homes for seniors, and several accessible units.
The Alberta Government is investing more than $6 million for the project, and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rajan Sawheny said: “The Indigenous Housing Capital Program puts Indigenous-led solutions into action. Ke Mama Nnanik reflects the priorities of Métis families and Elders, creating affordable, accessible homes grounded in culture and community.”
Residents will also have access to employment readiness supports, as well as financial literacy, family programs, mentorships and community resource navigation. Cultural programming with Elders will also be run.
“Ke Mama Nnanik will give Indigenous families and Elders a place to put down roots, share traditions and support one another. Bringing affordable homes and community supports together will help residents find stability and a sense of belonging. We’re grateful for Alberta’s investment in making this vision a reality.”
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