Oshweken, ON (October 15th, 2024)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OHSWEKEN, ON – Six Nations of the Grand River, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Hamilton and Habitat for Humanity Heartland, is proud to announce the completion of Onondaga 2, a five-unit townhome build dedicated to providing affordable rental homes for local Six Nations families.
This milestone marks the completion of the second phase of the Onondaga builds, bringing the total number of new affordable homes delivered through this partnership to ten. Onondaga 2 follows the same innovative design as its predecessor, delivering safe and affordable housing to families in need, thanks to funding received from the Six Nations of the Grand River Economic Development Trust. The build also received funding from Habitat for Humanity Canada through the support of various corporate partners.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the completion of these homes. Habitat for Humanity is deeply committed to addressing the housing crisis, and this partnership with Six Nations has been a positive step in the right direction,” said Sean Ferris, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Hamilton. “We know that providing safe, secure, and affordable housing can be truly life-changing, and so we’re very proud to be part of this effort to increase the affordable housing supply of the Six Nations community.”
At a private event, key stakeholders, community members, and corporate partners toured the completed Onondaga 2 homes. Guests then gathered at a nearby event hall to commemorate this achievement with speeches, refreshments, and an opportunity to reflect on the impact of affordable housing on local families.
“The townhouses also symbolize how Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups can work together to tackle the lack of affordable housing in First Nations communities”, said Dale Sault, property manager with Six Nations Housing. “It’s been amazing,” Sault said of her department’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity Hamilton and Habitat Heartland Ontario.
The need for affordable housing on the Six Nations of the Grand River is more critical than ever. The Onondaga builds are just one of many initiatives aimed at addressing this demand, providing families with the opportunity to live in safe, sustainable, and affordable homes.
While we celebrate the completion of Onondaga 2, Habitat for Humanity Hamilton and Habitat for Humanity Heartland remain committed to supporting more home builds within Indigenous communities. For more information on this mission, please visit Habitat Hamilton’s website or Habitat Canada’s Indigenous Housing Partnership page.
About Six Nations of the Grand River
The Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve unifies all Haudenosaunee peoples under the Great Tree of Peace. It is currently the only First Nation community that includes all six Haudenosaunee nations. Located along the banks of the Grand River, the Six Nations of the Grand River is the most populous First Nation in Canada. www.sixnations.ca
About Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton is an independent charity, building affordable housing and promoting homeownership. Since 1991, Habitat Hamilton has built and renovated dozens of houses for underhoused families. Our vision is a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. With world-class project build execution, we foster and build equity through affordable housing while fully integrating diversity and inclusion into everything we do. We mobilize local volunteers, community members, donors, and corporate partners, seeking to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. www.habitathamilton.ca
For more information:
Jeff Wolfson
Director, Marketing and Development, Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
P : 905-560-6707 ext. 110