Anita Vandenbeld

Today I announced federal government support of over $28 million at the groundbreaking ceremony of a 66-unit Odayanhaway indigenous-led housing project at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, in partnership with Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services. The word Odayanhaway means “little village” in Ojibway, and this will be part of a larger 229-unit affordable rental housing project - a true village. It was an inspiring celebration and a model of how faith groups, indigenous non-profits, the private sector and government can work together to build welcoming communities where people can live in culturally-appropriate affordable homes where they can access the services that they need to thrive. I look forward to seeing this vision become a reality. It is a true example of reconciliation in action. #OttWN