 
 Mamow
Sha-way-gi-kay-win/ The North-South Partnership for Children is
building a network of caring relationships to improve life for
children, youth and families in remote First Nation communities.
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Housing and Infrastructure
— Building a better future
Supporting economic development, building infrastructure, and
improving housing are priorities.
Materials, expertise, skilled labour and funding will assist the
First Nations to build the following. Let us know what you can
do at Can I help?
Housing — Safe places to live
Many houses are not fit for habitation. Yet, two and three
families often share small one- and two-bedroom houses, which
contributes to family instability, despair and mental health problems.
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From 10
to 200 new housing units are required in most communities.
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Elders' residences are
needed. |
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Most houses in the communities
require repairs. Some houses need renovations to accommodate
children or family members with disabilities. |
Schools — Room
to learn
Most schools in First Nations communities are woefully inadequate
so they need people to champion the students and help improve
education. To learn why schools have problems, see FAQs.
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Three communities
need schools. One is closed because of severe mould and the
two others burned. |
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An outside storage shed
to store flammable goods at Missabay School in Mishkeegogamang
First Nation. |
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Library upgrades at
the Simon Jacob Memorial Educational Centre in Webequie First
Nation. |
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Donations for textbooks,
physical education equipment, and musical instruments. |
Water Purification
Systems — Safe
drinking water
Drinking contaminated water is making people sick. Nineteen
communities have an ongoing boil water advisory, due to impure
water and the lack of adequate water treatment facilities.
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A reverse
osmosis system installed in the school can provide pure water,
contributing to a better education for students. |
Community Facilities
— Gathering places
The people need places to gather, especially during the long,
cold winter.
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Indoor
facilities for training programs, youth activities, cultural
programs, meetings, sports and recreation, gatherings, and
resource centres. |
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