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THUNDER BAY, ONT. \u2014 A new three-storey building being built in Thunder Bay, Ont. will create 58 transitional housing units for Indigenous youth.<\/p>\n
The Ontario government is contributing $8.7 million through the Indigenous Supportive Housing Program for the project.<\/p>\n
The Junot Avenue Indigenous Youth Transition House Project, which includes single and pod-style accommodations, will be managed by the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre.<\/p>\n
The funding was announced Aug. 27 by Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark.<\/p>\n
The Ontario government is spending an additional $202 million each year on provincial homelessness prevention programs, bringing Ontario\u2019s total yearly spend to close to $700 million, states a release, adding this includes an increase of $11 million through the Homelessness Prevention Program for Thunder Bay, for a total of $16.5 million annually.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s announcement is a significant step towards compassion, understanding and empowerment for Indigenous youth at risk of homelessness,\u201d said Margaret Froh, president of the M\u00e9tis Nation of Ontario, in a statement. \u201cThe Junot Avenue Indigenous Youth Transition House Project will serve vulnerable youth grappling with housing instability who rightfully deserve a chance at recovery, healing and a brighter future.\u201d<\/p>\n
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