Erwin Elias, Chair and CEO of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and Minister Lucy Kuptana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to guide joint work on housing in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.
“Working in partnership with the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation allows us to plan more effectively and deliver more sustainable homes and housing solutions that better serve residents,” said Kuptana.
The agreement calls for the establishment of a Housing Working Group with staff from Housing NWT and the IRC, which will help prioritize housing work in the region.
The priorities include community housing planning, construction and maintenance of housing units, and working to maximize collective efforts to address housing needs.
“Safe, affordable housing is one of the most urgent needs across our communities. Too many Inuvialuit families are facing overcrowding, high costs and limited options,” said Elias.
This agreement lays out a clear framework for future cooperation, allowing more coordinated and responsive housing efforts to be undertaken in the region.
“We need housing outcomes that support stability, dignity and opportunity for Inuvialuit, and we are committed to doing that work together,” said Elias.
