For the first time, the people of Nibinamik First Nation are being asked what their dream homes would look like. Those homes are still standing (though barely), setting them apart from most reserves, which rely solely on prefabricated government homes. "A lot of people that are working within these systems and in these offices haven't necessarily been to a remote community." McCartney says the expense and logistics of transporting materials to the remote community and all the unexpected crises have made it difficult for the residents to plan and make decisions. If funding gets approved, construction on those homes designed by the community may begin in earnest next year.

Source: CBC News November 01, 2017 09:00 UTC