Wunnumin Lake First Nation has made great advances in their housing department with the building of a new duplex and complete renovation of 10 homes in the community. The First Nation completed these successful projects with only the help of a construction supervisor for the duplex and utilized the community’s own construction supervisor for the 10 renovations. The duplex and the renovations of the homes was done by the community for the community.

The duplex was built from the foundation up with all new materials, while the renovations on the 10 existing homes received a complete overhaul to improve living conditions in the community. The inside of the homes were gutted, and installation of all new materials was put into motion. This included the installation of new insulation, drywall, flooring, windows, doors and trim, siding, and roofing.

It was the goal of the community Project Supervisors & Managers to make the housing projects a community experience thereby developing capacity within Wunnumin. Members from the First Nation received training and hands-on learning from experienced construction workers while the home renovations and the building of the duplex took place.

Wunnumin Lake First Nation worked together to accomplish 10 home renovations and building a new duplex in only one year, while developing capacity in the community. For these achievements, Wunnumin Lake First Nation is being awarded a Community Housing Recognition award for 2018.