YELLOWKNIFE (May 24, 2022) - Government of the Northwest Territories and the Tłı̨chǫ Government are entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on housing. This important step commits both governments to a formal framework for intergovernmental cooperation on housing-related matters.
The MOU on housing acknowledges and builds on previous cooperative efforts between Housing NWT (formerly the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation) and the Tłı̨chǫ Government through the GNWT- Tłı̨chǫ Government Housing Working Group.
Both governments are committed to working towards the advancement of self-government. Housing NWT and the Tłı̨chǫ Government agree that housing policies and programs can only be improved through collaboration. Together the GNWT and Tłı̨chǫ Government are working to end the housing crisis in the Tłı̨chǫ region.
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“This MOU lays out a commitment and framework to work together to find improved ways to deliver housing in our region. It is the start of a collaboration that can close the gap on housing conditions in our communities. Centralized program development and delivery have failed our people for a generation. We must restart the way we deliver programming. This MOU is a step in that direction. True results will be our indicator of success.”
-Jackson Lafferty, Grand Chief, Tłı̨chǫ Government
“This Memorandum of Understanding is the first of its kind to be reached by Housing NWT under our new mandate, and it sets out our joint commitment to a relationship based on trust, recognition and mutual respect. With our collaboration under the MOU, this is a step to improve our government to government relationship. I’m very excited about what the future holds for advancing our shared housing priorities and improving housing outcomes in Tłı̨chǫ communities and making a real step towards reconciliation.”
- Paulie Chinna, Minister Responsible for the Housing NWT
Quick facts
- The MOU sets out formal framework for collaboration on housing planning and initiatives.
- This MOU is the first such arrangement to be reached by Housing NWT and an Indigenous Government.
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For media requests, please contact:
Cara Bryant, Communications Advisor
Housing NWT, Government of the Northwest Territories
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Tłı̨chǫ Government
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