Housing

Métis Nation of Ontario Housing Overview

The Métis Nation of Ontario Housing Branch operates out of and provides property management services for the Thunder Bay Métis Community Centre in Thunder Bay. A satellite office is located in Innisfil, Ontario (near Barrie).

In addition to providing fee for service programs in both official languages, the Branch boasts highly qualified technical experts, contract administration and maintenance professionals and in-house certified Information Technical (IT) representation. The Branch is well-respected for its history of professional and efficient financial management.

At the community level, the Housing Branch provides property management services to the Thunder Bay Métis Community Centre building in Thunder Bay. The cultural centre is the first building in the province to be purchased and owned by the MNO. A lot of hard work went into the acquisition and renovation of the property and it is now a multipurpose space utilized daily for business, cultural training and a banquet hall/community events centre.

Programs

Rural and Native Housing Program (RNH)

Provides affordable rental accommodation in designated rural communities to low-income families currently living in unaffordable, substandard housing.

Building Systems Technical Advisor Internship Program (BSTAIP)

The MNO Building Systems Technical Advisor Internship Program is designed to develop a workforce of highly skilled building inspection and energy conservation advisors that will be leaders in the current trends influencing housing.

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)

Assists eligible homeowners living in substandard housing with repairs or renovations to bring their dwellings up to a minimum level of health and safety.

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP-D)

Assists eligible homeowners in the repair, improvement, or modification of existing housing to improve accessibility to the dwelling for persons with disabilities.

Emergency Repair Program (ERP)

Assists eligible homeowners or renters in rural areas in making emergency repairs to ensure their dwelling is safe for occupancy. A percentage of the ERP contributions are earmarked for eligible Aboriginal Households.

Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence (HASI)

To assist low-income seniors over the age of 65 who are in need of adaptations to live in their home independently.

Affordable Housing Program (AHP) – Northern Homeowner Repair Program (NHRP)

To assist eligible homeowners living in the Thunder Bay and Kenora Districts who own and/or live in substandard housing in repairing and rehabilitating their homes, bringing them to a minimum level of health and safety and extending the life of the home another 20 years assuming normal care and maintenance.

For information on these or any other program please call toll-free at 1-800-891-5882 or in Thunder Bay 807-626-9300.

Contacts:

Linda McEachern, Director lindam@metisnation.org	Rose Ann Cormier, Manager roseannc@metisnation.org
John Falvo, Maintenance/Systems Co-ordinator johnf@metisnation.org	Terry Desaulniers, Technical Advisor/Client Service terryd@metisnation.org
Paul Kytayko, Technical Advisor/Client Service paulk@metisnation.org	Justin McCarville, Client Service Representative justinm@metisnation.org
Cathie Wintoneak, Finance Support/NHRP Kenora Administration cathiew@metisnation.org

 

Vision Statement:

The Métis Nation of Ontario Housing Branch is committed to:

• developing Métis-specific housing based on identified needs
• strengthening the Property Management skills within the Branch
• enhancing Technical Services
• growing as a service provider by utilizing the unique and varied skills of the Housing Branch workforce
• establishing the MNO Housing Branch as a National Housing model for efficiencies and income generation
• promoting linkages with other MNO Branches that encourage and support skilled trades and technical services