Fort Providence — December 1, 2020
Enabling seniors to age in place with dignity is a priority for the 19th legislative Assembly. Today, Paulie Chinna, Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation announced the completion of renovations to the Deh Gáh Got’ıe Koe Seniors complex in Fort Providence.
The centre is comprised of three buildings, a main building which are supported by two independent “wings”. The renovations to the Deh Gáh Got’ıe Koe Seniors complex with increase supports for seniors to say in their homes and communities, including providing seven additional units for seniors in the community of Fort Providence.
The Government of the Northwest Territories worked with community leadership when interest was expressed in renovating the interior of the complex. This included working with community stakeholders to develop and implement a renovation plan.
Additionally, this collaborative project supported employment within the community through a local contractor, DIGGA Enterprises Ltd., who completed the renovations and through the Fort Providence Housing Association who facilitated various aspects of this project.
Quotes
“This government is committed to ensuring that our elders receive support to age in place with dignity. A crucial part of ensuring the health and well-being of our elders is housing and I am pleased to have worked with the community leadership and local businesses to work on this project. Together we are ensuring our elders can stay in their home communities, surrounded by their family, friends and familiar supports.”
-Paulie Chinna, Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation
“Seniors are a key part of our community. Ensuring that seniors have housing in the community is important to us. This renovation means that more of our seniors can reside in our community and spend time with family and friends.”
-His Worship Mayor Danny Beaulieu – Hamlet of Fort Providence
Media Requests, Contact:
Cara Bryant
Communications Assistant
Northwest Territories Housing Corporation
cara_bryant@gov.nt.ca