ACFN has an operating housing committee, and all committee members are residence of Fort Chipewyan. The housing committee reviews all applications for housing and determines the applicants eligibility based on need. The housing committee also assists in the development and review of ACFN's housing policy.

The members on the housing committee are: Jessi Ann Laviolette, Janet Dashcavich, Julia Cardinal and Jonathan Mercredi. 

ACFN members who are interested in applying for housing should contact the band office for a housing application.  For more information contact the Connie Voyageur, ACFN Housing Manager at 780.697.3730 or housing@acfn.com.

Housing Policy

ACFN is in the process of developing a housing policy. It is expected that a draft will be created in 2008.

Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program — Homeowner RRAP

The Homeowner RRAP offers financial assistance to low-income households who own and occupy substandard    housing to enable them to repair their dwellings to a minimum level of health and safety.

For more information visit: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/prfinas/prfinas_001.cfm

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Edmonton Location
Phone: 780-423-8700

Moisture and Mold

Moisture and mold is a big problem plaguing first nation housing. Too much moisture in the air can lead to mold, and    has been linked to respiratory problems for home occupants. CMHC provides useful information about humidity    and moisture problems and outlines a number of different solutions to ensure satisfactory humidity levels in the home.

Visit CMHC's web site for further information on Moisture & Mold