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BACKGROUND
Established in
1991
The Technical Services
Unit is responsible for the provision of technical advisory,
consultation, review and recommendation services in capital management,
engineering and architectural related activities inherent in the
management of real property and other capital assets to all Mushkegowuk
First Nations.
Mushkegowuk Council
Technical Services was established in 1991 to provide technical support
to the seven Mushkegowuk First Nations.
- Attawapiskat First Nation
- Chapleau Cree First Nation
- Fort Albany First Nation
- Kashechewan First Nation
- Missanabie Cree First
Nation
- Moose Cree First Nation
- Taykwa Tagamou
Mushkegowuk
Council Technical Services Department
P.O. Box 370
12 Centre Rd.
Moose Factory, ON
P0L 1W0
Phone: 705-658-4222
Fax: 705-658-4250
Email: techserv@mushkegowuk.ca
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CANADA
MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION
- Is the Government of
Canada’s national housing agency.
- Provides financial
assistance to Canadians most in need of safe, affordable, and
quality homes.
- Constantly researches
new methods and technologies to help develop better homes and
communities.
- Offers a wide variety of
information products to aid potential homeowners and builders in
their decision-making and purchasing processes.
- Provides First Nations
with the support necessary to productively inspect, monitor and
maintain on-reserve homes.
- Developed the Native
Inspection Services Institute (NISI) in 1995 to allow First
Nations greater involvement in the inspection processes for
delivery of CMHC Programs.
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Non-Profit On-Reserve
Rental Housing Program (Section 95)
- assists First Nations in
the construction, purchase and rehabilitation, and administration of
suitable, adequate and affordable rental housing on-reserve.
Loan Insurance
Program: Homeownership On-Reserve (Section 10)
- assist Band Councils or
Aboriginal persons living on-reserve in accessing financing for the
construction, purchase and/or renovation of single-family homes or
multiple residential rental properties.
Residential
Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) On-Reserve
- offers financial
assistance to Band Councils and Band members to repair substandard
homes to a minimum level of health and safety and to improve the
accessibility of housing for disabled
persons.
Residential
Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) - Secondary / Garden Suites
- assist in the creation of
affordable housing for low-income seniors and adults with a
disability by providing financial assistance to convert/develop
existing residential properties that can reasonably accommodate a
secondary self-contained unit.
Residential
Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) - Persons with disabilities
- offers financial
assistance to homeowners and landlords to undertake accessibility
work to modify dwellings occupied or intended for occupancy by
low-income persons with disabilities.
RRAP Conversion
On-Reserve
- Assists FN councils with
the conversion of non-residential units to residential dwellings.
Shelter Enhancement
Program On-Reserve
- offers financial
assistance for the repair, rehabilitation and improvement of
existing shelters for women and their children, youth and men who
are victims of family violence.
Home Adaptations for
Seniors Independence (HASI) On-Reserve
- helps homeowners and
landlords pay for minor home adaptations to extend the time
low-Income seniors can live in their own homes independently.
Direct Lending Program
- provides financing and
renewals for eligible social housing projects, offering the lowest
average financing rate available.
Below are a list of adapted programs for First
Nations:
For more information on the programs available to
First Nations visit the CMHC website at: www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Or
Contact your local First Nation office.
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PROJECTS
Researching new
methods and ideas to improve the quality of life of all Mushkegowuk
members
INAC’s Safe Water Operation Program (SWOP)
- A program developed by
INAC to ensure that First Nation water treatment plants are operated
by appropriately certified operators similar to what occurs
off-reserve in Ontario
- Funding is provided to
First Nation communities to enable them to obtain assistance in
operating their water treatment system from qualified service
providers while the First Nation communities build their capacity at
a local level.
- Working with the First
Nation communities to ensure that their water treatment facilities
are meeting the appropriate standards / regulations to ensure the
health and safety of the community and its members.
KCFN 60-Unit
Major Housing Renovation Project
- The main objective of the
project is to provide Kashechewan Cree First Nation with a minimum
of sixty (60) renovated homes. The housing units are be renovated to
acceptable living standards in accordance with applicable codes and
standards. This project has been on-going since November 2005 with
Mushkegowuk Council Technical Services directly involved in the
project management and administration of the project.
Water and
Wastewater Operator Training
- Providing assistance and
recommendations to First Nation water operators in relation to their
training and certification.
- Advise and assist in the
preparation of any training plans or requirements by INAC to be
eligible for water or wastewater operator training funds.
- Administer and deliver
such training funds in accordance with INAC’s requirements.
(2006/2007 Training Subsidy for First Nation Water / Wastewater
System Operators)
INAC Reporting
and Updates
- The updates and reports
required by INAC is an annual on-going requirement that First Nation
communities must meet. Our department provides assistance in the
completion of these updates such as CAMS (Capital Asset Management
System), Capital Planning Reports, as well as other O&M
(Operation and Maintenance) reports as required.
Public Safety
Program
- The goal of the Public
Safety program is to assist and advise in the development,
implementation and maintenance of an effective Public Safety Program
and consists of the following components: Emergency Management,
Search and Rescue, Fire Prevention and Public Safety, Fire
Protection, Forest Firefighting and Environmental Safety and
Protection.
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Conditional
Housing Assessments
- Inspection of On-reserve
units in all Mushkegowuk communities to establish a general overview
of the housing conditions; thereby creating a baseline for any
future major housing plans.
- Preparation and submission
of Housing Condition Reports - Attawapiskat F.N.
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SCOPE
Technical Advisory
and Consultation Services include:
Housing
CMHC Program Delivery
Inspections and Building Code Advisory
Assistance and advisory in the planning and development of any First
Nation housing projects.
Asset
Management
Capital Asset Management System (CAMS) Operations
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Scheduling/Budgeting
Capital Management/Technical
Advisory Functions
Capital Plan Development Implementation & Management
Government Liaising & Negotiating
Training & Preparation Programs
Technical Policies, Guidelines, & Standards Assistance/Guidance
Life Safety
Services
Fire Protection Services
Emergency & Preventative Measures Programs
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STAFF
MCTS staff are
committed to providing the best technical advice and support
The MCTS Team
currently has six members:
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Vacant, A/Technical
Supervisor
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Vacant, Building Inspector
Inspects and provides advice regarding building codes & standards.
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Ryan Small, Project Officer
Assists FN’s with capital planning, development, and management.
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Vacant, Life Safety Officer
Assists First Nations in fire services, search and rescue operations,
emergency measures, and prevention programs.
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Vacant, Life Safety Officer Trainee
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Mushkegowuk Council
P.O. Box 370, 12 Centre Road, Moose Factory, ON, P0L 1W0
Phone: 705-658-4222 • Fax: 705-658-4250
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