Housing Department

Tenant Counselling & Renovation Funding

The housing department ensures service is provided for members to apply for new or vacant houses, offers an answer to questions about private home ownership, and a maintenance program to supply the housing.

The department provides tenant counselling and apply for renovation funding.

Community Private Housing Initiative

Supporting the construction of new private homes in the Cree communities of Eeyou Istchee (Category 1A lands)

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Marty Cowboy

Director of Housing

Under the supervision of the Director General, the Director of Housing is responsible for the management of the Housing Department and as such must ensure that community housing, including rental housing, rent-to-own, and band-owned units is properly administered and maintained. The Director of Housing acts as the liaison between the housing advisory board, tenants, and future private homeowners.

Housing Administrator

Susan Moses

The Housing Administrator is responsible for the effective and efficient administration of the housing program of the Waskaganish First Nation, including rentals, rent-to-own properties, and Band units.

Local Housing Inspector

Denny Dannrath

The local housing inspector, is responsible for inspecting the new private housing units built in the community by individuals. He is also responsible for performing the preventive maintenance inspections of the social and band housing unit per the established preventive maintenance plan. Lastly, the local housing inspector advises individuals on accessing funds and managing construction activities.

Administrative Assistant

Pamela Blackned

The Administrative Assistant, is responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support to the Housing Department. The Administrative Assistant will help with the smooth functioning of the department by performing tasks in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.

Computer Data Technician

Elwood Martin

Computer data technician maintains inventory in support of housing maintenance to ensure an adequate supply of materials.

The Housing Maintenance Supervisor

Bertie Georgekish

The Housing Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for managing the housing maintenance program to ensure that the housing supply of the Cree Nation of Waskaganish is maintained in good condition.

Housing Maintenance Worker

Anderson Jolly

The Housing Maintenance Worker is responsible for keeping the housing stock of the Cree nation of Waskaganish in good condition by performing all required repairs.

Housing Maintenance Worker

Mario Whiskeychan

The Housing Maintenance Worker is responsible for keeping the housing stock of the Cree Nation of Waskaganish in good condition by performing all required repairs.

Housing Maintenance Worker

Rusty Jonah

The Housing Maintenance Worker is responsible for keeping the housing stock of the Cree Nation of Waskaganish in good condition by performing all required repairs.

Housing Maintenance Worker

Tony Salt

The Housing Maintenance Worker is responsible for keeping the housing stock of the Cree Nation of Waskaganish in good condition by performing all required repairs.

Prevention Maintenance Worker

Peter Esau

The Prevention Maintenance Worker is responsible for keeping the housing stock of the Cree Nation of Waskaganish in good condition by performing all preventative maintenance. The Prevention Maintenance Worker is also expected to educate the community on preventative maintenance tasks.

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