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Subjects: NPT, CHI, ECO, WOM

Government of Canada Partners with Health Authority on women's shelter in Athabasca Basin


BLACK LAKE, SK, June 4, 2018 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada along with Athabasca Health Authority (AHA) announced funding today for the construction of an emergency shelter for women and children fleeing abuse. The new 6-room facility will be built on Black Lake Denesuline land, have room for up to 24 beds, and is named Sa kew chu sa'kew ko'ni kwa, meaning "a home for women and children's shelter."

Logo: Government of Canada (CNW Group/Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)

AHA is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive health care to residents of the Athabasca Basin. The Authority is a non-profit corporation comprised of five members: the Black Lake Denesuline Nation, The Fond du Lac Denesuline Nation, the Northern Hamlet of Stony Rapids, and the Northern Settlements of Uranium City and Camsell Portage.

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with Darryl Galusha, CEO of Athabasca Health Authority made the announcement today.

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"The peace of mind that comes with having a secure and stable home is invaluable. These units are another example of our Government's commitment toward ensuring that survivors of domestic violence are able to enjoy a safe and stable environment." ? The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation


"Athabasca Health Authority (AHA) continuously strives to achieve, "Healthy People, Healthy Land," and to "create a place for Northern People to Heal." AHA's commitment is to work with the communities and people that we serve to achieve the best possible care and patient experience which will in turn lead to better health outcomes for all members of the Athabasca Basin." ? Darryl Galusha, CEO, Athabasca Health Authority  

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As Canada's authority on housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers unbiased housing research and advice to all levels of Canadian government, consumers and the housing industry. For more information, please visit cmhc.ca or follow us on TwitterYouTubeLinkedIn and Facebook.

To find out more about the National Housing Strategy, visit www.placetocallhome.com

Athabasca Health Authority continuously strives to achieve, "Healthy People, Healthy Land," and to "create a place for northern people to heal." AHA's commitment is to work with the communities and people that they serve to achieve the best possible care and patient experience which will in turn lead to better health outcomes for all members of the Athabasca Basin. To learn more, visit www.athabascahealth.ca

 

Logo: Athabasca Health Authority (AHA) (CNW Group/Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)

SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation


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