On April 8th, 2022, students, staff, and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nations celebrated the completion of the Tiny Home Project at聽
The Notre Dame Tiny Home build started in October 2021, when Habitat for Humanity approached Al Nason, Construction Teacher at Notre Dame, asking for their assistance with building a tiny home to assist the Chippewas of Awash Unceded First Nations.聽
Tiny homes are affordable and eco-friendly housing alternatives that are under 500 square feet, and are able to function without the use of an electrical source.
After completion of the build, Chief Veronica Smith from Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nations, Councillor Norma Tobey, and Grey Bruce from Housing, Lands & Membership came to visit the students and tour the Tiny Homes which will provide housing solutions and emergency, short-term housing for the community.
“Meeting the Chief of Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nations community was emotional and helped me realize I was making a difference,” said Luna Viana, student at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School.聽
Students in construction classes, as well as the Construction Club, gained hands-on experience through their work in housing construction, which contributed to our efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous communities.
“It was awesome knowing that my hard work was making a difference and to see how many people came together on this project,” said Notre Dame student, Ava Sunderland.
Learn more about the Tiny Homes Project聽
