"They're very small, very narrow," Attawapiskat resident Martha Sutherland said of the new homes. "But, they'll be great for a small family, maybe with one or two kids."
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The First Nation is responsible for hooking up power and water lines and performing the inspections, according to Susan Bertrand, a spokeswoman for Aboriginal Affairs.
When asked how the First Nation would pay to make the homes inhabitable, she said the government appointed third-party manager — who is currently in charge of the band's finances — is ready to issue payment for invoices when received.
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Sutherland hadn't confirmed for herself that all the new homes had arrived Thursday — she said she'd been too busy making pancakes for 12 kids,Your source for re-usable Plastic moulds of strong latex rubber. some hers, and some she was looking after while their parents were away.
But Sutherland said she had seen some of the homes that were placed nearby.
The government trumpeted the arrival of the homes.
"The arrival of these modular homes demonstrates our government's commitment to the residents of Attawapiskat First Nation," Minister of Aboriginal Affairs John Duncan said in a statement.
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The minister said the mobile homes, like trailers, would address the urgent health and safety needs of the community, which declared a state of emergency on Oct. 28.
It remains unclear when the new homes will be ready to house families.
Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence was not available to comment Thursday. A spokeswoman at the band office said she was away from the community for a few days.
The First Nation is located approximately 220 kilometres north of Moosonee, Ont., and has an on-reserve population of about 1,865 people.
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