A family who lost their child and home in a tragic fire earlier this year at Sandy Bay First Nation is getting a new home.
On February 5, 2009, nine year old Hope Richard died tragically in a serious fire. Shortly thereafter, Sandy Bay Council joined with RJ Ecosafe Homes (a First Nations owned housing company located in Ontario) to launch an appeal to businesses, corporations, community groups, emergency response agencies, all three levels of government and the general public to help build a new modular, fire-resistant home for Michael Dumas and his family.
The MGEU, which represents many workers at Sandy Bay First Nation, has stepped forward as one of the organizations offering financial support for the project.
Construction has already begun - a number of people in the community have helped build the foundation and install the prefabricated insulated wall panels, which are fire and mould resistant. The home is expected to be completed within the next month.
If you’d like to learn more about the project or find out how you can contribute, contact the MGEU’s Aboriginal Liaison, Cathy Woods at 982-6438 or 1-866-982-6438.