Elder care home planned for Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
The federal government has announced more than $30 million funding to support the construction of a new Elder Care Home in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, east of Belleville.
The new 128-bed long-term care facility for the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte will provide a home for a growing elderly First Nations population, will offer critical services to residents, including 24-hour nursing and personal care, social activities, and food services, while helping to keep connections to language, culture, and community.
With net-zero carbon and energy-saving components, the building will be the community's first green long-term care home.
Detailed design is nearly complete, and the project is expected to break ground in July 2023.
Once complete, the long-term care services provided at the Elder Care Home will support community members to continue living on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory as they age.
"This home will provide an opportunity for our members and others to receive care in a culturally competent setting and bolster local economic development by providing employment and opportunities in our community,” said Chief R. Donald Maracle, elected chief for the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte.
Funding for the project is being shared between two federal departments.
Infrastructure Canada is contributing $25 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program, while Indigenous Services Canada is providing $5 million over two years through its Health Facilities program and $250,000 through its Lands and Economic Development program to support architectural design.