Columbia Valley Pioneer staff
The business arm of ?akisq? nuk First Nation (AFN Enterprises Limited Partnership) has acquired 11.6 acres (4.7 hectares) in Windermere to help alleviate the housing crisis in ?amak ?is Ktunaxa.
The property, situated between North Street and Bench Road, will host a number of rental units with the concept of living wage used to set rental rates.
Some of these rental units will be used to attract employees to ?akisq? nuk First Nation as it increases its capacity to provide important services to its members and community.
Rob Thomas, AFN Enterprises general manager, says they realize the importance this transaction has for ?AFN and the Ktunaxa Nation since it re-establishes Ktunaxanintik stewardship over a portion of ?amak?is Ktunaxa.
“AFN Enterprises is excited to provide a true community building project that will assist ?akisq?nuk First Nation and the Columbia Valley,” Thomas adds.
