CNC and Aboriginal Housing Society Form Partnership
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PRINCE In the past, the College of New Caledonia’s Aboriginal Education department would refer mature students to the Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George. The Director of that department says Aboriginal students often have unique needs.
“Well in this instance, because the average entering-age for Aboriginal students is 28. They often have children and families that have to move here as well,” she explains. “So being able to settle into housing right away and getting the kids into school is huge for them.”
That’s why having the college and the housing society formalize that relationship was a natural fit.
“We’ve been talking for some time and, basically, the relationship is that there are a lot of common needs when it comes to affordable housing,” says Christos Vardacostas. executive Director for the Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George. “When when we talk about families needing affordable housing, we’re talking about the same group of people, essentially.”
