1960-1970's
The Federal Government appoints Local Housing Organizations to deliver housing
programs to the Northwest Territories. The NWT Housing Council approves the NWT
Corporation Ordinance in 1972. 216 units are rehabilitated to provide safe,
adequate and affordable housing. More than 60 Local Housing Organizations
manage 3,080 housing units.
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1974-1975
The NWT Corporation officially begins operations as a Crown Corporation of the
GNWT. The Corporation delivers five programs under two categories, rental and
purchase. 274 units are built under various initiatives.
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1980
Changes are made to give the organization a more "corporate" appearance; the
Managing Director is now referred to as President. 108 housing units are
constructed and 132 units are rehabilitated. 1983-1984: The Corporation offers
15 programs under two categories, Homeownership and Rentals. The Homeownership
Assistance Program is introduced.
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199-1993
Philip Nukapiak, becomes the first Inuit chairman of the Board of the NWT
Housing Corporation. The Access Program is introduced.
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1994-1997
Design options for homes are expanded to permit barrier-free designs for
persons with disabilities. By now the Corporation has constructed more than
6000 houses. Expanded Down Payment Assistance Program is introduced.
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1999-2000
The Northwest Territories divides and Nunavut becomes Canada's newest
territory. Five new districts are created: Beaufort Delta, Nahendeh, North
Slave, South Slave and the Sahtu. 47 Local Housing Organizations are reduced to
23 Organizations. Plan 2000, an initiative to provide better housing to 2000
families is deemed a success.
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2004
The Corporation celebrates its 30th anniversary. The 2004 NWT Community needs
Survey is completed. Core need has decreased from 20% to 16%. To date the
Corporation has assisted many residents of the NWT attain suitable, adequate
and affordable housing.
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