Attawapiskat Housing Crisis

The Attawapiskat Housing Crisis involves severe overcrowding and substandard living conditions in the Attawapiskat First Nation community in Ontario. Many homes are dilapidated, lack proper heating, plumbing, and insulation, leading to health and safety risks. The shortage of adequate housing is due to limited funding, environmental challenges, and community growth. This crisis has resulted in high rates of homelessness, mental health issues, and social problems. The Canadian government has acknowledged the situation and has taken steps to improve housing, but lasting solutions require addressing broader systemic issues affecting Indigenous communities.