A candidate for the upcoming election in Norway House, Manitoba, is calling for more transparency in how the local government manages housing and community decisions. Gilbert Fredette released his platform this week ahead of the vote on March 10, 2026, focusing on ways to fix overcrowding and make the housing waitlist easier for residents to understand.
Fredette, a former leader within the community, is proposing an independent review of the current housing waitlists and the creation of an open registry that residents can see. These changes aim to address long-standing concerns about how houses are given out and how the NHCN Housing Division operates. He also plans to hold regular public meetings to share how community money is being spent.
The Norway House Cree Nation currently has about 1,100 homes for its 6,800 on-reserve members, which has led to many families living in crowded conditions. The new platform suggests that providing stable and well-maintained homes is the primary way to improve life for families. Fredette’s plan would also look at how to better support the repair of existing houses across the community.
Information about the election and voting can be found through the Norway House Cree Nation website. The current leadership is also required to provide financial records to the public under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. Residents will head to the polls next month to decide on the next council and chief.
