That's the reality for the famillies living on the Attawapiskat First Nation where things are so desperate that the Harper government has taken over the day to day operations.
Maple Leaf Homes of Fredericton is creating 22 homes for the community and Sales Manager Jacques Roy tells CHSJ News their homes are very energy efficient with superinsulation to handle the artic climate.
He tells us where these homes are going the average temperature in the wintertime is minus 65 on average.
Roy says they understand the huge need in the northern first nation communities and they have the capacity to supply them and the experience with this type of housing.
