The Dream Catcher
Housing Initiative
Building dreams, together.
Homeownership is transformative. The Dream Catcher Housing Initiative (“DCHI”) is leveraging it to empower tribal members, strengthen our community, and shape brighter horizons with and for generations of Menominee families to come.
The Pine Meadows Project
DCHI envisions a world wherein homeownership is within reach for every Menominee family. Studies have shown that homeownership stabilizes neighborhoods and households while improving economic and social outcomes for entire generations.
The right opportunities for homeownership on Menominee lands will help circulate dollars in the local economy, develop our workforce, and enable Menominee citizens to work, play, and live right here at home.
To that end, construction is officially underway at Pine Meadows in Keshena, WI—the first multi-home new-construction tribal housing project on the Menominee Reservation in more than 25 years. The new homes are expected to be available for purchase in late 2025 and move-in ready by early 2026.
Learn.
Get Inspired.
Apply.
Learn. Get Inspired. Apply.
Three layouts. Countless ways to make Pine Meadows home.
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The Mūcekiw (N381 Pine Meadows Road)
This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath house is called The Mūcekiw, named for the Menominee word for bluejay. This blue home is 2,154 square feet and sits on a 1-acre lot on Pine Meadows Road in Keshena.
The Mūcekiw features a lower level recreation room, a covered porch, a laundry room on the first floor, and a beautiful open concept layout with a mixture of carpet and laminate flooring throughout.
Offered at $296,650, all kitchen appliances are included.
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The Mahwāēw (N391 Pine Meadows Road)
A beautiful gray-tan house complete with a 2-car garage, the The Mahwāēw is named for the Menominee word for wolf. It’s a 2,767 square foot, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sitting on a 1-acre lot on Pine Meadows Road in Keshena.
This home features a covered porch, first floor laundry room, lower level recreation room, and a beautiful open concept layout with a mixture of carpet and laminate flooring throughout.
Offered at $343,680, all kitchen appliances are included.
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The Omāhkahkow (N390 Pine Meadows Road)
The Omāhkahkow, a gorgeous green house named for the Menominee word for frog, is a 2,154 square foot home sitting on a 1-acre lot on Pine Meadows Road in Keshena.
The Omāhkahkow features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a lower level recreation room, a covered porch, and a beautiful open concept layout with a mixture of carpet and laminate flooring throughout.
Offered at $296,650, all kitchen appliances are included.
Questions? We’ve got answers.
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Menominee tribal members
over the age of 18;
eligible for a residential lease; and
mortgage-approved for the cost of the home, including any selected upgrades
are eligible to apply to purchase a DCHI home.
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The short answer: now! If you’re interested in applying to purchase one of the three currently-available new homes, it’s important to begin the process now. This website contains a wealth of information about the process, and how to get started.
If at any point you have any questions, or need assistance navigating the process, please email Juneberry (hi@juneberrygroup.com) to learn more about the steps involved.
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Great question!
Here’s an overview of the steps you’ll need to take to apply to purchase a home through DCHI:
Confirm your eligibility for a residential lease with the MITW Land Management Department.
Review the layout options and determine the full amount (including optional upgrades) you’ll need to finance to purchase the home of your choice.
Obtain a mortgage approval letter for the full amount (including optional upgrades) from a mortgage lender of your choice.
Complete the Pine Meadows New Home Buyer Selection Form, which is available on this website under ‘Resources.’ You may elect to either print and fill out by hand OR submit electronically.
Complete the Intent to Purchase Form, which is available on this website under ‘Resources.’ You may elect to either print and fill out by hand OR submit electronically.
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First time purchasing a home? How exciting (and, potentially, overwhelming!) We know it can feel like a daunting process—but you’re not alone. Luckily, there are lots of resources out there. We’ve compiled those which we’ve found most helpful here.
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Juneberry at hi@juneberrygroup.com
No matter where you are in the home
buying journey, we’re here to guide you.
I’m contemplating homeownership, but don’t quite know where to start.
No problem. We’ve got your back! Below, please find some resources we think you may find helpful. As always, you can reach out with any specific questions you may have.
Cedar Growth offers Pathways Homebuyer Classes and HUD Counseling (1:1).
The Wisconsin Native Loan Fund (WINLF) offers Homebuyer Education Classes and Housing Counseling (1:1).
We sure do!
Bay Bank is a lender with HUD Section 184 Loan expertise and resources.
WINLF is a Tribal CDFI that offers mortgage loans.
USDA Rural Development Loans are another pathway. Learn about Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans and the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program.
If you are a veteran, you may be able to apply for a Native American Direct Loan.
I’m ready to apply for a mortgage. Do you have any lender recommendations?
I’ve been approved for a mortgage and I’m ready to apply for a DCHI home. Now what?
Glad you asked! If you’ve been approved for a mortgage, have your mortgage approval letter on hand, and have confirmed with the MITW Land Management Department that you are eligible for a residential lease, you’ll need to complete the following two steps as soon as possible. Note that lenders’ mortgage approval letters are good for anywhere between 30 (minimum) and 90 (maximum) days, so you’ll need to ensure your approval letter is still valid.
Complete the Home Buyer Selection Form
Complete the Intent to Purchase Application
Standby for Updates from Our Team!
You can expect to receive an email from our team confirming we’ve received all necessary materials to begin processing your application within 24 hours of receipt. WRDC aims to get back to you with approval in as timely a fashion as possible.
All questions regarding complete applications should be directed to DCHI (dreamcatcherhousinginitiative@wolfriverdev.com)
Mark your calendar.
A Learning Session at WRDC on December 9th to give you the knowledge and tools you’ll need to apply for a DCHI home. A free virtual homebuyer education class on December 13th. The lineup of events will only grow!
We’d bookmark this page if we were you—it’s where we’ll be sharing any events (virtual or in-person) on the horizon that we believe may be helpful to those interested in pathways to homeownership.