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Welcome to Sen̓áḵw’: A sneak peek inside Canada’s largest Indigenous-led housing development – CBC
Feb 07, 2025 CBC Vancouver’s The Early Edition was offered a tour of the building as part of a special live broadcast Mindy Wight is riding in a hoist elevator on the side of a tall residential building going up, up, up to the 26th floor, exposing a view of downtown Vancouver and English Bay […]
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Read MoreMore than 200 supportive homes, shelter spaces on the way throughout B.C.
Feb. 5, 2025 VICTORIA – People will have more affordable housing options in their communities with more than 200 supportive homes, shelter spaces, culturally supportive homes and homes for seniors opening or starting construction. “We’re building supportive homes and shelters to help people get on a better path to living full, healthy lives,” said Ravi […]
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Read MorePurchase and Vacancies at 10109 & 10113 Arena Drive, Hudson’s Hope
February 3, 2025 Métis Nation British Columbia is pleased to announce the purchase of properties at 10109 and 10113 Arena Drive in Hudson’s Hope to support the housing needs of the local Métis community. The 16 housing units, in a mix of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom suites, represent a significant step toward ensuring that all Métis […]
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Read More7th Annual Conference on First Nations Housing & Infrastructure West
Canadian Institute’s 7th Annual Conference on First Nations Housing & Infrastructure West returns for another exciting year this April 30 – May 1, 2025, in Vancouver! By fostering meaningful exchanges, the forum strives to generate innovative, culturally aligned solutions to improve housing, water, energy, and infrastructure development across Indigenous lands in Western Canada. This year’s […]
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Read MoreAHMA’s 2024 Year in Review
AHMA’s Annual Report provides a detailed breakdown of all 2024 updates and accomplishments. AHMA regularly makes government submissions to advocate for more culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable approaches to Indigenous homelessness in BC. Read all of the statements here. AHMA and our Housing Central partners released A New Affordable Housing Plan for BC. AHMA co-authored […]
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Read MoreVernon council taking steps towards creating affordable housing – Castanet
Dec 16, 2024 Vernon City Council has been taking steps towards creating more affordable housing in the city. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Vernon’s total vacancy rate in the primary rental market is 1.6 per cent. This is the highest it has been since 2019 when the vacancy rate was 1.7 per […]
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Read MoreNew reports signal progress for B.C. renters as new affordable rentals open in Vancouver
Dec. 5, 2024 VANCOUVER – As 337 more affordable rental homes open in Vancouver, new reports are showing positive signs for renters in B.C., including thousands of renters supported through the BC Rent Bank, decreases in rents and record-high rental-home construction starts. “We are starting to head in the right direction when it comes to making […]
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Read MoreStatement for the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities for National Housing Day
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada November 22, 2024 National Housing Day is an important reminder that every Canadian deserves a place to call home. A home connects us to the communities where we live and work and gives us the stability to grow and thrive. It’s a place where we can feel safe and […]
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Read MoreUBCIC Calls on the Vancouver Park Board to Halt the Planned Eviction of CRAB Park Residents
(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – November 6, 2024) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) strongly condemns the Vancouver Park Board’s planned forced eviction of residents at Crab Park and stands firmly against this inhumane action, which reflects a violent disregard for human rights. Crab Park has been home […]
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Read MoreIndoor shelter spaces opening for winter
November 4, 2024 People experiencing homelessness in British Columbia will have access to warm, safe indoor spaces as winter weather arrives. The Province, through BC Housing, is funding 6,085 shelter spaces in 59 communities throughout B.C. this season, a 22% increase in spaces available compared to this time last year. These include permanent, temporary and […]
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