Success Stories

AHMA members are advancing building performance, efficiency, and sustainability. They are future-proofing and retrofitting projects to increase community resilience. The results are outstanding successes that prioritize culture and share wisdom.

AHMA is proud of our members across the province who inspire us to think bigger than we have, take mega-leaps forward and motivate us to think long-term.

Draven Darkke, M’akola Housing Society

M’akola Housing Society is an Indigenous non-profit housing provider and AHMA member. M’akola completed energy efficiency upgrades at multiple sites with support from the Indigenous Communities Conservation Program (ICCP) in 2021-22.

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Sandy White, North Okanagan Friendship Centre

Kekuli, North Okanagan Friendship Centre is an Indigenous non-profit housing provider and AHMA member in the City of Vernon, affiliated with the BC Association of Friendship Centres. Kekuli received support from the Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) in 2020.

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Alanna Cowan, Conayt Housing and Friendship Centre

Conayt is an Indigenous non-profit housing provider and AHMA member in Merritt, affiliated with the BC Association of Friendship Centres. Conayt received support from the Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) in 2019-20.

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EndoTherm Case Study at Milestone Manor, Dakelh & Quesnel Community Housing Society (DQCHS)

Dakelh & Quesnel Community Housing Society (DQCHS) is an Indigenous non-profit housing provider and AHMA member affiliated with the BC Association of Friendship Centres. DQCHS installed EndoTherm into the boiler system at Milestone Manor on November 2nd, 2020.

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M’akola Case Study at George Dowling

M’akola completed a major envelope/exterior renewal project for a Port Alberni townhouse complex in 2023. The project transformed the homes, including energy efficiency upgrades and innovative art installations from local Indigenous artists.

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Nuutsumuut Lelum (All in One House), Island Urban Indigenous Wellness Society, 2018

The Island Urban Indigenous Wellness Society partnered with BC Housing to construct culturally appropriate, affordable, energy-efficient housing for the Urban Indigenous community in Nanaimo.

Read about the success of the Nuutsumuut Lelum project >

Here are some more success stories as related by some of our partners: