News Releases

“We raise our hands to the Mamele’awt Qweesome Housing Society team. The Cedar Lá:lém building is an important new addition of safe, affordable community housing in Chilliwack. Dedicated support for urban Indigenous Elders, youth, families and individuals in British Columbia is provided almost exclusively by AHMA members, like MQHS. We need more projects like this, with sustained investment and long-term commitment. Today is a celebration, and also a reminder that the work continues.” Read more >

“Many urban Indigenous people and Elders in B.C. are struggling with housing precarity, especially those with accessibility needs. Those with low or fixed incomes can’t afford market rentals and this is where AHMA members play a critical role in community wellness and stability. We raise our hands to M’akola Housing Society for its expertise in creating homes for those most in need.” Read more >

Lana Putnam was already doing something that made her feel small: climbing onto a Vancouver bus without fare money and hoping to get where she was going before anyone noticed. Then she tripped. Read more >

Indigenous-Led Housing and Human Rights: A Conversation with Margaret Pfoh Read more >

The Clean Mobility Project, led by Create Climate Equity, has launched at a BC Indigenous Housing Society (BCIHS) housing site in downtown Vancouver. The pilot program aims to make clean transportation more affordable and accessible while increasing awareness of electric vehicle technology. Read more >

Young Indigenous Peoples are now the fastest-growing demographic in Canada, representing 16.7% of British Columbia’s Indigenous population. Friendship Centres in BC are a keystone of the supportive infrastructure for YIPs, with over 100 centres operating across the country to serve the approximately 80% of Indigenous people in Canada who live off reserve.   Read more >

“This is exactly what AHMA members are about: culturally grounded housing and community service. The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society is providing more than a building; this is a place for connection, belonging, healing and peace of mind for those in need of a place to call home. It took broad collaboration to bring this project to life and we need to see more of this in the years to come.” Read more >

“Margaret joins us to discuss the importance of improving the availability and quality of culturally appropriate Indigenous housing.” Read more >

The Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George (AHSPG) reports that subsidized housing and housing subsidies it provides through a partnership with BC Housing are set to expire on March 31, 2028, with no confirmation on whether the agreements will be renewed. Read more >

The project has several players: the City of Castlegar provided the land, BC Housing is providing funding, and the Lu’ma Native Housing Society will be the owner/operator. Read more >