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Beyond FIFA: Rethinking Vancouver’s “City of Reconciliation”
Author Ava Graf examines what Vancouver’s designation as a “City of Reconciliation” means in practice, particularly for urban Indigenous communities and residents of the Downtown Eastside. Drawing on perspectives from community advocates and researchers, the article considers the impacts of the FIFA World Cup, including increased policing, surveillance, displacement, and the need for meaningful investment in housing and community supports. It asks an important question: what does reconciliation look like after the cameras are gone? Read more >
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New study suggests demolition-bound homes could be an option for First Nations housing
According to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA), a housing authority that advocates broadly for Indigenous housing, several factors contribute to the housing shortage. For example, most government housing programs are designed with municipalities in mind, not non-profit or Indigenous housing providers. Read more >
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Advocates say it’s time for local politicians to step up on affordable housing
Housing advocates are calling on local and provincial leaders to recommit to affordable housing projects as new data shows high public support for non-market housing solutions. Read more >
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AHMA’s National Housing Strategy Submission
The next National Housing Strategy must be a coordinated, adequately funded and accountable strategy for realizing the human right to adequate housing, advancing Indigenous rights and ending homelessness. Read more >
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Opinion: Housing costs aren’t entirely local, but housing solutions can be
Opinion: Municipal candidates and elected officials need to take action because local governments are decision-makers who shape whether affordable homes are created in the communities people call home Read more >
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Clock is ticking on the loss of affordable housing in BC
Urban Indigenous tenants face doubling of rents if government action is not taken Read more >
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New Poll Shows British Columbians Want More Community Housing and Expect Governments to Act
Overwhelming majority see housing affordability as a top issue and support expanding non-profit and co-op housing. Read more >
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Dawson Creek homeless shelter seeks to ease community conflict, improve services
The Aboriginal Housing Management Association is the new operating partner of the Nawican Friendship Centre Read more >
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Individuals and families in Chilliwack, including Indigenous people and Elders, have access to 64 new affordable homes
“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 >
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New affordable rental homes opening in Penticton
“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 >