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Vancouver Indigenous Housing Project Expands Access to Electric Transportation
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 >
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From Friendship Centres to Housing Futures: Indigenous Youth Leading the Way
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 >
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248 homes, shelter spaces, opening in Downtown Eastside for urban Indigenous people
“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 Read more >
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AHMA CEO on Hope Dialogue Podcast
“Margaret joins us to discuss the importance of improving the availability and quality of culturally appropriate Indigenous housing.” Read more >
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Almost 100 families in PG at risk of losing subsidized housing
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 >
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Construction begins on Castlegar housing project
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 >
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Twenty-six new rental homes help address need for affordable housing on Hornby Island
“On Hornby Island, the shortage of affordable and secure year-round rental housing has created real challenges for the workers, families, seniors and other individuals who are essential to the fabric of a healthy community. These safe, affordable homes will provide greater housing stability for people with low-to-moderate incomes, including members of K’ómoks First Nation, while Read more >
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Red Dress Day: AHMA Calls for Urgent Action on Housing as a Lifeline for Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
Observed annually, May 5th is National Day of Awareness and Remembrance, honouring lives lost and raising awareness of the disproportionate violence faced by Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people across Canada. AHMA’s Indigenous Gender-Based Violence Housing Strategy emphasizes that safe, affordable, and culturally appropriate housing is a critical and often overlooked part of the solution. Read more >
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Celebrating the opening of Chief Leonard George building in Vancouver
The Chief Leonard George building reflects what Indigenous housing can look like when culture, sustainability and community are built together from the beginning. This development creates safe, affordable homes, while honouring Indigenous design and creating space for families to remain connected to culture, community and one another. Read more >
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Supporting survivors of gender-based violence
This one-time BC Housing grant supports non-profit housing providers responding to the urgent needs of survivors of gender-based violence. It aligns with AHMA’s anti-gender-based violence housing strategy by strengthening the capacity to provide culturally responsive, survivor-centred housing approaches. Read more >