News Releases
AHMA advocates for culturally safe, affordable and equitable approaches to Indigenous housing. Explore AHMA’s press releases.
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Housing IS Health Care
First Nations people in BC will benefit from improved health and housing outcomes as the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) sign a historic, new Memorandum of Partnership. Read more >
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Release the funds as fast as possible – we can spend it quickly and where it is needed most
In the wake of the Government of Canada’s 2024 budget release, AHMA and their provincial and federal partners are asking to speed up the delivery of funding promised for those most in need. Federal budget 2024 boasts increased spending on housing but Indigenous housing experts want expedited action on implementation. Read more >
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AHMA Statement on CRAB Park Resident Displacement
It is also critical that encampment responses be For Indigenous, By Indigenous. Indigenous housing experts and encampment residents need to be meaningfully included and their voices prioritized in conversations and municipal planning around housing and supports for Indigenous people experiencing homelessness. Read more >
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Report Finds Indigenous-Led Housing Essential to Addressing Increased Risk of Homelessness for Indigenous Peoples with Diverse Abilities
Indigenous-led housing is essential to reducing the gaps, barriers, and challenges Indigenous Peoples with diverse abilities face. Current systems increase the risk of the most vulnerable falling through the cracks and into a cycle of homelessness. Read more >
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Rental Protection Fund: Lu’ma Native Housing Society Acquisition
AHMA being a full and equal partner at the table of the Rental Protection Fund is an excellent example of elevating Indigenous leadership. We celebrate our member, Lu’ma Native Housing Society, for their involvement in this acquisition, which helps preserve affordable rental units for future generations. Read more >
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AHMA Responds to BC Budget 2024
Hard times ahead for Indigenous housing providers. Safe, affordable housing is a key component to ending cycles of poverty and improving health outcomes for Indigenous families but the wait for funds continues. Read more >
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AHMA Welcomes Long-Awaited Changes to RTA for Supportive Housing Operators
Recent changes to BC’s Residential Tenancy Act help enhance risk management for supportive housing operators and safety for their tenants, which the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) strongly advocated for in early 2023. Read more >
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AHMA’s Advocacy & Engagement Highlights 2023
Throughout 2023 AHMA participated in a number of advocacy and engagement activities to further empower Urban Indigenous Peoples and advocate for greater autonomy and FIBI approaches to housing. Read more >