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Indigenous riders try out free transit, EV use in Vancouver project
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 >
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AHMA CEO featured in On The Way Home Podcast
Indigenous-Led Housing and Human Rights: A Conversation with Margaret Pfoh Read more >
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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 project to life and we need to see more of this in the years to come.” 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 helping to ensure the island remains a place where people can continue to live, work and belong.” 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 >