News Releases

As the final vote count in the 2024 provincial election is confirmed, Housing Central – comprised of the Aboriginal Housing Management Association, BC Non-Profit Housing Association and the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC – extends congratulations to the incoming government. This election was an opportunity for voters across British Columbia to make their voices heard… Read more >

FortisBC Energy Inc. and FortisBC Inc. (“FortisBC”) unveiled nine of B.C.’s exceptional energy champions at their 2024 Efficiency in Action Awards. The actions these award recipients took represent the innovative and effective work happening in the province to help lower energy use, overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and operational costs across B.C.’s commercial and industrial… Read more >

AHMA and Connective will work together to create more housing opportunities for underserved Indigenous people living off reserve in communities across BC. The recently formalized two-year partnership is a unique opportunity to leverage our respective strengths, expertise, networks, and resources, to empower Indigenous people to develop their own housing services. Read more > Read more >

“We approach housing with a similar spirit of interconnectedness that guides Indigenous world views. We see housing as not just a roof over one’s head, but a vital part of overall well-being. Housing affects health, education and economic stability for both individuals and communities.” Read More > Read more >

The Housing Central partners are calling on all parties to respond to the urgent need for targeted action to address the ongoing affordable housing crisis. Housing Central’s Build More. Protect More. A New Affordable Housing Plan for BC details current and projected affordable housing needs with solutions that will support renters and Indigenous peoples, and… Read more >

The Indigenous Housing Fund allows AHMA members and First Nations to continue the critically important work of providing housing and services for those most in need of a safe place to call home. AHMA is proud of the collaborative work we have done with the Province and BC Housing to establish this support for all… Read more >

Two rental buildings in North Vancouver and Squamish have been acquired and preserved by Hiy̓ám̓ Housing and Housing Squamish respectively, through the support of the the Rental Protection Fund (RPF). These acquisitions are a great contribution to affordable housing for vulnerable people in communities where rental housing is in short supply.  Read more >

AHMA was quoted in a FortisBC news release which introduced a new rebate of $10,000 or more for eligible customers who replace their home’s older gas heating system with an electric heat pump and high-efficiency gas furnace. Read more >

Sara Fralin, AHMA’s Engagement & Technical Support Manager, talked to BC Hydro about their partnership with AHMA. In this Q&A, Sara highlights the importance of affordable off-reserve housing for Indigenous people, discusses the benefits of BC Hydro’s partnership with AHMA, and sheds light on sustainability and energy efficiency in the Indigenous housing sector. Read more >

On Friday May 31, the federal government announced $12.8 million in funding through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) for AHMA to support the repairs and preservation of 855 homes for Indigenous residents in BC. Read more >