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2025-26 Federal Budget Lacks Clarity on Urban Indigenous Housing
The $2.8B in URN funding promised in 2022, and reconfirmed in this budget, was designated for urban Indigenous housing and service providers. We are relying on the federal government to recognize the tireless work and expertise of AHMA members, who can deliver solutions at the speed, scope, and scale this housing crisis demands. Read more >
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Housing Central Partners track Federal Budget Commitments to Affordable Housing
Upon seeing the specifics provided in yesterday’s budget, we know there are further resources needed to truly catalyse affordable housing in a way that addresses the scale and urgency of the need. In addition, we are disappointed that the URN Indigenous-led organizations that are serving Indigenous people living in urban areas (more than 80% of the Indigenous population) are not yet Read more >
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Building a New Legacy: From Trusted Wood to Trusted Prefab Homes
For generations, people built strong, healthy homes from wood. Think of log and timber-frame houses that still feel solid a century later. Wood helps hold a steady temperature and balances indoor moisture, and many people say wood interiors simply feel better to live with. This long track record created deep trust in wood as a Read more >
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Affordable homes open for Indigenous people in Alberni Valley
“We raise our hands to the incredible work of AHMA member Citaapi Mahtii for forming their Indigenous-led housing society and building culturally grounded urban housing, mainly for Ahousaht First Nation members who need to live closer to health care and community services. We look to support more exceptional accomplishments like this across B.C.” Read more >
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Indigenous leaders demand action and control in Ottawa’s housing plan
“This would provide real opportunity for our communities to thrive,” said Margaret Pfoh, CEO of the Aboriginal Housing Management Association. Read more >
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BC Retrofit Accelerator sees strong uptake after year of climate swings
After another season of record heat, wildfires and some wild weather, the BC Retrofit Accelerator (BCRA) is seeing strong uptake, with climate and energy upgrades in hundreds of large residential and commercial buildings across the province. Read more >
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Indigenous communities want major role in Ottawa’s new housing plan
Margaret Pfoh, CEO of the Aboriginal Housing Management Association, said government-led, non-Indigenous approaches have consistently failed to reduce Indigenous overrepresentation in homelessness. As a result, involving Indigenous communities to take the lead in designing and delivering housing supports that are culturally appropriate is key. “This would provide real opportunity for our communities to thrive,” she Read more >
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BC’s Two Largest Indigenous Organizations Unite to Strengthen Urban Indigenous Housing and Services
The Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Partnership, strengthening their shared commitment to advancing the rights, wellbeing, and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia. Read more >
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BCREA Press Conference Drives Increased Attention on Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable Initiative
On Monday, September 29, 2025, BCREA and several coalition partners hosted a press conference to make an urgent call for a Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable. Read more >
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Opinion: Indigenous leadership in climate action — heat pumps and housing resilience in B.C.
Nuutsumuut Lelum, a Passive House-certified townhouse complex in Nanaimo owned and operated by the Island Urban Indigenous Wellness Society (IUIWS), where heat pumps were installed in the amenity room and two housing units, providing essential cooling during the spring and summer. Read more >