News Releases

Indigenous people in Cranbrook and Fort Nelson will soon have access to 45 affordable homes as two Indigenous-led housing redevelopments move forward. The projects, led by ʔAqantⱠanam Housing Society in Cranbrook and Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society in Fort Nelson, are expected to break ground in spring 2026. Demolitions will start in January 2026. These redevelopments will replace aging housing with modern homes designed by Indigenous organizations to reflect cultural values and community priorities. Read more >

“The housing crisis we continue to face on the front lines demands a united response from every level of government and across the entire housing sector,” said AHMA CEO Margaret Pfoh. “At the 2025 Housing Central Conference, we look forward to engaging with experts, partners, and industry leaders to advance solutions and strengthen advocacy for our communities, who urgently need the affordable homes and supports our collective expertise can deliver.” Read more >

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 >

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 receiving this much-needed funding.  Read more >

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 building materal. Read more >

“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 >

“This would provide real opportunity for our communities to thrive,” said Margaret Pfoh, CEO of the Aboriginal Housing Management Association. Read more >

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 >

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 said.  Read more >

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 >