News Releases

“AHMA members – who operate the majority of dedicated urban Indigenous housing in B.C. – are facing increasing funding shortfalls that threaten their ability to meet the growing needs of their communities” Read more >

The FHA’s Annual Report urges the federal government to take proactive interventions that prioritize affordability, stability, and human rights in housing and homelessness policies. The Advocate continues to focus on encampments, Indigenous housing, housing for youth, and accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities. Read more >

With the support of our partners, AHMA has submitted this three part, evidence-based request to address the urgent and rising housing and service needs of Urban Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia.  Read more >

In partnership with the First Nations Health Authority and the University of British Columbia, AHMA was successful in a national funding bid and will now take a lead role in building an Indigenous-led Housing Needs Assessment Tool for BC. Read more >

Housing Central Partners state that “safe, affordable housing provides the foundation for physical, mental, economic and community well-being, and requires spending by and collaboration among all levels of government to protect what we have and to make more of it.” Read more >

The upcoming federal election presents a crucial opportunity to push for real solutions to Canada’s housing crisis. CHRA, in partnership with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, Habitat for Humanity Canada, and the Canadian Real Estate Association, have launched a joint campaign to make community housing a top election issue. Read more >

Margaret Pfoh, part of the Indigenous Caucus of the non-profit Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, is among housing advocates urging the federal government to start delivering $2.8 billion in funding promised to Indigenous housing providers as part of the Urban, Rural and Northern (URN) Indigenous Housing Strategy. The yet-to-be-formed National Indigenous Housing Centre is supposed Read more >

“This report reinforces the principle that housing is healthcare and advocates for holistic, culturally-grounded solutions. It reinforces AHMA’s mission to provide a ‘For Indigenous, by Indigenous’ approach to housing. The report provides evidence that long-term, flexible investments in energy-efficient, climate-resilient homes deliver health, social, and economic co-benefits. By framing housing as a determinant of health Read more >

“Combining culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care with safe, secure housing is essential in helping Indigenous women heal and rebuild their lives,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “These new complex-care housing units offer the supports needed to help people stabilize and improve their well-being, all under one roof and for as long as they need.” Read more >

We hope to see an equitable portion of the HEART and HEARTH dollars in BC Budget 2025 designated for Indigenous-led housing societies, that successfully work on the frontline of preventing homelessness with trauma-informed solutions. Read more >