BC Indigenous Homelessness
AHMA regularly makes government submissions to advocate for more culturally safe, trauma-informed, and equitable approaches to Indigenous homelessness in BC. AHMA also currently serves as the secretariat for the Indigenous Advisory House on Homelessness (IAH). The IAH creates space for collective advocacy, with a focus on supporting Indigenous communities and organizations to influence homelessness policy and practice in ways that reflect their distinct rights, needs, and priorities.
For any questions or comments, please reach out to ahmapolicy@ahma-bc.org
2025
2024
Indigenous Advisory House on Homelessness (September 2024 Update)
AHMA Summary of 2023 PiT Count Data on Homelessness in BC
AHMA Statement on CRAB Park Resident Displacement
Federal Housing Advocate’s report on encampments
Indigenous Advisory House (IAH, formally the Indigenous Advisory Council) on Homelessness Gathering
2023
National Working Group on Homeless Encampments Update
AHMA’s position on responding to DTES encampments prioritizes cultural safety & belonging
Transitional Village Model is a trauma-informed response to encampments
AHMA’s recommendations for BC’s Homeless Outreach Program and Homelessness Prevention Program
Solution to Downtown Eastside encampments requires a focus on human rights and reconciliation