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 aim of the IAH is to inform and drive Ministry policy and decision-making processes related to the implementation of the provincial homelessness strategy.

For any questions or comments, please reach out to ahmapolicy@ahma-bc.org

2025

PiT Count Dashboard

2024

Indigenous Advisory House on Homelessness Innovative Examples on Projects and Programs Addressing Indigenous Homelessness

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