NICHI Announces Funding for Critical Indigenous Housing Projects in British Columbia
November 28, 2024
The National Indigenous Collaborative on Housing (NICHI) has announced the recipients of $100 million in funding to support critical Indigenous housing projects in British Columbia. The funding will be used to address urgent and unmet housing needs in urban, rural, and northern areas of the province.
Project Funding Recipients:
- Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society: $25 million for 120 units of supportive housing for Indigenous women, children, and families in Vancouver.
- Coast Men’s Health Society: $20 million for 100 units of supportive housing for Indigenous men in Victoria.
- Nisga’a Villages Development Corporation: $18 million for 60 units of affordable housing in the Nisga’a Nation.
- The Tsawwassen First Nation: $15 million for 50 units of affordable housing in the Tsawwassen First Nation.
- Carrier Sekani Family Services: $12 million for 30 units of supportive housing in rural and remote communities in the Carrier Sekani Traditional Territory.
- Heiltsuk Nation: $10 million for 20 units of affordable housing in the Heiltsuk Nation.
Addressing Urgent Housing Needs:
The funding will address the urgent housing needs of Indigenous communities in British Columbia. The projects will provide a range of housing options, including supportive housing, affordable housing, and transitional housing.
Supportive housing provides safe and stable homes for individuals and families who face multiple barriers to housing, such as mental health issues, addictions, and disabilities. Affordable housing is designed for households with low and moderate incomes, making it more accessible to Indigenous families. Transitional housing provides temporary shelter and support services for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.
Partnerships and Collaboration:
NICHI is working in partnership with Indigenous communities, governments, and non-profit organizations to develop and implement the housing projects. The funding will support a collaborative approach that ensures that the projects meet the specific needs of each community.
Quotes:
“This funding is a critical investment in the well-being of Indigenous communities in British Columbia,” said Tim Walters, CEO of NICHI. “By providing safe and affordable housing, we can help to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness that has disproportionately affected Indigenous peoples.”
“We are grateful for this funding, which will allow us to create a supportive and affordable home for Indigenous women and their families in Vancouver,” said Patricia Kelly, Executive Director of the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society.
“This investment will have a transformative impact on the lives of Indigenous men in Victoria,” said Gary Mar, Executive Director of the Coast Men’s Health Society. “Supportive housing will provide a safe and stable environment where they can rebuild their lives.”
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