Mural by Kevin Ledo (Calgary, AB) Indigenous architects say they are in high demand, and hope to recruit more studentsJune 19, 2020Winnipeg is home to a small group of Indigenous architects who are blazing a trail in the industry and hoping that more Indigenous students will join them.https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/indigenous-architects-winnipeg-design-studio-1.5618339 New rental housing for Lax Kw’alaams EldersJune 19,... Continue Reading →

Canada’s housing agency admits lack of diversity, vows review through racial lensJune 12, 2020The federal housing agency said it will re-assess all of its practices through a racialized lens to an effort to eliminate discrimination.https://globalnews.ca/news/7061946/cmhc-diversity-pledge/ More affordable housing announced for B.C.’s Southern InteriorJune 12, 2020The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing said the 50 homes... Continue Reading →

Tenants move into Brantford's new affordable housing developmentJune 4, 2020The city says that, in addition to providing emergency housing, tenants will also have access to “wrap-around” supports and assistance.https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/tenants-move-into-brantford-s-new-affordable-housing-development-1.4967828 Pandemic homeless shelter to close, creating 'panic' for advocatesJune 4, 2020Jim Graham is the director of AHANS, which has been operating the pop-ups. He said the... Continue Reading →

Moncton policy aims to boost affordable housing constructionMay 27, 2020City to offer grants to offset municipal development costshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-housing-policy-affordable-1.5585226 Red Deer organizations team up to provide food hampers for those in needMay 28, 2020The food and items, provided by the Red Deer Food Bank, will be stored in donated space at Westerner Park and The Mustard... Continue Reading →

SPOTLIGHT: Feds to announce additional pandemic funding for off-reserve Indigenous PeopleMay 21, 2020The additional funding expected today comes amid criticism that the Trudeau government has largely ignored the plight of thousands of Indigenous people who live off-reserve and in urban centres.https://cfjctoday.com/2020/05/21/feds-to-announce-additional-pandemic-funding-for-off-reserve-indigenous-people/ NEWS RELESE: AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says Additional Funding for Urban Indigenous Organizations for... Continue Reading →

COVID-19: Vernon emergency shelter first in province to add sleeping podsMay 12, 2020The curling club houses 70 beds, each sectioned off into a 10-by-10 area to maximize distancing, additional sanitization and portable hand-washing stations and additional PPE, including masks and scrubs, for staff.https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/covid-19-vernon-emergency-shelter-first-in-province-to-add-sleeping-pods/ P.E.I. Native Council says members face mental health, housing and other struggles... Continue Reading →