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Ottawa invests $13 million in Indigenous health centre set for east Hamilton

Federal funding announcements aren't always as emotional as one held Monday morning in Hamilton's east end. People teared up, hugged and expressed their appreciation for one another's work on a long-term Indigenous health and housing project. ...

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Ottawa invests $13 million in Indigenous health centre set for east Hamilton2024-03-12T11:55:06-04:00

Applications for the Fourth Annual Don McBain Memorial Award are Now Open!

Today marks the opening of the Don McBain Memorial Award (DMMA) for its fourth year! Since 2017, the idea of contributing to an Indigenous student’s education will continue and applications are now open for all Indigenous secondary students in Ontario....

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Applications for the Fourth Annual Don McBain Memorial Award are Now Open!2024-03-01T09:17:48-05:00

OAHS will take over ownership at 321 John Street in Cobourg to develop affordable housing

“At OAHS, we believe every person deserves the dignity of safe, affordable housing,” states OAHS Director of Housing Development Cathy Connor....

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OAHS will take over ownership at 321 John Street in Cobourg to develop affordable housing2024-02-26T10:50:29-05:00

City of Peterborough announces members of Mayor’s Task Force for Housing Creation

Group of builders and housing development professionals will assist city in meeting its provincially assigned target of 4,700 new housing units by 2031....

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City of Peterborough announces members of Mayor’s Task Force for Housing Creation2024-01-16T14:44:40-05:00

OAHS’s 2022-2023 Annual Report Has Arrived!

In our relentless pursuit of providing safe, affordable, and culture-based housing for urban Indigenous communities in Ontario, this year's annual report invites you to delve into the impactful work accomplished at OAHS during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Discover the stories of the people we serve and our team members, and explore exciting development projects....

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OAHS’s 2022-2023 Annual Report Has Arrived!2024-01-09T13:55:24-05:00

Indigenous organization ‘disappointed’ with feds’ announcement on affordable housing

The head of an Indigenous housing organization says he feels let down by the federal government’s fall economic update. In that update, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland offered $1 billion over seven years starting in 2025 towards affordable housing – not enough says Marc Maracle....

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Indigenous organization ‘disappointed’ with feds’ announcement on affordable housing2023-11-27T08:39:08-05:00

Addiction, mental health crisis front and centre at northern Ontario tourism summit

The Destination Northern Ontario tourism board passed a resolution at its recent AGM, pledging support to address the issues of homelessness, mental health and addiction....

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Addiction, mental health crisis front and centre at northern Ontario tourism summit2023-11-20T09:33:46-05:00

Homeless encampments won’t go away anytime soon, so here’s what cities should do

Across Canadian cities, homeless encampments are becoming a common sight. The available numbers paint a stark picture....

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Homeless encampments won’t go away anytime soon, so here’s what cities should do2023-11-09T10:28:33-05:00

Vital Signs: A Call to Action on Housing Affordability

Homelessness is a choice, an affordable housing panel discussion hosted by the Hamilton Community Foundation heard on Wednesday. But that choice isn’t being made by those living in tents in encampments or sleeping on the street, says Justin Marchand, CEO of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services. It’s being made by policymakers and governments....

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Vital Signs: A Call to Action on Housing Affordability2023-09-29T14:26:09-04:00

Unhoused A shortage of affordable housing, the opioid crisis and the lingering effects of the pandemic have contributed to a rise in visible homelessness. Ten Montrealers share their stories.

Published by Verity Stevens on Monday, September 25th, 2023 At ...

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Unhoused A shortage of affordable housing, the opioid crisis and the lingering effects of the pandemic have contributed to a rise in visible homelessness. Ten Montrealers share their stories.2023-09-25T14:52:08-04:00

Announcing the Recipients of the Third Annual Don McBain Memorial Award

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is delighted to introduce this year's outstanding recipients of the Don McBain Memorial Award, an honour bestowed upon Indigenous students pursuing their first year of post-secondary studies....

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Announcing the Recipients of the Third Annual Don McBain Memorial Award2023-09-11T09:08:23-04:00