‘Build, build, build’: Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal releases task force on housing creation report
“Build, build, build.” That was the often-repeated message from Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal as he announced the release of the 15-recommendation report of the Mayor’s Task Force for Housing Creation at a media event on Tuesday (November 5) in Peterborough’s East City....
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OAHS Issues Request for Proposal for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is inviting proposals from qualified Ontario-based consultants and consulting firms to assist in the development of a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)....
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A new model for sustainable and affordable housing at 30 Cleary Avenue in Ottawa gets the green light
Theia Partners, First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa and Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services partner to deliver community solutions to housing shortage OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Odayanhaway (Little Village), a new sustainable transit-oriented infill...
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Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services Unveils 2023-2024 Annual Report: A Year of Growth, Advocacy, and Empowerment
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is proud to announce the release of our 2023-2024 Annual Report, marking another significant year in our ongoing mission to provide safe, affordable, and culture-based housing for Indigenous communities across Ontario....
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OAHS Launches 10-Year Strategic Plan
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is pleased to announce the release of our Strategic Plan 2024-2034. ...
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From Grassroots to Leading Provider: The 30-Year Journey of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is honoured to celebrate its 30th Anniversary on September 1, 1994. As an organization, we are humbled by the progress and growth we have achieved....
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Affordable rent out of reach for Canadian minimum wage earners nearly everywhere, report finds
Published on October 1, 2024 by Yahoo A recent report highlights the growing affordability crisis in Canada, revealing that minimum wage earners are struggling to find affordable rental housing. The study indicates that in nearly...
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OAHS offices will be closed from Monday, September 16th to Friday, September 20th for our Staff Gathering
OAHS offices will be closed from Monday, September 16th to Friday, September 20th for our Staff Gathering. ...
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Announcing the Recipients of the Fourth Annual Don McBain Memorial Award
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is excited to announce the recipients of this year's Don McBain Memorial Award, an honorable recognition given to Indigenous students entering their first year of post-secondary education....
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Future centre paves the way for community hubs using Indigenous design principles
While it’s still early days, an Indigenous-led hub is coming to Hamilton’s east end and will offer health care, housing support and culturally specific community resources for generations to come....
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Ontario’s ‘unofficial estimate’ of homeless population is 234,000: documents
The government of Ontario estimates nearly a quarter of a million people — roughly three of every 200 residents — are homeless, according to information contained in a housing ministry document....
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OAHS is looking for input from urban Indigenous community members and our partners!
OAHS is looking for input from urban Indigenous community members and our partners! OAHS is travelling to communities across the province over the summer and fall to gather community feedback on housing priorities. The input we receive will support our renewal of our 2013 OUR Framework policy....
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OAHS Issues a Request for Proposal for Design-Build Services for Design and Development in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is requesting proposals for the design and build of an upcoming development of 243 River Road in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario....
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National non-profit approves over 70 Indigenous-led housing projects with federal funds
More than 70 Indigenous-led housing projects across Canada have been approved by a national organization that is encouraging a for-Indigenous, by-Indigenous approach to the country's housing crisis....
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OAHS is issuing a RFP to select a business partner that will work with us in establishing an integrated camera solution across all our multi-unit buildings
OAHS is issuing a RFP to select a business partner that will work with us in establishing an integrated camera solution across all our multi-unit buildings. ...
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Celebrating a Record Number of Indigenous Grade 8 Graduates with the Carolyn Harrington Award
As the school year ends and summer begins, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) and Neech-ke-Wehn Homes are happy to celebrate Algoma’s Grade 8 graduates with the “Carolyn Harrington Award” which acknowledges the excellence of Indigenous students who are graduating elementary school and beginning their journey to high school....
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Why Housing First failed in Canada
No matter who you vote for, Canadians will keep falling into homelessness....
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Average asking rental prices shoot upwards $2,200
Housing researcher Carolyn Whitzman weighs in on the housing crisis as the national average for rental asking prices reaches a record high....
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Indigenous Supportive Housing Program (ISHP) Capital Funding 2024-2025 Now Open!
Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Indigenous Supportive Housing Program (ISHP) Capital Funding 2024-2025 is now OPEN!...
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Trudeau and Ford governments reach $357M deal in federal funds for affordable housing
Ottawa and Queen’s Park have reached a deal ensuring $357 million in federal funds will flow to the province to build affordable housing....
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‘Language is identity’: Indigenous Ontario legislator to make history at Queen’s Park
Decades after being punished in a residential school for speaking his own language, Sol Mamakwa will hold the powerful to account at Ontario’s legislature in the very same language past governments tried to bury....
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OAHS Takes Home Two Outstanding Business Achievement Awards from Sault Ste. Marie’s Chamber of Commerce
Last night, several Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) staff attended the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, an annual award show recognizing the valuable contributions businesses and individuals who have made or are still making contributions which enhance Sault Ste. Marie's business community....
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OAHS Invites You to our Indigenous Housing Community Engagement Events!
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is excited to launch a series of community engagements over the coming months. We want to hear directly from urban Indigenous community members about housing priorities and how we can develop housing that meets communities’ needs....
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Ontario Building More Supportive Housing in Thunder Bay
Our CEO Justin Marchand and Senior Director Sally Ledger attended a housing announcement this morning in Thunder Bay featuring MPP Kevin Holland of Thunder Bay-Atikokan and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra....
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