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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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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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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Premiers focus on affordability, housing, strategic infrastructure, and health
HALIFAX, NS, Nov. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Canada's Premiers are united in their commitment to take action on the affordability challenges facing Canadians, along with the need to improve health services, tackle housing issues, and strengthen strategic infrastructure. Premiers* gathered...
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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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Biindigen Well-Being Centre – Major Achievement
Issued by De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre It is with great excitement we announce that De dwa da dehs nye>s, in partnership with Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg and Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services, will...
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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.
Published by Verity Stevens on Monday, September 25th, 2023 At the camp where Conrad has spent the last three years of his life, everything has its place. A fuzzy red bath mat, a towel and...
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‘Sense of urgency’ needed on Hamilton’s housing front, new Vital Signs report shows
Published by Teviah Moro, The Hamilton Spectator on Monday, September 25th, 2023 Kevin O’Toole never imagined he’d end up a snowbird. A restaurant worker since 1964, he knew that wasn’t in the cards for when...
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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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NICHI Announces Multiple Career Opportunities
Interested in being part of a movement? NICHI's hiring! NICHI provides housing and housing supports for Indigenous peoples; collaborates through the national organizational structure and provides housing for urban, rural, and northern Indigenous peoples. Through...
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As governments pledge millions for Thunder Bay housing, advocates push for units that meet complex needs
Thunder Bay, Ont.'s plans for more affordable housing for Indigenous people took a big step forward this week as two levels of government have promised funding for a pair of developments that have been in the works for years....
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Ontario Providing Supportive Housing for Young People in Thunder Bay
The Ontario government is providing $8.7 million through the Indigenous Supportive Housing Program (ISHP) to help create 58 transitional housing units for youth in Thunder Bay.
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Municipal leaders call on province to help end homelessness by 2030
Published by the London Free Press on Aug 23, 2023 Ontario municipal leaders called on the province to introduce new measures to tackle homelessness as they wrapped up their largest annual conference on record Wednesday....
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VIDEO – CTV National News: Focus on affordability crisis
Watch a segment of CTV National News on the ongoing affordability crisis in Canada. In the video, a study finds that only 3 Canadian cities where someone living on minimum wage can afford a one-bedroom apartment. ...
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Hospital invests in new treatment to save lives: housing (Video)
In what’s believed to be a first in Canada, Toronto’s University Health Network is building 51 supportive housing units for people experiencing homelessness. CBC’s Ioanna Roumeliotis talks to a doctor behind the project about why housing is an essential part of health care....
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NICHI Announces Multiple Career Opportunities
The National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. (NICHI) has released 3 full-time contract employment opportunities: Director of Finance, Director of Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, and Executive Assistant. ...
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Celebrating Indigenous Grade 8 Graduates with Renamed Carolyn Harrington Award
Published by Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services on June 30th, 2023 Sault Ste. Marie – As the school year ends and summer begins, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) and Neech-ke-Wehn Homes are happy to celebrate Algoma’s...
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$21.9M development will build 60 local affordable housing units
Published by Bay Today on June 29, 2023 An agreement has been signed to transfer a vacant North Bay property on Brookes Street from the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board's Nipissing District Housing Corporation to Ontario...
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Métis Nation plans affordable housing in Sault
Published by Sault This Week on Jun 26, 2023 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is accepting applications from its members for units in its new affordable housing project in Sault Ste. Marie’s west end....
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OAHS to Host OPHI Sessions in Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services is excited to announce an in-person information session to answer any questions about our homeownership and home repair programs in Sault Ste. Marie at Sault Ste. Marie Indigenous Friendship Centre!...
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First Unitarian Ottawa and Partners Unveil Plans for ‘Odayanhaway’: A Little Village of Sustainable and Affordable Housing
The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa (FirstU) and its partners Cahdco, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS), and Theia Partners are thrilled to announce their upcoming housing development project located on Cleary Avenue, unofficially titled “Odayanhaway”, a word in Ojibwe meaning “Little Village”....
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Funding for urgent, unmet Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas to be distributed through the National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated
There is an urgent, unmet need for adequate and affordable housing for Indigenous People in urban, rural and northern areas and immediate action must be taken to address these housing gaps. This is why today, Jeff Loucks, Chief Executive Officer, as well as Gary Wilson, Vice Chair, and Robert Byers, Secretary of the National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI), and the Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu announced immediate funding in the amount of $287.1 million to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects....
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Ontario Increasing Homelessness Prevention Support for Indigenous People
Published by Municipal Affairs and Housing on May 16th, 2023 Toronto — The Ontario government is investing an additional $2.9 million for the Miziwe Biik Development Corporation – for a total of $10.4 million annually –...
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OAHS to Visit Fort Erie for a Community Engagement Meeting!
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services is excited to announce an in-person community meeting to discuss plans and intent for upcoming developments. OAHS wants to hear from you! Your input is essential for success! DATE: Wednesday, June...
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