Stronger voices together in the Giisook Council
Published on July 10, 2025 by Anishinabek News NORTH BAY—The new Giisook Council: An Urban Indigenous Coalition launched at the First People’s Centre at Canadore College on June 26. Seven North Bay area agencies of...
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OAHS Issues Request for Proposal from Vendors to Supply Energy Star Appliances in Ontario
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is inviting proposals from qualified vendors that can supply Energy Star appliances as we complete four developments in three cities, including London, Sarnia and Thunder Bay....
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Celebrating a New 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. This year, we received a record-breaking 39 nominations for students across the Algoma region....
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Designed by Urban Indigenous Communities: Presenting the Urban Indigenous Pathways to Housing Model
Introducing OUR Housing Journey - a powerful visual story shaped by urban Indigenous communities’ direct input from across the province....
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OAHS Issues Request for Tender for Combi-Unit Replacement in Stoney Creek, Ontario
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is inviting proposals from qualified General Contractors to submit a firm price for the replacement of 48 combi-units at 229 Candlewood Drive in Stoney Creek, Ontario....
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Construction of Indigenous youth transitional housing underway in Thunder Bay
A transitional housing development being led by the Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services and managed by the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is set to be completed in the new year....
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OAHS CEO Justin Marchand Featured in “In All Fairness” Podcast
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is proud to share that CEO Justin Marchand was recently featured on an episode of the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ)’s In All Fairness podcast....
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OAHS Issues Request for Proposal to Professional Real Estate Services in Northwestern Ontario
Published on May 5, 2025 by Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is inviting proposals from qualified professional Real Estate Services in Northwestern Ontario (NWO), specifically for the areas of Kenora, Rainy River,...
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Behind the Indigenous housing crisis: Homeless man and CEO tell their stories
Michael Wesley knows how hard it is to find a place to live. For four years, he often lived in a tent in the bush, saying he felt safer there than being on the streets in Timmins and Kirkland Lake, Ont....
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OAHS is proud to launch Pathways to Housing — our brand-new community newsletter!
Big news from OAHS! We’re proud to launch Pathways to Housing — our brand-new community newsletter! ...
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Let’s Build Housing Solutions that Work for Urban Indigenous Communities
In times of uncertainty and instability, housing security must be a national priority. Experts across the sector agree: non-market community housing is essential to increasing affordability, boosting productivity, and strengthening the economy. Most importantly, access to affordable housing provides the foundation for safety and access to opportunity....
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The Don McBain Memorial Award Applications – Now Open for 2025
Today marks the opening of the Don McBain Memorial Award (DMMA) for its fifth year!...
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Addressing Ontario’s Housing Crisis with Indigenous-led Solutions
Ontario needs meaningful action. Ontario is in a housing crisis. Over 80,000 people are experiencing homelessness, rents continue to rise, and homeownership is out of reach for many....
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OAHS Secures $14.8M in Federal Funding to Support 593 Housing Units Across Ontario
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) is honoured to share that the federal government has announced $14.8 million in funding to our organization through the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Affordable Housing Innovation Fund....
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OAHS Presents Mini-Documentary Honouring 30-Year Journey
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) has marked its 30th anniversary September 2024, recognizing three decades of dedication to providing safe, affordable housing for Indigenous communities across Ontario....
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Join Us for the Biindigen Well-Being Centre Community Open House
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS), in partnership with Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg, De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre, and the City of Hamilton, is excited to invite community members to an upcoming Community Open House about the Biindigen Well-Being Centre....
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AMO Releases Groundbreaking Homelessness Study
Today, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) released a study that reveals the unprecedented and growing toll of homelessness on individuals, families, communities, and governments....
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OAHS Holiday Office Closure
OAHS offices will be working with limited availability throughout the holidays starting December 23rd, with our offices closed on December 24th, 25th and January 1st....
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‘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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