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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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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