Canada and Ontario Provide New Affordable Housing for Indigenous Individuals and Families in Niagara Region
The governments of Canada and Ontario are committing $475,000 to build community housing in Thorold and St. Catharines for Indigenous people. The funding will be delivered through the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI)....
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Sault Ste. Marie City Council to sign Truth and Reconcilation agreement
Sault Ste. Marie City Council will hold a special meeting Monday to deal with two matters. One is a resolution allowing the option of electronic participation in meetings of City Council and its boards and committees, even after the provincial COVID-19 emergency is lifted.The other is the signing of the following agreement with the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres...
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BMO supports pre- and post-natal care centre for Indigenous women
Published on: June 18, 2020 “Housing is one of the most significant social determinants of health – and it’s so important for expectant mothers,” says Justin Marchand, Executive Director at Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS). ...
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OAHS Issues a Request for Proposal Regarding Services to Update Strategic Plan
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services has issued a Request for Proposal that calls for consulting, facilitation, and writing services to assist with the development and update of a Five-Year Corporate Strategic Plan....
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Local Family Moves into New Habitat Home
Despite the challenging situation COVID-19 has created, Danielle became Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area’s (HFHSSMA) newest homeowner when she moved into her new Habitat home with her three children, Nashoba, Niyana, and Nova-Anne this past Saturday....
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Your Questions Answered Regarding COVID-19
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services has created a webpage for all tenants regarding COVID-19 and changes to our operations during this time. For answers to your most popular questions, please visit our COVID-19 FAQ page under Resources for Tenants and Homeowners or click here....
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OAHS Family Taking Care of the Community
At Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services, we go the extra mile to serve our community. During these unprecedented times, we thought it would be great to share what some of our caring team members are doing for the people!...
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Junot transitional housing set to go, after appeal dismissed
A planned transitional housing project on Junot Avenue is set to go ahead, after an appeal against a city zoning decision to allow the facility was dismissed. The project, which will be located between the EMS station and Boys & Girls Club building on Junot, would accommodate up to 58 people....
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All OAHS Offices Closed Until Further Notice
From today until further notice, all offices of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services will be closed to the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our business operations will still be running as usual. Please contact us at 1-866-391-1061 or at info@oahssc.ca for everyday matters. ...
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Council approves zoning amendment for housing units, with consideration to issues raised by public
Council for the Town of Gore Bay has given its approval to amend a zoning by-law toward the development of a proposed 30-unit apartment-type structure in the town with conditions, in consideration of the many concerns raised by residents of Hall Street, at a meeting held this past Monday. ...
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Postcards: “Death Sentence” – Indigenous Groups Spotlight Canada’s Homelessness Crisis
Nakuset was tired of waiting. So, when the Indigenous activist noticed a spike in deaths among Montreal's homeless population, many of them from the Inuit communities in northern Quebec, she rang the alarm and alerted city authorities. Then she collected the money and resources she needed to build Resilience Montreal, a downtown day centre that offers food, shelter as well as mental health and medical support to the homeless....
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An Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy
The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association's Indigenous Caucus has presented a proposal to the federal government to create a strategy that addresses the Indigenous housing crisis in urban, rural and northern communities....
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City declares housing emergency
Canada's capital has become the first city in the country to declare a housing and homelessness emergency, but it's not at all clear what, if anything, that will change. Ottawa city council made the unanimous decision Wednesday following a lengthy debate over whether the city is truly facing an "emergency," or merely a "crisis."...
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CHRA Releases 2020 Pre-Budget Submission
In advance of the 2020 federal Budget, the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) today issued its submission to the federal government outlining its key budgetary recommendations...
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Indigenous-led projects seek housing solutions
A new initiative is helping to further Indigenous-led ideas to address Indigenous social and housing needs.
Under the Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative, 24 proponents have been selected (from 342 submissions) to participate in an Accelerator period, which will provide innovators with mentoring support from Indigenous architects and other professionals to refine their ideas into projects that can be implemented....
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Happy Holidays from Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services!
From December 21st – January 5th, our core offices will be closed. Over the holidays, all emergency calls are being directed to our After Hours service, but staff will be monitoring daily to ensure emergency items are addressed....
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Jesse Thistle on Indigenous Homelessness – CBC The National
CBC News - The National covered a story with Jesse Thistle, author of Title, on the issue of Indigenous homelessness and reflected on his own past regarding his journey through homelessness in Downtown Toronto. ...
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Ontario Reaches New Agreement to Provide More Indigenous Housing Off-Reserve
Ontario is investing in a new program to expand off-reserve housing to urban centres. This will give Indigenous people living in both large and small communities across the province better access to affordable housing and supports....
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Statement on National Urban Indigenous Housing Strategy
This statement is the result of a strategic meeting between leaders from Indigenous communities across Canada, urban Indigenous housing and homelessness service providers, and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Leilani Farha....
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Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) Homeownership Program – Apply Now!
Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) Homeownership Program component aims to assist low to moderate income off-reserve Indigenous renter households to purchase affordable homes by providing down payment and closing cost assistance in the form of a forgivable loan....
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