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Indigenous Housing Partnership

Supporting culturally-relevant housing solutions that reflect the unique needs of Indigenous communities

Our commitment to Indigenous communities

Homeownership is linked to multiple positive health, mental health, and economic outcomes for Indigenous households.5 Yet due to a legacy of colonialism and discrimination, many Indigenous Peoples face significant barriers to safe, affordable housing.

Developed with and for Indigenous communities, the Indigenous Housing Partnership (IHP) is built on respect for Indigenous Peoples and provides housing solutions driven by the needs and priorities of each community.

A partnership built on respect

As a non-Indigenous organization, we understand that collaboration is essential. That’s why we support a for-Indigenous, by-Indigenous approach and work closely with Indigenous governments, community leaders, and local partners to ensure our partnerships are shaped by the values and needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.

How the Indigenous Housing Partnership works

Our Indigenous Housing Partnerships build foundations for Indigenous communities to thrive through home construction, rehabilitation, and skills training.

Partnerships

If your community or organization would like to partner with Habitat Canada or become a corporate partner to help build more homes for Indigenous families, please contact partnerships@habitat.ca

Supporting Indigenous community-led housing solutions

In partnership with Six Nations of the Grand River, Habitat is working in collaboration to build two townhome communities.

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According to the Auditor General’s Report to Parliament on First Nations housing (2024), people in First Nations communities are four times more likely to live in crowded housing and six times more likely to live in housing in need of major repairs than non‑Indigenous people.

While Indigenous Peoples represent 5% of Canada’s population, about 10% of families we partner with have at least one member who identifies as Indigenous.