A large amount of funding will provide housing for Indigenous Peoples in Ontario.

Over $30 million will create 281 housing units for those experiencing housing issues and homelessness.

Buildings to receive funding are the Seven Generations Education Institute and Kekekoziibii Development Corp. in Kenora, and the Reverend Tommy Beardy Memorial Family Treatment Center in Thunder Bay.

The funding is provided to Indigenous Services Canada through Budget 2022 and will be distributed by NICHI, applying their “For Indigenous, By Indigenous” approach. NICHI brings together organizations to provide lasting solutions that address housing inadequacies for Indigenous Peoples.

A housing crisis continues to rise within the Indigenous community. Over 171,000 Indigenous Peoples in areas off reserve are in core housing need, according to the 2021 Census.

In addition to Northern Ontario, they are funding $280 million nationally to this cause. That is a total of 73 current projects across Canada.