Indigenous people in Cranbrook and Fort Nelson will soon have access to 45 affordable homes as two redevelopments move forward.
The projects, led by the ʔAqantⱠanam Housing Society in Cranbrook and the Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society in Fort Nelson, are expected to break ground in spring 2026. Demolitions will start in January 2026.
The redevelopments will replace aging housing with modern homes designed by Indigenous organizations to reflect cultural values and community priorities, a release reads.
The redevelopments are part of a series of projects made possible through a one-time investment of more than $29 million provided to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) in 2023. The projects were prioritized by AHMA in consultation with its members and communities.
Other projects funded through this initiative include:
- renovations and upgrades by the M’akola Housing Society and Vernon Native Housing Society;
- the acquisition of a three-unit home by the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre in Smithers; and
- a new housing project by Wilma’s Transition Society in Chilliwack.
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