TECHNICAL RESEARCH
INDUSTRY RESEARCH
Indigenous Housing Series: Building Knowledge Case Studies
Description The purpose of this case study series is to highlight housing providers and programs that serve Indigenous women, youth, and families who are in need of housing support and facing child welfare intervention. The case studies provide information on program components and support, and considerations for design and maintenance of space. They also examine key practices, program highlights, challenges and successes. The information included in the series may assist other housing providers to create or expand wrap around support services to help families stay together. The case studies focus on the following housing providers and programs: Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society, Ksan House, Aboriginal Mother Centre Society, Lu’ma Native Housing Society, Tamitik Status of Women, Vancouver Native Housing Society, and the Urban Native Youth Association. Impact The Indigenous Housing Series informs practices of other housing providers looking to create or expand wrap around support services to help families stay together.
Status: Reports available online at www.bchousing.org Audience: First Nations housing professionals, non-profit housing providers, developers, and other stakeholders
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