RECONCILIATION: MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER - SUPPORTING RECONCILIATION
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PHASE
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
KEY STEPS
Supporting Reconciliation
departments and agencies to put in place a clear policy and approach that enables Indigenous renters on- and off-reserve to transition into becoming homeowners, including funding to support housing maintenance.*
communities, and organizations with respect to home ownership. Determine what information or data are required on renting and home ownership in Indigenous communities. Prepare a short set of questions to collect information that addresses data gaps from Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations. This would not be a separate request but would be linked to continued engagement by BC Housing and the creation of an Indigenous partners table. Collate information from this engagement regarding the capacity needs of Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations to develop and manage housing. Determine how current BC Housing work supports capacity development and identify gaps. Work with Indigenous housing providers to validate capacity needs and engage with Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations on their interests in advancing home ownership. Collect information to summarize the range and scope of engagement with the federal government. Engage a third-party facilitator to provide guidance on intergovernmental approaches, gaps and alignment opportunities. Involve Indigenous housing providers on a collaborative basis in this work; at a minimum, seek input and feedback from Indigenous housing providers, as they are willing to provide.
Consider increased opportunities to transfer ownership of housing developments to Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations and support necessary capacity-building
within Indigenous communities and organizations.*
Increase collaboration with the federal government and local governments on tri- partite arrangements to support Indigenous development and management of housing.*
Note: * Any recommendations that are outside of BC Housing’s direct jurisdiction or authority and will require that BC Housing coordinate their efforts with provincial and federal governing bodies, or other ministries, agencies, and organizations.
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