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What We Heard INDIGENOUS NATIONS, COMMUNITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS 7.3.1.1 Indigenous Housing Issues and Needs The top priorities that Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations identified with respect to Indigenous housing needs included: • Increasing the housing supply; • Diversifying the housing stock (e.g., unit sizes, types of housing); • Supporting long-term and sustainable housing solutions; • Incorporating Indigenous culture and needs into housing designs; • Building the capacity of Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations; • Improving the quality of housing; • Taking a holistic approach to housing by addressing other social determinants of health such as education, employment and healthcare; and, • Providing safe and accessible housing for vulnerable populations. Table 11 summarizes what we heard from respondents within each of the above priority categories. Table 11: Top Priorities within Indigenous Housing for Indigenous Nations, Communities, and Organizations Category Housing Issues or Needs Increasing the Housing Supply • Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations are commonly experiencing overcrowding in households and long waiting lists. • There is a major shortage of housing both on- and off-reserve. • Some off-reserve members are interested in moving home but are unable to given a lack of on-reserve housing. Diversifying the Housing Stock • Individualized approaches are needed to address the diverse and unique needs of Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations. • While there are needs along the housing continuum, housing for Indigenous families, Elders, youth, and vulnerable populations is especially needed.
• Long-term planning is needed to identify and address Indigenous housing needs across the province. • Communities need support in identifying the housing needs of their members. • Opportunities for home ownership, equity, and sustainable housing options are needed. • Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations mentioned requiring support in developing long-term housing strategies, policies and plans.
Supporting Long-Term Housing Solutions
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