Wigwamen Incorporated

06/05/2026

Blue Jean Jacket Day is observed on June 6 to honour and raise awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous men and boys in Canada. By wearing a blue jean jacket, individuals and communities show solidarity, call attention to the disproportionate violence faced by Indigenous men and boys, and support ongoing efforts for justice, visibility, and systemic change. Indigenous men are four times more likely to die by homicide than an Indigenous woman and seven times more likely to die by homicide than non-Indigenous people in Canada, according to 2020 data from Statistics Canada.

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06/02/2026

June- National Indigenous History Month celebrates the contributions, cultures, and histories of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Wigwamen originally began in 1970 as a committee who met at Toronto’s Native Friendship Centre. Members were anxious to do something about the need for better housing for Native people in the City of Toronto. The high cost of living in the city, the unfamiliar cultural and physical environment, isolation, discrimination, and lack of education and experience, all contributed to hindering the adjustment of Aboriginal individuals and families migrating to the city. This included access to adequate and affordable housing.

The committee developed a housing program to provide rental assisted housing to Aboriginal residents in the City of Toronto and in 1972, Wigwamen Incorporated was founded. Since then, the organization has been gradually and progressively expanding its “Toronto Family and Seniors Housing” portfolio:
• Between 1973 and 1979, Wigwamen acquired 144 family units on 95 properties with funding from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Ontario Ministry of Housing.
• Recognizing a need for housing for Aboriginal seniors, Wigwamen Terrace was conceived, designed and developed. Construction of the 103-apartment complex for Elders was completed in 1979.
• During the 1990s, Wigwamen expanded its family housing portfolio with another 71 scattered family housing units.
• In 2005, Wigwamen opened its doors to residents at 20 Sewells Road. With 92 units including 9 bachelor units, 33 one-bedroom units, 20 three-bedroom units and 2 four-bedroom units, Sewells Road is unique to Wigwamen’s portfolio. Fifty percent of the units at Sewells Road are occupied by families and inidividuals of Aboriginal ancestry while the remaining fifty percent are occupied by non-Aboriginal households.

05/29/2026

Donate, Support, and Win!

Supporters who donate through our charity page Donate to Wigwamen - https://raceroster.com/events/2026/111134/2026-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/fundraising-organization/82851 or our runnners personal fundraising pages will be automatically entered into a prize draw.

Any donations made between June 1 and July 31 will be entered into a draw for a chance to win the gift cards.

Prizes include:
😍Red Canoe gift cards
😍Native Northwest gifts
😍Exclusive Wigwamen merchandise

Terms & Conditions: "Run for Wigwamen" Gift for Donation Campaign
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Run for Wigwamen - a fundraising run in support of affordable housing for the Indigenous community in Toronto!

2026 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Toronto, ON, Canada - The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada’s premier… - October 17, 2026

05/27/2026

Dear Supporters,

Thank you for being monthly donors and helping us build stronger communities through affordable housing for Indigenous peoples.

Did you know many employers offer workplace matching gift programs? Your donation could be matched dollar-for-dollar by your company — doubling your impact at no extra cost to you.

We encourage you to check with your employer’s HR or community giving program to see if matching gifts are available.

Your continued support makes a meaningful difference. ❤️

With gratitude,
Team Wigwamen

05/22/2026

💥NEW: Bibs 4 Change 500/500 💥

500 full marathon bibs have been reserved available for the , and each one supports a participating charity.

💰$500 total (donation, fees & tax included).

Run the full marathon (42.2K). Run for Wigwamen!

🎟️ 500 entries only. Live now. Don’t wait!

05/21/2026

Our Tenants Stay Connected to the Roots

Through our tenant programming, residents come together to stay connected to their roots, culture, and community. These programs create space for learning, sharing, and strengthening relationships that support long-term well-being and housing stability.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Housing should not consume an entire paycheck. Stable and affordable housing creates the foundation for health, education, employment, child wellbeing, and long-term community stability.
At Wigwamen, we continue working to provide safe, affordable, and supportive housing for Indigenous individuals and families.

05/19/2026

Housing should not consume an entire paycheck. Stable and affordable housing creates the foundation for health, education, employment, child wellbeing, and long-term community stability.

At Wigwamen, we continue working to provide safe, affordable, and supportive housing for Indigenous individuals and families.

05/10/2026

Before Mother’s Day became a $38 billion celebration of brunch, bouquets and greeting cards, it was about peace. In the aftermath of the Civil War, two women—Ann Reeves Jarvis of West Virginia and Julia Ward Howe of Boston—imagined a day when mothers would gather not to be honored but to heal divided communities.

More than 150 years later, mothers across the world continue to grieve children lost to conflict, displacement, violence, and poverty.
This Mother’s Day, we honour the strength, care, and resilience of mothers in every community.

At Wigwamen, we know that safe and affordable housing helps families heal, grow, and build stronger futures together.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Wigwamen. 🌷