Aboriginal Housing Management Assn

09/02/2026

The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society offers a comprehensive Employment, Life Skills and Training (ELST) open to anyone who self-identify/self-declare as First Nation, Metis or Inuit.

ELST program information can be found at https://vafcs.org/elst-program

If you or someone you know may be interested, you can send an email to: [email protected].

Potential participants will be asked to attend one of the Orientation and Registration sessions, at 10 a.m. (one hour) on Wednesday, either on September 2nd, 9th or October 7th.

To see upcoming events: https://vafcs.org/events

09/01/2026

🚨 Canada is rewriting its National Housing Strategy right now.

We're calling on the federal government to align the new National Housing Strategy with the commitments made under our country's own right-to-housing law, so we can:

- Save lives by reducing homelessness,
- Reduce government expense on shelters, hospitals, and prisons,
- Create a system that supports people through financial hardship,
- Prevent individuals and families from losing their homes
- Ensure that safe, affordable, and accessible housing is available

We may not get another opportunity like this for a decade. The federal government must embed human rights into our national housing policy. Let’s make sure it does.

👉 Send a letter today: https://housingrights.ca/make-the-new-national-housing-strategy-follow-the-law/

08/31/2026

The AHMA team sends our deepest condolences to the family and communities closest to Joan Philip. We respect and honour the legacy of BC Indigenous leader, MLA, and Parliamentary Secretary, Joan Philip. She approached her work with deep kindness and care. We mourn her passing with gratitude for the unwavering support she provided for those most in need of non-profit services, equity, and justice.

Learn more about her legacy:
https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/epic-fighter-tributes-for-first-nations-leader-b-c-mla-joan-phillip/

08/27/2026

Ottawa  — 21 août 2026 — L’Association des femmes autochtones du Canada (AFAC) demande aux dirigeants élus de tous les ordres de gouvernement de s’exprimer clairement et d’agir de manière décisive contre le racisme, le sexisme, la misogynie ainsi que les formes croisées de haine et ...

08/27/2026

Calling for a local Powwow Drum Group!

We are looking for a local drum group to join the Third Annual Two Spirit Powwow as a 2nd drum, alongside our Host Drum: Sookenai Singers.

12-5 PM, with soundcheck at 11 AM
Compensation: $1,200

Please contact [email protected] if your group is interested and available, and share with your networks

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08/27/2026

⚖️ The courts are taking the right to housing seriously. The federal government should too.

In the recent landmark Waterloo decision (that our team intervened in), the Ontario Superior Court drew extensively on Canada’s right-to-housing law, international human rights commitments, and the work of the Federal Housing Advocate in recognizing Charter protections for people experiencing homelessness.

The decision shows that the principles behind the right to housing are increasingly shaping how fundamental rights are understood and protected in Canada - particularly for people experiencing homelessness.

Now, as the federal government renews the National Housing Strategy, it has a chance to put those same human rights commitments into national policy.

👉 Tell the federal government to follow the law: https://housingrights.ca/make-the-new-national-housing-strategy-follow-the-law/

08/27/2026

Canada's economic future depends upon the availability of affordable housing for all.

This is where we come in. CHRA acts as the national voice of Canada's community housing sector and we need your voice to guide how we engage with the government to help us create the conditions for community housing providers to achieve their goals.

Join us now and raise your voice at Housing on the Hill 2026!

Pro-rated member pricing is now in effect for the rest of the year.
https://bit.ly/3QnRxqh

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Job Opportunity: MMIWG Support Worker 🕊️

Are you passionate about supporting families and creating a space for healing? The Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society is seeking a dedicated Missing & Murdered Women & Girls (MMIWG) Support Worker to join our team in Smithers, BC.

In this role, you will provide trauma-informed, culturally relevant support to families, focusing on safety, mental health, and physical well-being. You will be a vital part of our community hub, facilitating connection, advocacy, and healing.

Key Responsibilities:
* Providing trauma-informed care and emotional/practical support.
* Facilitating healing circles, weekly luncheons, and community gatherings.
* Leading cultural activities such as drum making, smudging, and sacred fires.
* Supporting awareness walks and community activities on awareness days.
* Providing dedicated daily service hours for families impacted by MMIWG.

The Details:
* Term: Full-time (35 hrs/wk), 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily.
* Salary: $24/hr.
* Location: 1188 Main Street, Smithers, BC.
* Benefits: Training provided (Food Safe, Trauma-Informed Cert, First Aid, etc.) and RRSP available.

Requirements:
High School Diploma, AFOT & Complex Trauma Certificate, experience working with Indigenous families, Crisis Intervention training, valid Driver’s Licence, and First Aid certification.

How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and three references to Hiring Committee:
📧 [email protected]
📮 PO Box 2920, Smithers BC V0J 2N0
⏰ Deadline: Thursday September 10th, 2026

Join us in creating a space where our community thrives. We look forward to hearing from you!