NHS Solutions Lab – Nishnawbe Aski Nation: First nations housing metrics | CMHC

The CMHC created this NHS project profile presenting the goals of the Solutions Lab led by the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), which aims to create culturally appropriate housing measures and action plans rooted in northern Indigenous knowledge for NAN communities in Northern Ontario. The Lab reframes First Nations as co-creators of their housing future by conducting community visits and workshops with youth, Elders, Chiefs, and members across 6 communities.
Project team and/or partners: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (Solutions Lab Lead); Matawa First Nations Management, Windigo First Nations Council, Mushkegowuk Council, Together Design Lab/Ryerson University, NAN Housing & Infrastructure, NAN Elder’s Advisory Council, NAN Women and Youth, NAN Chiefs Committee on Housing and Infrastructure, NAN Health Transformation, NAN Social Development.
Topics include National Housing Strategy, First Nations housing, Indigenous housing metrics, on-reserve housing, northern communities, and community-based planning.