This article is authored by Shelagh McCartney from Together Design Lab-Ryerson University and Michael McKay from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN). It outlines a housing strategy developed by Nishnawbe Aski Nation that prioritizes community values and self-determined local indicators over standardized metrics. The strategy emphasizes the holistic integration of housing with mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being, aiming to create a culturally appropriate framework for the member First Nations.
Project with support from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Topics include: community-based housing metrics, Indigenous housing strategies, and holistic well-being in housing.