This 2019 statement issued by the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is a response to the Government of Canada’s 2017 National Housing Strategy Act. It highlights the urgent need for action to address the housing crisis faced by Indigenous peoples in urban areas across Canada. It calls on the Canadian government to partner with Indigenous organizations to develop and implement a comprehensive, long-term strategy for Indigenous housing grounded in cultural values, supports self-determination, and addresses the unique needs and experiences of urban Indigenous peoples.
Topics include: Indigenous housing, Indigenous self-determination, urban Indigenous population, federal government, rights of Indigenous people.