A Grassroots Service Organization Working for First Nations in BC
The First Nations Housing and Infrastructure Council was formally established in the fall of 2017 in response to a political mandate from the members of the BC First Nations Leadership Council, with resolutions from the BC Assembly of First Nations, the First Nations Summit, and the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. We are a grassroots service organization working to improve First Nations housing and infrastructure in BC. Our vision is to ensure that every First Nations person has secure and culturally appropriate housing that supports our well-being, fosters community resilience, and supports the health of families for future generations.
It’s about more than just housing and infrastructure
We believe that access to affordable, comfortable and secure housing is a fundamental human right. The quality of our housing impacts almost every aspect of our lives, from our health and well-being to our happiness and the way we raise our children. It is about more than just the physical structures that shelter us, it is about living well on our traditional territories, and our right to self government. It is about the land, the water, and the way we walk through the world.
FNHIC is a First Nations–led and governed organization grounded in community leadership. Our work focuses on delivering essential housing and infrastructure services to First Nations communities. FNHIC is building its role as a service delivery organization as we continue to work toward a transfer agreement with Indigenous Services Canada to strengthen our ability to better serve First Nations. FNHIC is exploring the transfer of housing and infrastructure service delivery while actively supporting communities through regional service delivery, asset management pilot projects, and the BC First Nations Housing Managers Association.
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