FNMHF Blog

Celebrating the Achievements of First Nations Market Housing Fund Trustees

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The First Nations Market Housing Fund is proud to highlight the outstanding achievements of two of our esteemed Trustees, Kathleen Bluesky and Walter Schneider, who continue to make…

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The Numbers Behind Our Impact on First Nations Communities Housing

A look at funding impact from FNMHF work on First Nations housing across Canada….
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The Role of First Nations Housing Managers

A First Nations housing manager will interact with renters, homeowners, Chief and Council, committees, direct reports, inspectors, businesses, and contractors on any given day. This high-profile role offers the opportunity…

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The Importance of Cultural Relevance in Housing

Alongside sustainability, affordability, and accessibility, cultural relevance is a key consideration in designing appropriate First Nations housing. Recognizing the many cultural and environmental distinctions between communities, this article explores shared…

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Spotlight on First Nations Economic Development in Canada

The First Nations Housing Professionals Association (FNHPA) was listed as a close ally in a recent blog post about other organizations participating in improving on-reserve housing. This fall, the FNHPA…

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Wellness in Canadian First Nations Communities and Housing

Distinct languages, cultural practices, and laws have sustained thriving First Nations communities for thousands of years. Shelters expressed a community’s shared values and beliefs and how people lived in relationship…

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Highlighting Canadian Organizations and Resources Supporting First Nations Housing

Since 2008, the First Nations Market Housing Fund (FNMHF) has strived to increase homeownership on First Nations lands. The FNMHF has engaged with more than 120 First Nations partners, lists…

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Meet First Nations Artist Brent Hardisty

The First Nations community in Canada features an incredible array of Indigenous artists who create art across a wide range of mediums. These artists draw inspiration from the history of…

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10 Things You Need to Know About On-Reserve Housing in Canada

First Nations Housing and the myriad of complicated issues surrounding it are what the First Nations Market Housing Fund contends with every day. As a result, we thought it would…

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Understanding the First Nations Market Housing Fund’s Programs & Services

The First Nations Market Housing Fund’s foundational services are delivered in collaboration with First Nations leadership and administrators who share a vision for communities that have high-quality homes, take pride…

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