Akwesasne, ON, March 4, 2025 — The First Nations Market Housing Fund (the Fund) is proud to announce that it has been named one of the 2025 National Capital Region’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada. This annual award recognizes organizations in the Ottawa-Gatineau region that lead in workplace excellence, fostering an outstanding environment for their employees.
With over 20 full-time employees, the Fund has been recognized for its progressive approach to human resources and its organization-wide commitment to cultivating a positive workplace culture. Guided by the Seven Teachings — Love, Humility, Courage, Respect, Wisdom, Truth, and Honesty — the Fund integrates these values into every aspect of its operations, creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to contribute to meaningful change.
“We are honored to be recognized as a Top Employer in the National Capital Region,” said Travis Seymour, CEO at the First Nations Market Housing Fund. “Our team is dedicated to making a difference in Indigenous housing, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel empowered to excel while upholding the values that shape our work.”
The Fund’s dynamic workplace culture empowers employees to thrive in their roles while promoting job satisfaction and loyalty. Along with a competitive benefits package and family friendly HR policies, staff can work remotely, with the option to access the Akwesasne head office or Ottawa satellite office when needed. Social events and team-building opportunities offer engaging ways for team members to connect, build relationships, learn about First Nation culture, and strengthen their shared commitment to the Fund’s mission.
The Fund’s Reasons for Selection will be available on March 4 on the official Top Employers website: https://content.eluta.ca/top-employer-f82g.
To celebrate this achievement, the Fund invites its employees, partners, and stakeholders to join the conversation on social media using the official hashtags #CapitalRegionTopEmployers and #TopEmployers2025. Follow the announcement and join the discussion on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3a11Fkf.
For more information about the First Nations Market Housing Fund and its work, visit www.fnmhf.ca.
About First Nations Market Housing Fund
The First Nations Market Housing Fund is dedicated to empowering First Nations communities across Canada by providing the tools needed to secure homeownership on reserve lands. We believe that homeownership can significantly improve housing challenges in on-reserve communities.
For more information, please contact:
Nancy Coloccia, Communications and Marketing Specialist
First Nations Market Housing Fund
ncoloccia@fnmhf.ca