Designed with the goal of creating a skilled trades & technology workforce and to increase Aboriginal employment and improve First Nations housing in the province.
The Province of B.C. is committed to addressing Aboriginal housing needs through the provincial housing strategy, and to help build safe, affordable housing for Aboriginal people in need.
Develops a self management organization which would strive to meet the needs of our communities; delivers Urban and Rural housing in a culturally sensitive manner; etc.
BCNHC contracts with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to deliver social housing programs to Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people within the rural areas of British Columbia.
In accordance with the Indian Self Government Enabling Act a band that has elected for self-taxation can receive a grant in place of the benefits that are payable under the Home Owner Grant Act.
The housing department's objective is to look after many aspects of housing for the Xaxli'p community including new constructions, renovations, rent/arrears collection and maintenance.
The Housing Department is responsible for the overall planning, development and management of housing resources, and administers programs focusing on the day-to-day property management needs of housing projects.
Over the past 23 years Lu'ma has successfully developed a significant number of projects in Vancouver, owning and operating a housing portfolio of over 250 units.
The Sustainable Housing department provides on-reserve housing services for members in a sustainable manner, which includes providing infrastructure, adding to the housing stock, and managing rental accommodation.