About the Strategy
The NAN Housing Strategy is deeply rooted in First Nations knowledge and experiences, supporting self-determination in housing planning, governance, and design. It focuses on local values and needs, providing high-quality data to help communities, Tribal Councils, and NAN effectively address both current and future housing challenges.
3
years to develop a strategy that focuses on lived experience and individual understandings of home
400+
community members, including Elders, youth, leaders, housing managers, construction crews and health workers, contributed their insights and experiences
8
community visits and many other workshops to ensure that the Strategy reflects the diverse perspectives and needs of NAN members.
Goals
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Create tools and plans tailored to community-specific housing needs
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Design housing solutions that reflect the diverse needs of our communities
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Offer education and training in housing-related fields
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Identify alternative policy and funding opportunities to enhance housing systems
7 key themes to drive systems change
1. Advocating for Inclusive Housing Systems
2. Addressing Health Impacts of Housing
3. Appropriate and Sustainable Design and Materials
4. Integrated Infrastructure Planning
5. Improving Funding Structures
6. Governance and Policy Reform
7. Capacity Development and Training
