Ottawa, December 2, 2024 – Yänonhchia’ Housing Finance (Yänonhchia’) and the First Nations Market Housing Fund (FNMHF) today announced a historic agreement aimed at improving access to housing finance and ownership support services for First Nations across Canada. The two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining the foundations of an ongoing collaboration to offer complementary tools and broader support to communities.
This partnership represents an opportunity for both organizations to work more closely together and share information, optimizing their impact. Under the agreement, Yänonhchia’ and the FNMHF will collaborate on various projects to accelerate the achievement of their goals while advancing their shared mission of contributing to the economic and social development of First Nations in Canada.
“Our partnership with the First Nations Market Housing Fund is a unique and powerful opportunity to combine our expertise and resources to provide comprehensive, sustainable solutions for our communities. Through this collaboration, we not only improve the quality and accessibility of housing services for our members but also promote long-term positive change that will resonate for generations. We look forward to seeing the tangible impact this partnership will have on the lives of the people we serve.”
– Lance Haymond, Executive Director, Yänonhchia’
“Our partnership with Yänonhchia’ Housing Finance marks a pivotal step in addressing the housing needs of First Nations communities. There are multiple pathways to Homeownership and Yänonhchia’ is providing a pathway that is new and innovative. By combining our strengths and resources, we can deliver solutions that empower First Nations families to achieve homeownership and long-term prosperity.”
– Travis Seymour, CEO, FNMHF
About Yänonhchia’ Housing Finance
Yänonhchia’ Housing Finance (Yänonhchia’) is a non-profit corporation focused on implementing an Indigenous-led institutional response to the housing crisis in Indigenous communities across Canada. Its goal is to strengthen the existing network of Indigenous financial institutions to promote and foster the economic and social development of First Nations in Canada.
NationsAbout the First Nations Market Housing Fund
The First Nations Market Housing Fund (“the 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:
Roxanne Gravelle Yänonhchia’ Housing Finance rgravelle@yahf.ca
Nancy Coloccia
First Nations Market Housing Fund
ncoloccia@fnmhf.ca
