Development of Sustainable, Affordable, and Culturally Appropriate Housing Model-Stage 1

Safe, secure, and adequate housing plays a significant role in physical, mental, and psychological well-being and an individual’s ability to access social and economic opportunities. More so, sustainable, affordable, accessible, and culturally appropriate housing (SAACA) is needed to allow Indigenous Women, Girls, TwoSpirit, Transgender, and Gender-Diverse+ (WG2STGD+) Peoples to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

As mentioned, NWAC received funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) under the National Housing Strategy for this housing model stage 1 project. In conducting this research project, NWAC is building on previous housing research to understand further issues faced by Indigenous WG2STGD+ people.

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