The City of Edmonton and the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta have signed a Letter of Intent, formalizing the commitment to support affordable housing in Edmonton led by members of the Indigenous community.
The agreement calls for sustained investment from all three levels of government to meet the housing needs of Indigenous People in the city.
Edmonton has the second-largest urban Indigenous population in Canada, with nearly 88,000 people calling the city home. More than half of those experiencing homelessness in the city identify as Indigenous.
This is a strengthening of the 2023 program which launched an Indigenous-led housing stream within the Affordable Housing Investment Plan, offering grants of up to 40 per cent of capital cost for projects.
“Today marks an important step forward in shaping the future of our Peoples in urban spaces” said Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi. “By signing this Letter of Intent with the City of Edmonton, we are advancing First Nations led housing that reflects the culture, values, rights, and aspirations of Treaty 8 First Nations.”
The letter was signed by Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi of the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and Mayor Amarjeet Sohi.
