First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Council BC

Canada’s wildfire crisis is hitting Indigenous communities hard.🔥 Hotter, longer seasons mean more smoke, more evacuations, more loss. Indigenous Fire Stewardship restores balance & protects people. Learn more: ilinationhood.ca/fire-stewardsh… Support: landneedsguardians.ca/addyourname

On March 2-3, 2026, the AFN will be hosting the 2026 Economic and Infrastructure Summit in Montreal, Quebec. We invite First Nations Chiefs and Councils, business and financial leaders, and thought leaders to join us for focused discussions on First Nations-led economic development and closing the infrastructure gap. To register for this hybrid event, please visit: ow.ly/kAqU50Yeo1I. #CTIG

FNHIC extends our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and community members impacted by the tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge. We grieve alongside you and honour the lives that were taken far too soon. Our hearts are with the People of Tumbler Ridge.

We’re excited to share our upcoming Housing Asset Management Workshop, designed to support First Nations communities with practical, hands-on tools you can take straight back to your communities. Kamloops | Mar 12–13 Learn more: fnhic.ca/events

The AFN is inviting First Nations leaders, technicians and experts to attend the AFN 2nd National Natural Resources Forum to exchange knowledge and engage in dialogue on natural resources. Register now for networking and important industry updates: ow.ly/M0OE50XMFF4.

We’re Hiring! FNHIC is looking for a Finance Manager (Remote – BC) to lead budgeting, financial planning & reporting, helping build thriving First Nations communities. Salary: $95–$120K Flexible 35-hr week Remote work + benefits Apply by Feb 6, 2026: careers@fnhic.ca

🏠 2026 Regional Housing Forums – Registration Open! We’re excited to kick off our Regional Housing Forums today! There are more forums coming up across the region, so if you can’t make Nanaimo, there’s still time to register for an upcoming session! fnhic.ca/events

Reaching Home funding is here to help your Nation support members facing homelessness — both on and off reserve. With rolling intake and funding caps up to $250,000, these projects can move quickly and make a real difference. If you’ve got the vision, we’ve got the funding.

In 2017, səlilwətaɬ produced the Burrard Inlet Action Plan, a guidance document to improve the health of the Inlet. In this Action Plan, səlilwətaɬ expressed a vision for what a healthy səlilwət (Burrard Inlet) looks like. Learn more ➡️twnation.ca/tlrstewardship/

Calling all First Nations Chiefs, council members, technicians and human resource development managers! The AFN invites you to an in-person regional engagement session to provide constructive feedback on the Pay Equity Act, in line with AFN Resolution 74/2023, Wage Parity for First Nations. Don’t miss this chance to network and exchange knowledge. Register now: ow.ly/nGgk50XMEOo.

Happy New Year from all of us at FNHIC! 🎉 We’re excited for the year ahead and thankful for the continued support and collaboration. Wishing you success, growth, and new opportunities in 2026!

Happy Holidays from the First Nations Housing and Infrastructure Council 🎄✨ Wishing everyone a safe, restful holiday season and a New Year filled with health, connection, and opportunity.

The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the moment when the sun begins its return and days slowly start to grow longer again. Wishing everyone a happy Winter Solstice—a time to reflect, give thanks, and welcome the return of the light.

Reaching Home funding is here to help your Nation support members facing homelessness — both on and off reserve. With rolling intake and funding caps up to $250,000, these projects can move quickly and make a difference. If you’ve got the vision, we’ve got the funding.

Rolling Intake Now Open! FNHIC is accepting applications for Indigenous housing & homelessness projects in BC. $10.7M (cap: $1M) – URN Indigenous Housing $3M (cap: $250K) – Reaching Home Applications reviewed as received—apply now! fnhic.ca/urn

Rolling Intake Now Open FNHIC is accepting applications for off-reserve affordable housing and homelessness projects across BC. Applications are reviewed as they come in—so the earlier you apply, the better your chances. Details at: fnhic.ca/urn

FNHIC is offering Project Development Funding to support the early stages of your project! 📋 Rolling intake – first come, first served. 💡 Don’t wait to get started. 📍 Details at: fnhic.ca/urn

📢 Join us Tuesday, Aug 19 at 10AM for a Funding Info Webinar on URN & Reaching Home! We’ll cover: ✅ Eligibility ✅ Funding priorities ✅ How to apply ✅ Live Q&A with staff Applications are open now—get your questions answered! 🔗 fnhic.ca/fundingwebinars

Renters with disabilities and lower incomes were found to be over 300% more likely to experience landlord aggression during their tenancy than other groups. Experts recommend more than awareness: funding tribunals and legal aid, educating landlords and renters on their rights, and enforcing rental standards that keep homes livable. Learn more about the findings from our 2025 rental discrimination audit and the policy solutions to address them: buff.ly/bcInWze #FairRentals #HousingForAll #AffordableHousing

The shishalh First Nation in Sechelt, B.C., said it has found 41 “additional unmarked graves” around the St. Augustine’s Residential School site. aptnnews.ca/national-news/…