Driving Indigenous housing and infrastructure forwards – MNP

First Nations – Canada’s fastest growing demographic – are working to address housing an infrastructure needs that have been building for generations. The Assembly of First Nations has identified an estimated $350-billion infrastructure gap, including $44 billion in housing alone. This gap reflects both the scale of the need and the opportunity to work together on meaningful, lasting solutions.

While progress is being made, the path to implementation can be complex. Funding processes are often detailed and highly competitive, which can challenge timelines and make it difficult for communities to fully focus on their long-term goals. Many Nations are navigating these systems while also maintaining day-to-day priorities with limited staff and resources.

Experience has shown that when planning is proactive and community-led, infrastructure projects deliver greater value and resilience. This is where strong partnerships make a difference – by aligning funding pathways, building local capacity, and creative supportive frameworks that honour Indigenous leadership and vision.

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