A sustainable ‘For First Nations, by First Nations’ solution to national on-reserve housing needs – FNMHF
As part of its commitment to improving access to on-reserve home ownership, the First Nations Market Housing Fund (FNMHF or the Fund) leverages its expertise and institutional credibility to advocate for other Indigenous-led solutions to the housing crisis in Indigenous communities across Canada. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yänonhchia’ Housing Finance(opens in a new tab) (Yänonhchia’) formalized its support for a new and innovative path to homeownership.
In 2026, the Fund joined the Assembly of First Nations(opens in a new tab) (AFN), the Aboriginal Savings Corporation of Canada (ABSCAN), and the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association(opens in a new tab) (NACCA) in backing the Yänonhchia’ submission to the Government of Canada. This blog outlines why funding its establishment, investing in the fund, and committing five years of funding are effective and sound solutions for overcoming on-reserve housing barriers embedded in the Indian Act.
