Refer Indigenous Housing and Wellness Motion

Summary

• Motion on piloting culturally appropriate, Indigenous-led supportive housing and wellness centre projects referred to the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services (February 1, 2023) for public speakers, debate, and decision.
• Motion proposed directing staff to report by Q2 2023 on options and opportunities for new projects, including City contributions (land, funding, other support), with consultation of Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, urban Indigenous communities, FNHA, VCH, UNYA, and other organizations.
• Context: Vancouver has the third-largest urban Indigenous population of any Canadian city; Indigenous households are disproportionately represented among renters and those experiencing homelessness.

Vote

Documents

• Motion – Piloting a Culturally Appropriate, Indigenous-led Supportive Housing and Wellness Centre Project in Partnership with Indigenous Peoples