National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to celebrate and learn about Indigenous histories, diverse cultures and traditions. It's a day for everyone in Canada to come together and honor Indigenous Peoples' heritage, build awareness and show respect for their invaluable contributions across the country.
Indigenous heritage shapes our nation's identity from the past to the present. From traditional practices to contemporary artistry, Indigenous cultures and heritage strengthen our societal fabric. Today we acknowledge the past as we work towards a future of unity and reconciliation.
Join us in celebrating by learning about recent Indigenous housing research. The 3 Research Insights featured in this post focus on the housing needs of Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people.
Indigenous organizations led each project and the research teams were committed to using culturally appropriate research methods.
My ancestors would be proud of us
This research was done using culturally appropriate methods. It explores the housing needs of Métis women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ folks and communities.
The research covers important topics such as the intergenerational impacts of land dispossession, gender-based violence, housing precarity and homeownership. It revealed that Métis women and 2SLGBTQIA+ people continue to face discrimination and poverty because of intergenerational displacement.
The study helps policymakers and community stakeholders understand how to improve housing conditions for these communities.
Indigenous housing: Policy and engagement
The Native Women's Association of Canada conducted an environmental scan on housing and homelessness affecting Indigenous women, two-spirited and gender-diverse people. This was followed by a national online survey and face-to-face engagement sessions. Respondents gave input from a culturally relevant, gender-based perspective.
The study found that housing strategies and solutions must consider the unique challenges faced by Indigenous women and gender-diverse people in all phases of development. The study also provides guidance on tackling discrimination, improving safety and access to services and kinship.
Ottawa Inuit women’s housing and shelter needs assessment
Inuit population living outside their homeland of Inuit Nunangat has increased rapidly since 2016. More than half of the Inuit population living outside of Inuit Nunangat live in larger metropolitan areas like Ottawa-Gatineau, Montréal and Edmonton
This study focuses on Inuit women’s needs for shelter and long-term housing and their experiences and challenges in accessing affordable housing. The study also examined the current state of housing and shelter available to women and children
The project was guided by 8 Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit values, which means “that which we know to be true” in Inuktitut and other Inuit research methods.
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