Indigenous people thriving in culturally safe and inclusive communities.
We are tireless in our efforts to provide attainable, inclusive housing and services for Indigenous people, by empowering collaborative teamwork and responsible stewardship.
Our Strategic Objectives
Strengthening Governance & Operations
We are strengthening our system integration and fiscal stewardship through capacity building and digital transformation. Our Board of Directors is a dynamic group of Indigenous difference-Âmakers whose executive leadership experience, financial and risk oversight will ensure BCIHS fulfills its legal and regulatory mandate with a best practices approach.
Reflecting Indigenous Culture
Our Society's original purpose and acknowledgment is that Indigenous ways of knowing and being bring tremendous enrichment to our communities. We will offer priority access to attainable housing and support services to Indigenous people. We have a deep commitment to reflect the 7 Laws: Health, Happiness, Humbleness, Generations, Generosity, Forgiveness, and Understanding in all that we say and do. We continue to listen, learn and take meaningful actions to decolonize and Indigenize our services, spaces, attitudes, and practices.
Focused Growth with Intention
Our renewed Mission and Vision, together with values reflected in the 7 Laws empower us to make an even greater impact long into the future. We will evaluate and grow our housing portfolio to meet emerging and evolving needs and expand fundraising capacity to drive worthy initiatives. We will generate strong public and private sector partnerships to leverage all opportunities to innovate, serve with excellence and pursue the best outcomes possible for those who make their homes in our community.
Demonstrating Strong Leadership in the Sector
BCIHS is a purpose-driven organization that has pivoted creatively and skillfully to establish a clear strategy and framework for transformative change and growth. We will continue to attract and develop a high-value workforce team, support Indigenous culture and celebrate accomplishments in pursuit of our vision. We will set the bar high within the sector and stakeholder community, and we will demonstrate and inspire a servant-leadership mindset from the Executive team and Board of Directors to the front-line team.
How your donations help
BC Indigenous Housing Society is dedicated to providing safe, attainable housing for over 1,000 Indigenous individuals and families living in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia that encourage familial and cultural connections.
Your BC Indigenous Housing Society donations support the development efforts to build and operate more than 3,000 additional new homes for Indigenous families and raise essential funds for operating childcare programs and tenant supports.
BCIHS 2023 Strategic Plan
The BC Indigenous Housing Society (BCIHS) Board of Directors and Senior Leadership gathered on January 28th and 29th to listen, share, and decide the immediate priorities for BCIHS.