Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services is a corporation with a mandate to provide safe & affordable housing to urban & rural First Nation, Inuit and Métis people.

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🎉 Our video, ‘Building Hope’ is live! Click the link and share our journey. Learn more about Indigenous-led supportive housing and become a champion of this type of housing in your local community. Watch now, share, and be part of the excitement: https://t.co/kWr6zcjbFt 📷@CMHC_ca Affordable Housing Innovation Fund. #IndigenousLedHousing #BuildingHope #SupportiveHousing #WatchNow

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Happy Pride Month!
For generations, Indigenous communities have honoured Two-Spirit peoples as gifted and vital members of our communities. We celebrate the presence, strength, and contributions of 2SLGBTQQIA+ community members across our communities.
Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ Housing was identified as a key area for action during community engagements which informed Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services’ ‘OUR FRAMEWORK’ Policy Report: https://t.co/r0B85KSZG6
During this month, we acknowledge the ongoing and harrowing legacy of colonialism, discrimination, and violence experienced by Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ community members and commit to striving for a future where safe, affordable, culture-based housing supports are available and accessible to 2SLGBTQQIA+ community members across Ontario.
All Our Relations.
#PrideMonth #Pride2026 #TwoSpirit #IndigenousPride #2SLGBTQQIA+ #OAHS

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Today marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month!

During the entire month of June, we honour the rich diversity of Indigenous people and cultures across Turtle Island.

As an Indigenous-led organization, OAHS is grounded in the knowledge and vision of the urban Indigenous communities we serve. We are proud to advance Indigenous housing solutions that are rooted in culture and guided by the principle of "For Indigenous, By Indigenous," because when Indigenous communities lead, stronger futures are built.

This month, we reflect on the progress that has been made, celebrate our collective achievements across the sector, and carry forward the vision of stronger communities for the next seven generations.

#IndigenousHistoryMonth #ForIndigenousByIndigenous #IndigenousHousing #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth

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OAHS is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Xiao as our new Chief Financial Officer.

Chris brings a people-centred approach to leadership, pairing deep financial expertise with a genuine commitment to supporting colleagues and partners.

To learn more about Chris, please visit: https://t.co/dWBXWvG3Ur

Chris will be working out of our Hamilton office, effective June 22, 2026. We are very happy to welcome Chris to our team!

#OAHSCFO #OAHS #SeniorLeadership #IndigenousHousing

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OAHS has issued a Request for Proposal for Governance Policy Review and Development.
For complete details on the Request for Proposal, please visit: https://t.co/ZwbNLao509
All proposals must be submitted via email to [email protected]
The submission deadline is Friday, June 5, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
#OAHS #OAHSGovernance #OAHSRFP #RequestForProposals

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We were proud to stand alongside partners in North Bay to announce this new housing development.
This project demonstrates what is possible when all levels of government come together to support Indigenous-led housing solutions grounded in the vision and priorities of the local community.
#ForIndigenousByIndigenous #IndigenousHousing #OAHS #OntarioAboriginalHousingServices

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The Governments of Ontario and Canada are investing $4.5 million to build 60 affordable housing units for Indigenous individuals and families in North Bay.

https://t.co/Rupguwzjbv

@CMHC_ca @cityofnorthbay

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As the long weekend approaches, please note that all OAHS offices will be closed on Monday, May 18th, for the Victoria Day long weekend.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

For emergency maintenance, please call 1-866-391-1061 and follow the prompts to reach our after-hours line.

We wish everyone a safe and restful long weekend.

#LongWeekend #OAHSOfficeClosure #VictoriaDay

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OAHS is hiring a Human Resources Manager - Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Dryden, Peterborough, or Hamilton locations
Come join our team and work towards an amazing vision by providing safe and affordable housing to Indigenous communities in Ontario!
Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager supports the effective delivery of all HR functions across OAHS, ensuring culturally safe, legally compliant, and community-informed practices. This role provides operational leadership in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, payroll support, and health and safety, while helping to strengthen a respectful, inclusive, and culturally grounded workplace.
Apply here: https://t.co/NyIsJXIfqL

#OAHSCareers #OAHSOpportunities #JoinOAHS

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May 14th marks Moose Hide Campaign Day!
A grassroots Indigenous-led movement dedicated to raising awareness and ending violence against Indigenous women and children.
Wearing the moose hide square is a powerful act of solidarity and a personal commitment to fostering safety, respect, and accountability in our communities.
This campaign reminds us of the importance of creating safe spaces where our families can thrive.
Let’s continue to stand together, speak out, and support Indigenous-led solutions that help create a future free of gender-based violence 💜
Learn more: https://t.co/iVHq7pLtTN
#MooseHideCampaign #IndigenousStrength #SafeSpaces

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May 10th is Bear Witness Day and honours Jordan River Anderson and his family for the gift of Jordan’s Principle, a child-first principle that ensures First Nations children not only receive the equitable access to health, social, and educational services they deserve, but get the services they need when they need them.
On this Bear Witness Day, we support the right of every Indigenous child to access essential services, including safe housing.
We stand in solidarity with families facing barriers and advocate for a future where every child grows up in a secure and loving home.
Let us bear witness to the needs of our communities and work together to ensure that no child is left behind. #BearWitnessDay #JordansPrinciple #IndigenousHousing

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Motherhood is a sacred role embraced by many.
Today, we honor all caregivers who nurture, teach, and guide our communities.
On this Mother’s Day, we celebrate the strength and resilience of those who embody the spirit of motherhood, whether through birth, adoption, or kinship. Your love and wisdom are woven into the fabric of our cultures.
A heartfelt Happy Mother's Day to all those who provide a mothering role.
#MothersDay #Motherhood #Caregiving #Family

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On May 5th, we remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit community members.

Each red dress symbolizes a life lost - daughters, mothers, sisters, loved ones, and friends. Their absence resonates in our communities, and their stories matter.

We are actively calling for safe, affordable, culturally appropriate housing solutions in response.

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls outlined that access to safe and affordable housing is integral to preventing violence against women, girls, Two Spirit, Trans, and gender-diverse people. Ten of the National Inquiry’s Calls for Justice demand greater access to safe, affordable housing.

Today, we stand with survivors, families, and those impacted, and wear red in remembrance.

#RedDressDay #MMIWG2S #NoMoreStolenSisters

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Applications for the sixth annual Don McBain Memorial Award are now closed!

Thank you to all the students who applied, and we look forward to reading through your applications!

Stay tuned for who the committee has selected for this year’s award!

#DMMA2026 #oahsscholarships #indigenousscholarships

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It’s been a week since the video launched, and the response has meant so much to us.

We have had 1.6K views since the release and received such positive feedback. These stories don’t end when the video does. They continue at the community level through critical work happening every day.

If you haven’t watched yet, we invite you to take a few minutes: https://t.co/kWr6zcjbFt

If you have, we want to thank you for watching, sharing, and helping it reach others.

This video was produced with the support of the @CMHC_ca Affordable Housing Innovation Fund.

@_ONWA_
@MetisNationON
@TheOFIFC
@wnhac_
@TheKDSB
@CMHAKenora

#ThankfulThursday
#IndigenousLedHousing #BuildingHope #SupportiveHousing
#WatchNow

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NICHI’s Member Engagement Session in St. John’s featured the first public screening of a powerful new video by @OAHSSC highlighting the vital role of Indigenous housing in building strong, culturally grounded, sustainable communities.

Watch: https://t.co/SUC5avWnpc

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La séance de mobilisation de la NICHI à St. John’s : première diffusion d’une vidéo de @OAHSSC sur le rôle clé du logement autochtone pour des communautés fortes, ancrées dans la culture et durables.

Regardez la vidéo : https://t.co/xVR2Iyo2X6

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We’re Hiring: Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Working out of any of our office locations in Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay, Dryden, Hamilton, and Peterborough, this role will provide comprehensive, confidential administrative, operational, and strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer

Learn more and apply at: https://t.co/NyIsJXINgj

#OAHSCareers #OAHSOpportunities #JoinOAHS #EAvacancy

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There is less than 1 WEEK ⏳left to submit your application for the Don McBain Memorial Award! 🎓✨
Kick-start your post-secondary studies with one of three $5,000 scholarships! 💰🎉
Distributed annually to (3) graduating Indigenous secondary students from Ontario entering their first year of post-secondary studies in the Fall of 2026 🍂, applications close on April 30th at 4 PM EST! ⏰
https://t.co/VhrH0ZUWmf🌟
#DMMA #OAHSScholarships #IndigenousScholarships #IndigenousHousing