Could a rise in Indigenous-led developments move the needle on Canada's housing shortage?
November 9, 2025
From Squamish Nation in B.C. to Millbrook First Nation in N.S., housing developments led by Indigenous peoples are on the rise. Often offered through leaseholds, some say these homes are helping with the country's housing crisis.
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