Indigenous Planning & Development

MDS is supporting the Chawathil First Nation to develop a 31-unit, multi-residential housing development on Schkam IR #2 Reserve Lands, the first new housing on the Nation’s Territory in the past 20 years.

Our team is working with M’akola Housing Society to develop 28 units of affordable housing for urban Indigenous families, seniors, and individuals living in downtown Penticton.

This project with the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre created shelter spaces, supportive housing, and affordable rentals for people living in the East Hastings area.

MDS is working with Hwul’a’mut Housing Society to develop a 50-unit affordable housing project on Tsleil-Waututh Nation IR#3 Reserve Lands, with a focus on family-sized rentals.

35 units of supportive housing being developed with the Snuneymuxw First Nation

35 units of supportive housing being developed with the Snuneymuxw First Nation

The Downtown Housing Project is a mixed-use development designed to bring together affordable housing and community-driven economic activity in downtown Golden.

Our team worked with the Nisga’a Lisims Government to prepare a comprehensive housing needs report, including a regional summary report and full reports for each of the six electoral areas.

MDS worked with the Wachiay Friendship Centre to develop 40 units of affordable housing for Indigenous people living in Courtenay.

Our team partnered with Haisla Nation to explore housing options for their members living on and off the traditional territory of Haisla Nation.

The Village of Laxgalts’ap, located within the Nisga’a Nation, is working with MDS to develop a 30 unit affordable housing project for Indigenous families, Elders and individuals living independently on reserve.

MDS is supporting Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society and M’akola Housing Society to develop new affordable rental homes for families, seniors and Indigenous peoples living in Port Moody.