First Nations-led and Governed
Housing and Infrastructure for First Nations in BC, led by First Nations
The First Nations Housing and Infrastructure Council (FNHIC) is mandated by BC First Nations leadership to improve housing and infrastructure today and build the First Nations-led organization that will take over delivery of those services from Canada.
$18.2M+ invested through URN · 23 projects · 118 units $6.7M+ invested through Reaching Home · 27 projects 2017 — FNHIC established by First Nations leadership
$18.2M+ invested through URN · 23 projects · 118 units $6.7M+ invested through Reaching Home · 27 projects 2017 — FNHIC established by First Nations leadership
Our Purpose
Building a future where housing and infrastructure services for First Nations in BC are designed, governed, and delivered by First Nations.
WHO WE ARE
Mandated by the Chiefs of BC
FNHIC was established in 2017 by BC First Nations leadership to create a First Nations-led approach to housing and infrastructure service delivery.
Our mandate is both immediate and long-term: deliver practical services to Nations now, strengthen capacity and relationships across BC, and prepare for the transfer of housing and infrastructure responsibilities from the federal government to a First Nations-led organization.
"Built with Nations, governed by Nations, and accountable to the Nations we serve."
Our Journey
From Mandate to First Nations Control
The transfer pathway is deliberate: build the organization, validate it with First Nations, negotiate with Canada, and move services under First Nations governance.
1
Mandate
Direction from leadership. BC First Nations leadership establishes and renews FNHIC's mandate.
4
Business Case
Make the case. Translates First Nations direction into service, governance, and financial requirements.
2
Build
Capacity & systems. FNHIC develops regional service delivery, governance, and organizational capacity.
5
Negotiate & Transfer
Move responsibility. Works with Canada on agreements and funding for a phased, accountable transfer.
The full story of this journey is coming with the new site.
3
Validate
Nation direction. Plans and services are taken across the province for First Nations review and refinement.
6
Deliver
First Nations-led services, delivered through an organization accountable to participating Nations.
Funding for First Nations
Programs That Move Projects Forward
Clear information, clear eligibility, and clear pathways from opportunity to application. Both programs run year-round, reopening each July 1.
Reaching Home
Capital Project Application
For capital projects that directly address homelessness or housing insecurity, new construction, facility upgrades, property purchases, or culturally relevant community hubs.
Urban, Rural and Northern (URN) Indigenous Housing
Capital Project Funding
For planning, design, construction, and acquisition of off-reserve housing, single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, special needs housing, renovations, and accessibility upgrades.
Housing Supports Application
For non-capital projects that directly support individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness, rental assistance, housing placement, eviction prevention, and wraparound supports.
Programming & Education Funding
For non-capital initiatives that build housing-related knowledge and capacity, housing program development, financial literacy, tenancy rights, and home-buying guidance.
Planning a land acquisition, new build, or major renovation under URN Capital? Read the Applicant Due Diligence Guide & Best Practices before you apply.
Research and Planning Application
For research, planning, or coordination activities that support efforts to prevent and reduce homelessness, needs assessments, point-in-time counts, service mapping, and strategic planning.
Capital Project Risk & Mitigation Plan
Required alongside a URN Capital Project application. Identifies the key risks—financial, construction, regulatory, environmental or community—relevant to your project.
Impact & Accountability
Progress That Can Be Seen
Show Nations what FNHIC is doing, where services are reaching, and how funding and capacity are growing.
$18.2M+
invested through URN · 23 projects · 118 units
$6.7M+invested through Reaching Home · 27 projects2017invested through Reaching Home · 27 projectsWHY IT MATTERS
It Is About More Than Housing
Safe, secure, and culturally appropriate housing supports families, community strength, and long-term well-being.
Governance
Accountable to the Nations We Serve
Governance is not a back-office function. It is the foundation of how FNHIC earns authority, remains accountable, and moves toward transfer.
CONNECT WITH US
Have a Housing or Infrastructure Question?
Have a housing or infrastructure question, about funding, membership, service transfer, or anything else? Connect with the FNHIC team directly.