11/09/2026
After more than a decade of work, we are proud to see the Lorne Street project move one step closer to reality. Thanks to investments from Build Canada Homes, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), NICHI - National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc, and the City of Regina, 48 affordable homes will be built for Indigenous women, children, and families in Regina.
This announcement is about more than housing. It is about reconciliation in action.
For years, Indigenous organizations have demonstrated that we understand the needs of our communities and can deliver real, lasting solutions. But too often, urban Indigenous housing providers have struggled to fit within traditional funding programs and government frameworks.
This announcement is an important recognition that Indigenous-led organizations belong at the table and that Indigenous communities must be empowered to lead solutions for Indigenous people off reserves.
We are grateful to Minister Gregor Robertson, Ana Bailão, Mayor Chad Bachynski and John Gordon for recognizing the value of Indigenous-led housing and for supporting a project that will strengthen families, create opportunity, and help revitalize downtown Regina.
We hope Namerind becomes an example for communities across Canada. Some of the best solutions to Canada's housing challenges are already being developed and delivered by Indigenous organizations. When governments invest in Indigenous-led solutions and trust Indigenous organizations to lead, the results speak for themselves.
Reconciliation is not just about words. It is about investing in Indigenous communities, supporting Indigenous leadership, and creating opportunities for Indigenous people to succeed. This project is what that looks like in practice.
