National First Nations Housing Reform. BC Update Moving Towards Authority As of January 17, 2018

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1 National First Nations Housing Reform BC Update Moving Towards Authority As of January 17, 2018

2 National CCoHI The National Chiefs Committee on Housing and Infrastructure (CCoHI) provides political and technical guidance with respect to AFN s engagement with Canada on housing and infrastructure related issues Regional Chief Hart (Manitoba) is the Chair and portfolio holder for housing and infrastructure CCoHI has representation from each region, which includes Chiefs and Technicians Chief Dan George is the BC chief s representative Jim Munroe and Sylvia Olsen are technical members both also from BC

3 Housing and Infrastructure Reform 2016 Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) expressed need to begin dialogue with First Nations on First Nations Housing and Infrastructure Reform Minister Bennett stated... Think out of the box, think big, think Institutions, Do you need CMHC? Do you need a First Nation CMHC? We are all looking for initiatives that can help pave the way

4 The BC Experience Have a history of substantial on-reserve housing partnership between FN leadership, INAC & CMHC Aboriginal Housing Committee BC (AHC-BC) was a partnership for many years Tackled many strategic housing priorities and fostered a much closer working relationship between the parties Have a history of institutional development FN Health Authority regional health delivery in chart areas with regional partnership between tribal groups in those areas FN Financing Authority & Financial Management Board opt in model for all FN in Canada FN Taxation Authority opt in model for all FN in Canada The overwhelming feeling is that housing is the next large scale delivery institution it is about time

5 Building on Experience with AHC-BC Completed a project to explore the design of a provincial FN Housing Authority 8 years old but still many relevant pieces Provincial Housing Forum DATE/LOCATION: February 13 & 14, 2017 in Victoria, BC PURPOSE: To determine how to move forward on First Nations authority for aboriginal housing & infrastructure in the BC Region within the context of a national First Nations housing & infrastructure initiative ATTENDEES: Federal, provincial and FN government representatives, housing providers, housing delivery experts & practitioners, institution builders FORMAT: Discussion themes around design elements with thought provoking focussed presentations and breakouts

6 Where BC is at! Have agreed that we will collectively work to build a provincial FN housing authority Supported by FN Leadership Council Supported by BC-AFN Chiefs Resolution Have created a First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Council for BC Entering into an extended outreach and design phase targeting implementation as soon as possible

7 HIC (BC) Mandate: As a step in the path towards indigenous self-government, to manage the process to design and implement a First Nation s controlled Housing & Infrastructure Authority ( Authority ) in British Columbia that will: Assume authority and control for First Nations housing & infrastructure program delivery in British Columbia; and deliver associated housing and infrastructure services. Membership: 4 chief representatives (Chief Dan George is the chair, Chief Mark Point is the Vice-Chair, ) 4 technical representatives (includes Jim Munroe, Sylvia Olsen, Jason Calla and Peter Mitchell) Looking for a youth representative Executive Director Garry Merkel (past chair AHC-BC)

8 Engagement Moving Forward Delivery Model Design (Before March 2018) Concentrated Engagement Design Options Delivery Model Preference (Before April 2018) Leadership & Housing Community Selection Government Support Legitimize (Before Jan 2019) Recognition (potential legistlation) Business Plan Agreements - Protocols Implementation (March 2019 Create organization Transition and deliver programs

9 Engagement Communications materials Web site Fact Sheets Interviews Personal Focus groups Regional (try to integrate with scheduled gatherings) Survey Will use in personal interviews and on the web site Focus Groups Around specific subject matters, e.g., harmonizing on and off reserve housing Standing group to assist HIC (volunteers)

10 Please let us know if. 1. You interested in being part of the engagement process. 2. You want further information about HIC (TOR, workplan, outreach materials). 3. You want to be on HIC s mailing list (currently send information to AFN s distribution list). 4. You interested in personally volunteering to engage and put effort into assisting HIC in its outreach and design process through the HIC advisory group.

11 Housing & Infrastructure Council Chief Dan George Chair, HIC BC Rep - CCoHI Garry Merkel Executive Director HIC

12 What we heard

13 Structure Key Points First Nations authority own it and ourselves Build from the community & readiness Spend time on the ground (with communities) Adjust to local/geographic needs Approach (professional, long-term, strategic, systematic) Full set of tools (legislation, policy, administration, funding) Base on a full review of what is working and not Foster intergenerational awareness Maintain accountability On & off reserve May be separate but explore under one umbrella Housing & infrastructure May be separate but explore under one umbrella

14 Possible Organizational Structure Primarily level of authority BC Mngt Area Band 1 Band 2 Tribal Council Band 1 Mngt Area Band 2 National Tribal Council Alberta Saskatchewan Treaty Group Treaty Group Band Band Parallel Political Structure (Chiefs Committee)

15 Possible Responsibilities Framework National Provincial Regional (areas) Community (203) Advocacy Specialized services Local support services Local delivery (may collaborate) Standards L/T systematic approaches (capacity) Coordinate local capacity Local authority Financing (locate in BC) Allocate funds Manage funds Systems e.g., data Program standards Numerous other groups (government, agencies, political, technical ) Core functions information center & research (location TBD)

16 Possible Services HR (hiring support, candidate pool) Rent to own assessment Surveying Water systems Credit counselling Database Housing plans Apprenticeships Septic Software platform Cultural training Energy assessment Checklist for success Strategic planning Budgeting support Economic profile Zoning support Construction management Market housing Partnership development (JV) Best Practises Toolkits Financing (individual & community) Maintenance planning Bulk purchasing Asset Planning & Management Reporting templates Designed for FN s unique circumstances flexibility ($ flow)

17 Professional Development is Essential Systematic approach Based on detailed needs and gaps assessment (research) Engage existing learning institutions Aboriginal world view All levels (professional, technical, trades, administration, management, governance) Worker > apprentice > technician > professional Deep & extensive resources & tech transfer Best practises, toolkits, templates Learn from others Build from our experience & capacity

18 Understand The Value of Time FN Indigenous Affairs FN Taxation Authority FN Financial Board FN Education Authority FN Health Authority??? FN Housing Authority FN Fiscal Institute Indians develop Indian things Understanding & Ability 1950 s 2010 s 2020 s