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Housing Society funded to redevelop Claydon Villa site
ʔAqantⱠanam Housing Society in Cranbrook has received provincial government funding to redevelop the Claydon Villa site at 2220 – 2nd Street South. It is one of two projects announced in B.C.
The redevelopment is part of a series of projects made possible through a one-time investment of more than $29 million provided to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) in 2023. The projects were prioritized by AHMA in consultation with its members and communities, reflecting a “for Indigenous, by Indigenous” approach, a joint Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs and Aboriginal Housing Management Association media release noted.
The projects, led by ʔAqantⱠanam Housing Society and Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society in Fort Nelson, are expected to break ground in spring 2026. Demolitions will start in January 2026.
The two projects are expected to provide access to 45 affordable homes.
These redevelopments will replace aging housing with modern homes designed by Indigenous organizations to reflect cultural values and community priorities, the media release said.
“ʔAqantⱠanam Housing Society is pleased to have received funding to redevelop the Claydon Villa site, which was in desperate need,” said Cecilia Teneese, ʔAqantⱠanam Housing Society executive director.
“This unique capital funding, supported by the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs and AHMA, gives us the autonomy to lead our own culturally grounded development. It truly reflects our values of collaboration, self-determination and commitment to our tenants and community.”
“Indigenous housing providers have been leading the way in creating safe, culturally grounded homes,” said Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “These projects show what’s possible when we work in partnership to support Indigenous-led solutions that meet the needs of communities.”
“AHMA members have put all of this capital funding to good work,” said Margaret Pfoh, CEO of AHMA. “As urban Indigenous housing experts, AHMA members consistently deliver results at the speed, scope and scale today’s housing crisis demands. We support community needs across B.C. and we will continue this important work as dedicated provincial partners.”
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