First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Strategic Housing Framework
First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Strategic Housing Framework
First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Strategic Housing Framework
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<strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong><strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Framework</strong>Respecting the Interests of Off-Reserve Peoples in OntarioCOMMUNITYWorkbook
PURPOSEThe development of a comprehensive <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Framework</strong>: Respecting theInterests of Off-Reserve Peoples in Ontario is a province wide initiative led by the Métis <strong>Nation</strong> of Ontario (MNO),Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) <strong>and</strong> the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centers (OFIFC).Through eight (8) community focus group sessions <strong>and</strong> through written responses the MNO, ONWA <strong>and</strong> OFIFC will setout to obtain a rich set of descriptive data to support the development of a <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong><strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Framework</strong>: Respecting the Interests of Off-Reserve Peoples in Ontario. These community focus groupsessions will:• Provide an opportunity for critical, open, <strong>and</strong> transparent discussion to take place;• Provide an opportunity to bridge any/all communication gaps between local, regional <strong>and</strong> provincial interestgroups wanting to know more about the development of an <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Housing</strong><strong>Framework</strong>: Respecting the Interests of Off-Reserve Peoples in Ontario; <strong>and</strong>• Document the current experiences, interests <strong>and</strong> future challenges confronting off-reserve <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis<strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> communities, organizations <strong>and</strong> individuals.The <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Framework</strong>: Respecting the Interests of Off-Reserve Peoples in Ontariowill prove to be a collaborative comprehensive document geared to assist Federal, Provincial <strong>and</strong> Municipal servicemanagers with:• the development of local planning initiatives that pertain to housing development inclusive to off-reserve <strong>First</strong><strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> issues, concerns <strong>and</strong> priorities related to off-reserve housing;• assist service managers with the development of legislated provincial housing <strong>and</strong> homelessness plans; <strong>and</strong>• will assist in the development of future housing policy development at the Federal, Provincial <strong>and</strong> Municipallevel - specific to urban & rural <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> communities across Ontario.The finalized <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Framework</strong> will be widely distributed among all levels ofgovernment, provincial DSSABS, service managers, <strong>and</strong> stakeholder organizations throughout the Province of Ontarioin the interest of off-reserve <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> housing.QUESTIONSCommunity Focus Group questions have been framed within the context of three (3) main categories: culture, capacity<strong>and</strong> coordination. These categories were chosen based on the identification of emerging themes throughout the Off-Reserve Aboriginal <strong>Housing</strong> Trust engagement sessions, supported with follow up survey questions for both thecommunity at large <strong>and</strong> housing service providers to support the development of the <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong><strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Framework</strong>: Respecting the Interests of Off-Reserve Peoples in Ontario.Ontario Off-‐Reserve <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Framework</strong> 2
What community organization/council/member to you represent:What city/town/community do you currently reside in <strong>and</strong>/or represent:CULTURE:When individuals from different cultural backgrounds interact, there is often miscommunication, misunderst<strong>and</strong>ing,<strong>and</strong> frustration due to a lack of information <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing related to their individual <strong>and</strong> community differences.It is imperative that <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>and</strong> non-<strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> partners share commonunderst<strong>and</strong>ing around off-reserve housing in a specific culturally relevant context while moving forward.1. What is culturally specific or appropriate housing?2. What is cultural competence?3. How can organizations, service providers, government <strong>and</strong> mainstream society establish a set of best practicesto enhance cultural competence of housing services, programs <strong>and</strong> policies?4. With the development of the <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Framework</strong>: Respecting the Interestsof Off-Reserve Peoples in Ontario, how can we ensure that the <strong>Framework</strong> is inclusive of <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>s, Métis <strong>and</strong><strong>Inuit</strong> people?Ontario Off-‐Reserve <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Framework</strong> 3
CAPACITY:During the design <strong>and</strong> delivery of programs <strong>and</strong> services provided to <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> people, includingthe development <strong>and</strong> negotiation of partnerships <strong>and</strong> agreements, it is important that all parties be able to worktogether from positions of equality – away from the margins of social exclusion. It is for this reason, capacity amongservice providers <strong>and</strong> government specific to <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> off-reserve housing is extremely important.1. What training <strong>and</strong> resources are required of existing <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> housing service providers?2. What are your expectations of <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>and</strong> non-<strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> housingservice providers?3. What key elements are needed to provide urban <strong>and</strong> rural <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> groups, organizations<strong>and</strong> individuals with the necessary tools to develop long-term sustainable housing?What is needed to increase housing planning for <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> at the local <strong>and</strong> regionallevels?COORDINATION:Ontario Off-‐Reserve <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Framework</strong> 4
Coordination <strong>and</strong> alignment among government, service providers <strong>and</strong> urban <strong>and</strong> rural <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong>communities is required to overcome the myriad of off-reserve housing <strong>and</strong> infrastructure programming needsdirected at off-reserve <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> peoples.1. What specific roles should each of the identified stakeholders play in the development of off-reserve <strong>First</strong><strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> housing policies, programs <strong>and</strong> services?2. What current government policies/procedures need to be examined to encourage improved coordination<strong>and</strong> improve access to off-reserve <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> housing?3. How might governments work in a more coordinated fashion?4. How can <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>and</strong> non-<strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> service providers work together toaddress issues?Ontario Off-‐Reserve <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Framework</strong> 5
Do you have any other comments to add? Please identify them below.Please return you completed workbook by October 30, 2012 to:The Métis <strong>Nation</strong> of OntarioRobynn MalugaSenior <strong>Housing</strong> Policy AnalystTele: 807-626-9300 ext 29 Fax: 807-626-9030Email: robynnm@metisnation.orgThank you for your participation.Ontario Off-‐Reserve <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nation</strong>, Métis <strong>and</strong> <strong>Inuit</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Framework</strong> 6
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