A recently-established housing coalition says Ottawa needs to work with Indigenous partners to address the gap in housing for many off-reserve Indigenous households.

Margaret Pfoh, the CEO of the Aboriginal Housing Management Association says the National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated was formed late last year due to “urgent and unmet housing needs” that have persisted for many years.

Pfoh says NICHI would like to see the federal Liberals commit six billion dollars to develop a housing strategy that is Indigenous-led.

The strategy would include building subsidized Indigenous-owned and operated units over the next ten years, ensuring the sustainability of existing units that are Indigenous-owned and operated, and culturally appropriate wrap-around services.

Listen to the full interview this afternoon on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 to learn more.