Dze L K’ant Housing Society
In 2019, the Dze L k’ant Friendship Centre Society incorporated a new housing society: The Dze L K’ant Housing Society. The Dze L K’ant Housing Society was created to own and operate culturally safe Indigenous housing in the communities we serve.
Vision & Goals
The Dze L K’ant Housing Society’s goal is to ensure urban Indigenous people can afford to live safely in our communities. We aim to create a sense of belonging, cultural safety and vibrancy. Our housing projects will be places where our tenants are supported to live holistically healthy lives.
What We Do:
We are currently working actively with BC housing and local municipalities toward our goal of developing and operating affordable Indigenous housing in the communities of Smithers, Houston and Telkwa.
We aim to be leaders in providing culturally safe housing for elders, families and individuals.
Research projects:
- Dze L K’ant Urban Indigenous Housing Study. Indigenous Perspectives on Homelessness and Housing Challenges in Smithers, Telkwa and Houston, BC.
- Culturally Safe Housing and Holistic Health: Understanding best practices in the provision of Indigenous housing in Northern BC. Engaged Leadership Project in partnership with Rebecca Sketchey (MA Leadership, RRU).
Our affordable housing projects:
Ken’ulh K’it Yikh Project – Indigenous housing for elders, families and individuals – Smithers, BC | Indigenous Housing Fund (BC Housing) – Currently in construction.
Read and learn more about the Ken’ulh K’it Yikh housing project here >>
Houston Indigenous housing project – Indigenous elders, families and individuals – Houston, BC | Indigenous Housing Fund (BC Housing) – Currently in design development phase.
Read and learn more about the Houston housing project here >>
Indigenous Housing Support Program
Did you know that the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre has a housing support program for urban Indigenous people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness?
Learn more about our Indigenous Housing Support program and Homeless Outreach program >>
Board of Directors
Andrew Tom – President
Stanley Namox – Vice President
Susie Hooper – Secretary Treasurer
Kristal Grenkie – Director
Caroline Muir – Director
Joshua Namox – Youth Director
Housing Society News & Updates
Dze L K’ant Housing Society’s 36-unit Indigenous housing project coming to Houston, BC
For Immediate Release September 10, 2024 The Dze L K’ant Housing Society is pleased to announce that the proposal for a 36-unit affordable Indigenous housing project in Houston has been selected by the Province, through BC Housing, to proceed. The project is designed...
Dze L K’ant Housing Society Breaks Ground on 37 Unit Indigenous Housing Project – Smithers, BC
On July 31st, 2024 The Dze L K'ant Housing Society hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction of the society's first affordable Indigenous Housing Project. The event was attended by over 130 community members from diverse backgrounds...
For Immediate Release: Dze L K’ant Housing Society Announces Donation from West Fraser Mill
Smithers, B.C., September 21, 2023 – Today, the Dze L K’ant Housing Society is pleased to announce a $100,000 donation from West Fraser to support the Society’s Indigenous Housing Project in Smithers, B.C. Recognizing the importance of cultural features to maintain...
Contact Us
1188 Main Street, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
250.847.5211 Ext. 208 housing.advisor@dzelkant.com
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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