Dze L K’ant Housing Society
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:
- Indigenous Perspectives on Homelessness and Housing Challenges in Smithers, Telkwa and Houston, BC. (Homelessness Community Action Grant) Read More Here: DLK Housing Study April 2022
- Dze L K’ant Urban Indigenous Housing Study – understanding best practices in the provision of Indigenous housing.
Our housing project:
- Indigenous housing for elders and families – Smithers, BC | Community Housing fund
IMAGE: This image by Studio 9 Architecture + Planning Ltd. provides an idea of what our housing may look like. As our project is still in the design and development phase, details may change.
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
John West – Director
Jillian Dennis – Youth Director
Housing Society News & Updates
Rental Housing Listing – January 31st
Publication date: January 31st, 2024 SEARCHING FOR HOUSING? This list is published weekly on our website's blog, our Facebook page and via email to those who request to receive it via email. This list provides NEW listings only. If you would like to sign up to have...
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...
Dze L K’ant Affordable Housing Development
IMAGE: Dze L K'ant Affordable Housing Project Design Studio 9 Architecture + Planning Ltd Dze L K'ant Affordable Housing for Indigenous Families and Elders in Smithers, B.C. The Dze L K’ant Housing Society is currently developing our community’s first-urban based...
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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