Reaching Home Projects

As the Indigenous Community Entity for Hamilton, the Coalition of Hamilton Indigenous Leadership receives federal funding through Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy.

Through a Call for Proposals process, CHIL allocates Reaching Home funding to local Indigenous agencies who provide programs, services, and resources to prevent and address Indigenous homelessness in our community.

We Are Braided Together

Led by Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg, this program provides cultural supports to Indigenous families experiencing or at risk of homelessnes

Homelessness Mobile Care Program

Led by De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre, this project supports Indigenous community members experiencing homelessness to access appropriate health and medical services.

Emergency Outreach Program

Led by the Native Women's Centre, this program provides food hampers to Indigenous community members and helps connect those in need with appropriate programs and services.

All My Relations Program

Led by the Native Women's Centre, this program supports Indigenous individuals and families to transition into stable, appropriate, and safe housing.

"16 Steven Street"

Led by Sacajawea Housing Inc., this project created 17 new housing units for Indigenous community members.

Soaring Spirit Festival & Education Conference

Led by Branches of Native Development, this project provides cultural supports, activities, and ceremonies to Indigenous community members experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Indigenous Drop-in

Led by the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre, this program provides a culturally safe space for Indigenous community members to access housing supports and connect with peers in a community-based setting.