Cranbrook can expect a new Indigenous-led housing development this upcoming spring, offering 45 new affordable homes for Indigenous residents.
The announcement came from the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs and Aboriginal Housing Management Association
The project is led by ʔAqantⱠanam Housing Society in Cranbrook, which plans to begin demolition in January 2026, with builds expected to break ground in spring 2026. The redevelopment aims to replace aging housing with modern homes designed by Indigenous organizations to reflect cultural values and community priorities.
“Indigenous housing providers have been leading the way in creating safe, culturally grounded homes. These projects show what’s possible when we work in partnership to support Indigenous-led solutions that meet the needs of communities,” said Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle.
The Cranbrook redevelopments are just one part of a series of projects made possible by the investment of more than $29 million to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA). These housing redevelopments are being prioritized driven by a “for Indigenous, by Indigenous” approach. The housing plans being implemented quickly show how AHMA members constantly deliver results at the speed, scope and scale needed to grapple today’s housing crisis demands.
A $19-billion housing investment by the B.C. government continues to help projects such as these go from blueprints to buildings. With over 93,000 homes built in the province since 2017, these housing redevelopments in Cranbrook along with Fort Nelson will be the newest additions to that total.
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