The City’s 2023
identified a significant and growing housing need that disproportionately affects Indigenous households. About 5% of Edmonton's population is Indigenous, while between 55 and 65% of those experiencing homelessness identify as Indigenous. Citywide, 1 in 4 renter households pays more than it can afford on housing costs. Among Indigenous renter households, that figure rises to 1 in 3.The City’s recommendations for how to prioritize and incentivize Indigenous-led affordable housing that were created through engagement with Indigenous housing providers, support service providers and advocacy groups focused on poverty and homelessness. The strategy provides guidance on how to create more Indigenous-led affordable and supportive housing.
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