The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is hosting a pair of housing forums on April 15 and April 18, 2026, to provide community members with updates on housing initiatives and to discuss ongoing housing needs.
The sessions are intended to give residents a space to learn about current programs, understand policy changes, and offer feedback directly to leadership. These meetings follow a commitment by the First Nation to maintain transparent communication with its membership as it expands its housing portfolio both on-reserve and in urban areas.
The in community sessions are being held April 15, 2026, 5pm to 8pm, in the Private Tom Chief Memorial Hall. The urban sessions are being held April 18, 2026, 10am to 2pm, at Canad Inns Garden CIty.
The First Nation, located approximately 64 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, currently oversees housing for a membership of over 2,000 people. Last year, the community marked a significant milestone by breaking ground on the Ellswood, a large housing development in Winnipeg. That project is set to provide 147 units, including 60 that are designated as deeply affordable, to help address housing shortages faced by many families.
Recent community discussions have also focused on clarifying how housing projects are funded and managed. Following questions raised earlier this year regarding the use of specific government funding for housing, the Nation’s leadership initiated a series of forums and an independent audit to ensure accountability. Community members are encouraged to attend the upcoming sessions to engage with the leadership team and help shape the future of local housing programs.
