“Everything Lu’ma does is grounded in the rights of Indigenous Peoples and respect and dignity for all.”
Lu’ma acknowledges, respects and honours the three local host Nations: xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples.
The 2023 Homeless Count in Greater Vancouver (Point in Time Count) report has been published.
Where Are All My Relations? Stories of Indigenous Homelessness in B.C. is an eleven-episode series that explores Indigenous homelessness rooted in Indigenous worldviews and experiences.
On November 19, Lu'ma Native Housing partnered with BC Housing to host the world premiere of Joseph Kafka’s feature film. The free screening was followed by a panel discussion.
Our Programs and Services
Over the past 40 years, Lu’ma has developed, owns and manages more than 550 affordable housing units. Lu’ma offers a wide range of programs and services that aim to alleviate poverty, improve the overall health of the urban Indigenous community and respond to the evolving needs of Indigenous Peoples.
Lu’ma Native Housing Society
Community Voice Mail
Aboriginal Youth Mentorship Program
Lu’ma Serves
Members from 56 BC’s First Nations Communities and
365 Nations from across Turtle Island, including Metis Peoples
Lu’ma Medical Centre
Our Medical Centre provides culturally safe and integrated primary healthcare to Indigenous Peoples and their families. Our team of Indigenous healthcare professionals and practitioners meets the needs of the urban Indigenous community in a holistic and caring way.
Our Values
People
Lu’ma and its sister societies are guided by a volunteer board of directors Indigenous to Turtle Island. Collectively, our dedicated team of more than 100 has over 300 years of experience in delivering affordable housing and programs to support Vancouver’s Indigenous communities.
Vision
Lu’ma empowers the Indigenous communities of Vancouver through culturally-appropriate housing, medical services and programs. We envision a future where Indigenous Peoples thrive through self-determination and are connected to their communities and traditions.
Partnerships
Lu’ma works closely with Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments to access funding for Indigenous homelessness service providers. Lu’ma is the first Indigenous Community Entity to pursue funding from the Federal Government’s Reaching Home program.
Community Impact
Over 40 Years of Service
Over 1800 Units of Housing
Over 300 Years of Combined Experience
Aboriginal Children’s Village
The Children’s Village came from a vision of providing a sense of belonging for children being raised in government care. The Village includes a large gathering space that accommodates large groups for cultural activities and teachings.
