Indigenous planning: process and development of a community housing plan for Swan Lake First Nation

• Main Author: Mbadugha, Marie Cecile Esclanda
• Other Authors: Skelton, Ian (City Planning), Milgrom, Richard (City Planning) Himbeault, Dianne (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
• Language: unknown
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: Indigenous planning; Housing; First Nation Community housing plan; Swan Lake First Nation; First Nation on-reserve housing condition; First Nations
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/15796

This practicum examined Indigenous planning as the theoretical framework and foundation of this project. Literature reviews on First Nations on-reserve housing conditions were examined to understand the struggles Indigenous communities face when it comes to housing. Based on the literature reviews, it was determined that housing has been an issue in many First Nation communities, perpetuating a demand for planning to explore remedies to minimize or eradicate this social concern. From understanding Indigenous planning practices, the practicum explored the Indigenous community of Swan Lake First Nation (SLFN) and the housing challenges they experience. Through planning with SLFN community members to determine methods that would address the housing challenges, the development of a community housing plan was suggested. The process and development of SLFN community housing plan was documented in this practicum.