Land and Housing Development Project
Land and Housing Development Project — Membership Vote
ʼNa̱mg̱is First Nation is holding a membership vote on a proposal to borrow up to $46 million to support housing and infrastructure projects over the next three years. The Nation is also actively seeking grant opportunities to reduce the overall project cost.
To help members learn more about the project and ask questions, ʼNa̱mg̱is will be hosting three information sessions:
1st In-Person Information Session
December 1st — 5 PM to 8 PM
Lawrence Ambers Memorial Recreation Centre
1st St, Alert Bay, BC V0N 0C3
1st Virtual Information Session
December 8th — 6 PM to 8 PM
To watch this livestream see the video below:
2nd In-Person Information Session
POSTPONED
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2nd Virtual Information Session
POSTPONED
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Membership Vote
POSTPONED
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Leading up to the vote, updates will be shared regularly through official ʼNa̱mg̱is communication channels.
Follow our updates through these channels:
- Our App – check out this post on our website for help with downloading the app. The Communications Manager will approve requests as soon as possible.
- TeamUp – use this calendar to add the dates to your own calendar if you don’t use the App (which also has an events section you can add events to your own calendar from)
Project Documents & Resources
Below are documents and resources related to the Land and Housing Development Project. This includes Nation policies and laws, presentations, and project-specific materials such as mailouts, FAQs, and information guides.
To support transparency, previous communcations will remain available on this page as project timelines or details change.
‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation Documents:
- Community Land Use Plan (2024)
- Financial Administration Law (2018)
- Finance Policy (2020)
- Clarification of Key Sections: Pages 38 and 44 of the Finance Policy outline what must be shared before a borrowing authorization vote: the loan amount, its purpose, interest costs, and repayment approach. These requirements are already met in the information package.
- Housing Policy (2011)
- Land Code (2018)
- Community Comprehensive Plan (2022)
First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA):
- First Nations Finance Authority (coming soon)
- First Nations Finance Authority – Contact
Presentations:
- Renewal Homes Project Proposal
- September 9th Presentation to Chief and Council by Lands Department
Land and Development Project Membership Vote Documents:
- Mail-Out Package (Nov 2025 Mailout – Archived)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Information Guide
- December 2025 Update (Dec 2025 Mailout)