Senakw, a First Nations-led development that will include 6,000 units of mostly rental apartments in 11 towers to be built on part of the traditional land of the Squamish Nation in Kitsilano, across the False Creek inlet west of downtown Vancouver.As it tackles the enormous task of building sufficient housing for a growing population, the Canadian development industry needs to recognize the power and potential of collaboration with Indigenous communities.
“Canada has a competitive advantage if we create Reconciliation Action Plans that empower Indigenous people, one of the fastest growing populations in the country,” he said. . One of the largest new housing projects in Vancouver is Senakw, a First Nations-led development that will include 6,000 units of mostly rental apartments in 11 towers to be built on part of the traditional land of the Squamish Nation in Kitsilano, across the False Creek inlet west of downtown Vancouver.