Brantford Native Housing

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday evening for our 4th Annual Strawberry Social!

We were honoured to host an event where community members, tenants, and staff could come together, stand alongside one another, and enjoy an evening filled with social songs, drumming, delicious food, and meaningful connection.

Events like these remind us of the importance of gathering as a community sharing laughter, strengthening relationships, and celebrating the bonds that bring us together. We are grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so special.

Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to creating many more memories together in the years to come.

Time for Pick Up!!

We recognize and celebrate the strength, care, and dedication of the incredible fathers and male caregivers in our community. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and mentors play such an important role in supporting families, guiding loved ones, and helping our communities thrive. We want to take a moment to honour that and show our appreciation by offering a limited number of special Father’s Day gifts for BNH tenants. It’s a small way for us to say thank you and share something meaningful with those who give so much every day.

Pick-Up at our Office - 318 Colborne Street:
June 17th and 18th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Today, on Senior Abuse Awareness Day, we join communities across the country in raising awareness about elder abuse and the importance of protecting and supporting our seniors and Elders.

Elder abuse is a very real issue that can take many forms, including emotional, physical, financial, and social harm. Too many seniors experience mistreatment, neglect, or exploitation, often in silence.

Our Elders and seniors deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, kindness, and care. They are the knowledge keepers, storytellers, caregivers, and community builders who have contributed so much throughout their lives. Their wisdom, strength, and teachings continue to guide us and enrich our communities every day.

Today, we encourage everyone to take a stand, check in on the seniors in their lives, and help create communities where Elders feel safe, valued, heard, and supported.

We honour and thank our Elders and seniors for their many contributions and remain committed to a community built on respect, compassion, and inclusion.

For more information, please contact Seniors Safety Line 1-866-299-1011

Our Supportive Housing team has been getting the gardens ready at our youth house!

This work is more than just preparing soil and planting seeds. For our supportive housing community, gardening can be a way to reconnect with the land, culture, and traditional teachings. It also supports healing through hands on, calming activity, while building routine, responsibility, and a sense of belonging in a shared space.

As the garden grows, so does the sense of community and growth. Our group can see the results of their care, work together, and take pride in something they’ve helped create. It’s a meaningful way to support wellness, connection, and cultural grounding within supportive housing.

Stay tuned for updates!

Blue Jean Jacket Day | Missing and Murdered Indigenous Boys and Men

Today we recognize Blue Jean Jacket Day and take time to remember and honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Boys and Men.

This display was created through messages written on blue jean jackets, each one carrying words of support, remembrance, hope, love, and advocacy. Together, they tell a story of lives that mattered, lives that are missed, and the families and communities who continue to carry them in their hearts.

As Indigenous people, we know that every person belongs to a family, a community, and a nation. The loss of our men and boys leaves a space that can never truly be filled. Today is a reminder that they deserve to be remembered, their stories deserve to be told, and their families deserve answers and justice.

The reflections of the trees captured in these photos remind us of our connection to the land and to one another. Even in difficult conversations, we can find strength in community, in remembrance, and in the responsibility we carry to continue speaking their names.

Each jacket holds a message, but together they share one truth: our men and boys are loved, they are missed, and they are not forgotten.

We hold space today for all the families, friends, and communities impacted by the loss of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Boys and Men.

Miigwech and Nya:Węh.

Today we are at Home Depot sharing information about our Ehnita House Youth Supportive Housing Program and the important work being done to support Indigenous youth in our community.

We are incredibly grateful to Home Depot for supporting our Ehnita House through their Orange Door Campaign. Their commitment to helping end youth homelessness is making a meaningful impact and helping provide youth with the support, stability, and opportunities they deserve.

A special thank you to the amazing Home Depot staff and customers for your generosity and support. If you're stopping by the store, be sure to check out their beautiful Garden Centre and consider making a donation through the Orange Door Campaign. Together, we can make a difference and help ensure that every young person has a safe place to call home.

Thank you for supporting Indigenous youth and helping build stronger communities.

IndigenousYouth CommunitySupport Brantford

This week, Doug and Vanessa joined our seniors for their weekly programming, where participants enjoyed a relaxing Chair Yoga session.

We would like to extend a big thank you to Cynthia from Modo Yoga for sharing her time, knowledge, and guidance with our seniors. Your thoughtful instruction created a welcoming space for everyone to move, stretch, and connect.

Chair yoga is a wonderful form of exercise that makes the benefits of yoga accessible to seniors and individuals with limited mobility. Regular participation can help improve flexibility, balance, strength, circulation, and posture, while also reducing stress and promoting relaxation. It provides an opportunity to stay active in a safe and supportive environment, regardless of physical ability.

BNH is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our community members through meaningful programming that encourages connection, wellness, and lifelong learning.

Last evening we came together in a good way for a guided painting session with local artist Loralei Jamieson. Community members had the opportunity to create their own strawberry coaster sets while learning new techniques and sharing in a creative experience together.

One of the most meaningful parts of the evening was watching the way community members interacted with one another throughout the program. People shared ideas, asked questions, offered encouragement, and celebrated each other’s work as it came to life. Whether someone was picking up a paintbrush for the first time or sharing tips from their own experience, there was a real sense of support and connection around the tables.

It was wonderful to see youth, seniors, caregivers, and families creating side by side. These shared experiences create opportunities for conversation and relationship-building that don’t always happen in our day-to-day lives. Through painting together, community members were able to slow down, connect, and spend intentional time with one another.

The ode’imin (strawberry) holds an important place in many of our teachings. Often referred to as the heart berry, it reminds us of love, kindness, and living from the heart. Those teachings could be felt throughout the evening as community members showed patience, care, and encouragement toward one another.

Programs like this remind us that the most meaningful part of creating is often the time spent together. These moments help strengthen community, build intergenerational connections, and continue walking in line with the teachings of Mino Bimaadiziwin.

Miigwech and Nya:Węh to Loralei for sharing her gifts with our community, and to everyone who joined us for the evening.

We are partnering again this year with Gihekdagye Friendship Centre and the other many amazing community organizations for this year's National Indigenous People's Day Celebration!

We invite all of our tenants, families, friends, and community members to join us for a day of culture, connection, and celebration.

Sunday, June 21, 2026
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Earl Haig Family Fun Park, Brantford

Free Admission
Free Lunch (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the sponsors' food tent)

Come out and enjoy music, local artisans and vendors, community resources, family friendly activities, and the opportunity to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

We are looking forward to a day bringing our community together and creating opportunities to connect, and celebrate our culture in a good way. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones.

Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there!

Check out our Calendar!

Are you looking to see what we have coming up this June at Brantford Native Housing? Check out our calendar and stay tunes to our social media pages for updates!