Summary

• 58 new, affordable homes are now open on Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Nation lands near Kamloops
• Homes include apartments and townhouses designed to meet needs of Elders, people with disabilities and families with low incomes
• Delivered in partnership with the Nation, the project helps members remain connected to community, culture and supports

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Members of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Nation have access to more affordable housing with the opening of 58 new, affordable homes on reserve.

“Housing is foundational to the well-being of our members,” said Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc. “These new homes show what is possible when Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and our federal and provincial partners work together to support Elders, families and individuals to live safely and with dignity in their own community, strengthening long-term stability and advancing our shared commitment to self-determination and sustainable growth.”

The new housing includes a three‑storey apartment building with 30 homes for Elders and individuals with disabilities, along with 28 two‑storey townhomes for families with low incomes. The mix of homes was designed to reflect the Nation’s priorities and community needs.

“Through the Nation’s partnership and leadership, these new homes will help people stay rooted in their community, close to family, culture and supports,” said Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing affordable housing where it is needed, by providing safe, affordable places to live for Elders, people with disabilities and families.”

Supporting residents’ needs and community life

The 58 new homes at 745 Kamloopa Rd. include 10 one‑bedroom, 20 two‑bedroom, 14 three‑bedroom and 14 four‑bedroom units to meet the diverse needs of community members. A newly formed non‑profit housing provider, Yucwemínem ne Tsetsítcws‑kucw Society, will manage the day‑to‑day operation of the homes.

The development also includes shared indoor and outdoor spaces to support connection and well‑being, including:

• an indoor amenity room
• outdoor gathering areas with gazebos and picnic tables
• a basketball half-court

“Our government is committed to providing communities the support they need to build capacity to develop local solutions to homelessness and we are extremely proud to have contributed to the development of these new affordable homes for the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Nation,” said Gregor Robertson, federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. “Access to adequate, affordable housing is the foundation for socio-economic success, and stronger more resilient communities.” 

This project is part of a $19-billion housing investment by the B.C. government. Since 2017, the Province has more than 95,000 homes delivered or underway, including nearly 2,300 homes in Kamloops.

Quick Facts:

• The Province, through BC Housing, provided more than $9 million in grants through the Building BC: Community Housing Fund.
• The Province will also provide annual operating funding of more than $610,000 to the society.
• The federal government also provided more than $20 million through the Affordable Housing Fund.

Learn More:

• To learn how B.C. is working to deliver more homes for people, visit: https://gov.bc.ca/homesforpeople
• A map showing the location of all announced provincially funded housing projects in B.C. is available online: https://www.bchousing.org/homes-for-BC
• To learn how BC Housing is helping to build strong, inclusive communities, visit: https://www.bchousing.org/podcast