View of the Citaapi Mountain

Our Vision

The Citaapi Mahtii Affordable Housing Society was formed in 2019 to provide affordable housing for indigenous people in Port Alberni.

The Society believes that safe, affordable, and secure housing for Indigenous people in the Port Alberni region provides the foundation for a healthy quality of life. The well-being of families, the growth and development of children, the safety and wellbeing of youth, and the health outcomes of seniors are determined in a large part by the quality of their living environment.

The vision of the Society is to create homes for people in a community that embraces the Indigenous history, values, and culture of the region. The vision will incorporate many key elements that make a wholesome, healthy, and safe living environment that is multicultural and multigenerational.


THE VISION PRINCIPLES

Create Homes
Families, Elders, Singles, Youth

Make a Gathering Space
Multipurpose
Celebration - acoustics, culturally responsive
Food

Embrace Tradition
Fish processing - outdoor tables, canning,
Art
Indigenous planting - gardens

Facilitate Education
Training, teaching, daycare

Promote Healthy Living

Barefoot on ground
Safe, clean living environment
Medical support

Make a Sustainable Environment
Environmental - energy efficiency, quality construction
Social - lower living costs, keeping community together

Provide for Management
Office
Community connections
Resident support

Board of Directors

Together, the Board Directors provide governance to the Citaapi Mahtii (Housing) Society and contribute their knowledge, skills, and strength in the collective pursuit of our mission.

  • Wally Samuel - President
  • Greg Louie - Vice President 
  • Gina Amos - Treasurer 
  • Marisa Bennett - Secretary 
  • George Frank
  • Angus Campbell