Building Wellness, Housing & Health, Stronger Together: A Collaborative Toolkit

Building Wellness, Housing and Health, Stronger Together: A Collaborative Toolkit for First Nations Communities was developed to strengthen collaboration between the health and housing sectors in First Nations communities. Recognizing that safe, healthy housing is a foundational determinant of health and wellness, this practical resource supports communities in building stronger partnerships that lead to more coordinated, culturally grounded, and community-driven services.
 
Designed as an introductory "101" guide, the toolkit helps communities and organizations:
Build stronger connections between housing and health programs and services.
Learn from successful approaches and promising practices already being implemented in First Nations communities.
Apply First Nations values, knowledge systems, and strengths-based approaches to planning and service delivery.
Access practical templates, tools, models, and step-by-step guidance to support frontline workers, managers, leadership, and community planners.
 
More than just a resource, the toolkit is intended to spark meaningful conversations, foster collaboration across sectors, and create a shared understanding of how housing and health can work together to improve community wellness.
 
For those ready to deepen their knowledge, the toolkit also connects readers with additional "201-level" resources, providing opportunities to continue learning, strengthen local capacity, and advance collaborative approaches that support healthier First Nations communities.