Wahkohtowin Community

A new affordable housing community planned for Edmonton’s Overlanders neighbourhood

Project Overview

Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC), a not-for-profit owned by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta, is developing Wahkohtowin Community in Edmonton’s Overlanders neighbourhood. The project will provide culturally appropriate, inclusive, affordable housing for Indigenous peoples.

Wahkohtowin means kinship in Cree. This project reflects our mission to offer affordable, adequate, suitable, and accessible housing that strengthens connections between residents, their culture, and their neighbourhood.

Our vision is to create a community that demonstrates the interconnection of relationships, inclusivity, and affordability while delivering remarkable social outcomes. Wahkohtowin Community will provide homes and support for Indigenous women, children, youth, seniors, and people with disabilities, meeting urgent housing needs while building connection and stability.

Why it Matters

This project will provide more than just housing. Wahkohtowin Community aims to:

  • Strengthen cultural ties, supporting core wellness for Indigenous peoples.
  • Offer affordable homes alongside access to supports such as service navigation, early learning, life-skills development, and other coordinated wellness supports.
  • Create safe, durable, energy-efficient homes that remain affordable for the lifetime of the development.
  • Foster belonging, safety, and inclusivity among residents and the surrounding neighbourhood.

By combining affordable housing with coordinated supports, this development will help residents build stability while also benefiting the broader community.

Project Details

  • Homes: 97 three-storey townhomes and multi-family homes designed to foster community and efficient management.
  • Parking: Adequate surface parking for residents and visitors.
  • Shared space: Outdoor cultural and gathering space for residents and neighbours.
  • Supports: A mix of on-site programs and coordinated services, such as cultural programming, service navigation, early learning supports, life-skills development, and access to wellness supports.
  • Design: Energy-efficient and environmentally responsible construction, including improved wall and roof insulation, triple-pane windows, LED lighting, low-flow plumbing, high-efficiency hot water systems, energy-recovery ventilation, accessibility features, and more. These features will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower utility costs, and increase comfort for residents.

Proposed Site Plan

Proposed Site Plan

Final plans may change based on input received from various interested parties.

 

Updates

This page will be updated as the project progresses. 

  • Fall 2025: Community engagement took place through the Wahkohtowin Community Feedback Form, along with information sharing and outreach to the community and key stakeholders.
  • Late 2025 or early 2026: A What We Heard report summarizing community feedback will be shared on this page, following a review and analysis of the feedback received.

Contact

We’re committed to open, ongoing communication as the Wahkohtowin Community project moves forward. Community members in the surrounding area are welcome to share questions, concerns or feedback related to the development,