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 for 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 (4-plexes to 8-plexes), designed to foster community and efficient management
- Parking: Adequate surface parking for residents and visitors.
- Shared space: Outdoor cultural and healing 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.
Have your say
We want to hear from our neighbours—the residents of Overlanders and the surrounding neighbourhoods. Please complete the Wahkohtowin Community Feedback Form below to share your input. Your feedback will help ensure this project reflects community needs and priorities.
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Community appreciation draw: Eligible participants will be entered into a draw to win a gift card.
Updates
This page will be updated as the project progresses. In December 2025, we’ll publish a What We Heard Report capturing the input received through this community engagement.
Contact
Do you have questions about the project or this engagement? Connect with us at:
- Email: engagement@metishousing.ca
- Phone: 587-855-6453