Miyoskamin
As a second stage housing project of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal - we are a transitional housing program that provides affordable, accessible, and safe housing to Indigenous women and their children in the greater Montreal area.
Women who live here have access to supports, services, and community while nurturing a strong sense of autonomy, independence
Our housing program is run in partnership with the Office Municipal D’Habitation de Montreal. Participants at Miyoskamin must be eligible for the Rent Supplement Program ensuring they rent is only 25% of their income.
Once accepted, participants can live at Miyoskamin for 3-5 years, and live independently in their own apartment.
what we offer
23 subsidized housing units, ranging from 1 to 3 bedroom units, for single Indigenous participants or participants with their children
Fully furnished units with bedroom & living room furniture and appliances
Group workshops & in-house programming
Access to traditional support services
On site Empowerment Workers to support participants in their healing plans
Access to a family lawyer
Intergenerational Trauma Counselor
Youth Programming
eligibility
If you are interested in applying to the housing program at Miyoskamin, please carefully read the below eligibility requirements:
Participants must qualify for the OMHM Rent Supplement Program in order to pay rent equal to a maximum of 25% of their income.
Participants must commit to working on a tailored empowerment Plan
As part of this plan, participants must enroll in an educational, vocational, or training program
interested in joining the Miyoskamin housing program?
Important: If the link is not activated at the moment, it’s because the applications are currently closed.
location
Determining the location of Miyoskamin was a crucial step. The site of Miyoskamin is strategically located in the downtown area of Montreal - walking distance to schools, parks, the metro line, and many community organizations serving urban indigenous families. This ensures that families who choose to live at Miyoskamin, do not need to be isolated from resources they have pre-existing relationships with.
Address:
757 Rue des Seigneurs
Montréal, QC H3J 1Y2
faq
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Follow this link to apply. If the link is not activated at the moment, it’s because the applications are currently closed.
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Indigenous Women over 18 years old, single or with their children.
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- Filled out application form
- Latest tax report or notice of assessment of the past year
- Letter of referral from a community organization worker.
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You can stay at Miyoskamin up to 3 to 5 years. Our goal is to help you find a long term stable housing plan after your stay at Miyoskamin. Once you are ready, you will start exploring future housing options with the help of our Empowerment Worker.
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Your partner cannot move into Miyoskamin.
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Yes, you live in an autonomous apartment and you are allowed visitors. However, there are some guidelines according to our building regulations that need to be followed for visitors.
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Once you send your application with the required documents, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. This interview will take approximately 1 hour and will be led by 2 members of the team. After the interview, there will be a selection committee meeting and you will be contacted if you’ve been approved by Miyoskamin. Once you are approved, you will need to start the OMHM process to find out if you are eligible for the Rent Supplement Program (RSP). Once you send your OMHM application, the delay of approval can take up to 60 days. Once you receive your OMHM approval, you will be allotted an apartment and ready to move in !
If you are not selected , you will also hear back from us.
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- Bed , mattress & nightstand
- Kitchen appliances, kitchen table & chairs
- Couch and living room table
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This is a case by case situation, to be discussed with Miyoskamin during the application process.
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ee OMHM eligibility rules by following https://www.omhm.qc.ca/en/submit-application/eligibility-criteria#Occupancy%20standardsthis link.
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Pets are not allowed at Miyoskamin, unless you have a service animal (ex: animal helping you with a disability; visibility impaired, anxiety, etc.)
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Questions in regards to your OMHM application can be answered here