b'UUNNLLOOCCKKININGG T THHEE P POOTTEENNTTIAIALLWWe ew worokr kw withit hF iFrsirts Nt Nataiotinosn sto t oh ehlepl pth tehmem a caccecsess sp rpivriavtaet es escetcotro r finfiannacnicnign gfo fro or no nre rseesrevrev eh ohmomeoewownenresrhsihpi.p E. mEmbrbarcaec eaab rbigrihgthetre fru ftuutruer.e.-BBe eaap aprat rot fo tfh teh eh ohuosuisnign gtr tarnasnfsofromrmataiotino!n!ViVsiist iwt wwwww.fn.fmnmhfh.cf.ac ato t ole laeranr nm moroer.e.DiscDlaisimclearim: Aelrl : inAflol rinmfoartimona tiiso ns uisb jseucbt jteoc ct htoa ncghea.n Cgeo.n Csuolnt souulrtowuerb wsieteb soitre c oorn tcaocnt tuasc tf ourstfhoerltahtee slat tuepstd uatpedsa.tes.This past year, the First Nations Market Housing Fund (the Fund) has embarked on a transformative journey, undergoing a comprehensive reform to strengthen the link between homeownership and First Nation communities. Since 2008, we have worked with 41% of all First Nations in Canada. Yet, many First Nations are still unaware of the Fund and what we do.Our goal is to increase the number of First NationEnhancing Resources. Prospective homeowners members who become homeowners in their ownwant more and better information on the pathways to communities. Facilitating access to homeownership forhomeownership. Paired with a new communications First Nation individuals is crucial to bridging the gapstrategy, we aim to improve our effectiveness at between on-reserve and off-reserve housing.communicating key pieces of information.This has driven us to change our vision statement to New Products and Services. Credit Enhancement First Nations Prosperity through Homeownership. and Capacity Development have been the two products offered by the Fund since 2008. Needs Homeownership extends beyond providing shelter;have evolved since then, so we need to follow suit. it represents an opportunity for individuals and communities to achieve financial independence andFostering autonomy. Our Board of Trustees is foster long-term prosperity. As such, First Nationsworking with the CMHC to fully transfer the Funds have a vested interest in encouraging and supportingmandate and accountability to First Nations caretheir members to embrace homeownership. This hasand control.compelled us to make the following changes:Through the power of homeownership, we can Re-focusing efforts. Participation in the Creditbreak free from government funding dependencies Enhancement (CE) program will no longer be aand create self-sustaining economies. Lets create requirement as we prioritize our focus on First a legacy of empowerment, prosperity, and self-Nation homeownership. determination for all First Nations.'