Chief Agnes McCoy Centre Opens!
Lu’ma Development Management provided development management services to the Aqanttanam Housing Society to successfully complete this exciting new affordable housing project for Indigenous people in Cranbrook.
The project provides 39 new affordable rental homes for Indigenous families, Elders, seniors and individuals with a range of household incomes. The three storey wood frame building features one, two and three bedroom units.
The Aqanttanam Housing Society provided the land for the project and owns and operates the building. The Province provided capital funding through the Indigenous Housing Fund and will also provide an annual operating subsidy as well as construction financing. The Columbia Basin Trust also contributed a grant for the project.
The building is named in honor of the late Agnes McCoy, an elected Chief and respected Elder from ?aq’am, a member community of the Ktunaxa Nation. Chief McCoy was one of the founders of the Aqanttanam Housing Society.
Lu’ma Development Management is a leading Indigenous social purpose real estate development management firm working with Indigenous organizations and governments across the Province of BC to make affordable housing projects a reality for Indigenous people. LDM currently has nearly 1000 housing units completed, under construction and in development.
Posted on 2021-06-10
Join Our Team!
Lu'ma Development Management is hiring. We are looking for a development manager who is excited about real estate development and being part of a dynamic and diverse team of professionals.
Posted on 2020-11-3
Artist Request for Proposals
Aboriginal Land Trust is seeking proposals from Indigenous Artists of all disciplines to design artwork, which will be displayed on a building currently under construction at 342 Wale Road, Colwood, BC.
Deadline for submissions is October 14, 2020 at 5:00PM (PDT)
Posted on 2020-09-29
Artist Request for Proposals
Lu'ma Native BCH Housing Society is seeking proposals from Female Indigenous Artists from Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations of all disciplines to design artwork, which will be displayed on a building currently under construction at 950 Main St., Vancouver, BC.
Deadline for submissions is October 2, 2020 at 5:00PM (PDT)
Posted on 2020-09-17
Lu’ma Development Management Welcomes a New Interim CEO
Lu’ma Development Management (LDM) is delighted to announce the promotion of Blair Bellerose to the position of Interim CEO. Blair is Métis and Cree and a member of the Fort McKay First Nation in northern Alberta.
LDM has experienced steady growth since its inception in 2017 while strongly committed to its core mandate to be guided by Indigenous leadership and to build capacity to serve BC Indigenous organizations. This includes mentoring, developing and supporting staff to enable LDM to promote from within the company.
Blair joined LDM in 2019 as a Development Manager, bringing 20 years’ experience in Urban Aboriginal programming, governance and research with expertise in employment and training, leadership, and service excellence. Prior to coming to LDM, Blair was the Regional Program Development Advisor for Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples with Indigenous Services Canada and previously, the Director of Employment Services for Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS). Blair holds a Master’s Degree in Urban Studies from Simon Fraser University where his research focused on urban Indigenous organizations and the non-profit sector.
Blair is looking forward to continuing his development management role with his current clients, helping them to realize the completion of their social purpose real estate projects. He is also excited to take on the new challenges of building relationships, providing management and leadership while working to continue the successful growth of LDM.
Blair can be reached at blair@lumadevelopment.ca
Lu’ma Development Management offers exciting career opportunities for Indigenous people. We are currently seeking a Development Manager to join the team and welcome inquiries from qualified individuals. Inquiries should be directed to blair@lumadevelopment.ca
Posted on 2020-07-29
Aboriginal Land Trust Society's Colwood Project Blessing Ceremony
A Blessing Ceremony was held on June 5th, 2019, at the site of the new Aboriginal Land Trust Society housing project at 342 Wale Road in Colwood BC. The Blessing was conducted by members of the local First Nations, including the Esquimalt and Songhees, on whose traditional territories the project is being built. Construction is now underway for this exciting affordable housing project which will provide 124 homes for Vancouver Island Indigenous families and individuals. The project is close to transit links, the Juan de Fuca library branch, West Shore Parks and Recreation facilities and other resources.
Posted on 2019-07-05