The MNO Housing Census is Coming Back in 2027

In 2022, thousands of Métis citizens helped tell the full story of housing in our communities. In January 2027, we’re doing it again — and we need every household to take part.

Section 1 — Key Messages

In 2022, thousands of Métis citizens helped tell the full story of housing in our communities. In January 2027, we’re doing it again — and we need every household to take part.

Our goal for 2027 is simple: even more households, in every region, completing the Census. If you took part last time, thank you — please do it again. If you didn’t, this is your chance to make sure your household is counted.

Section 2 — Results and Impact

What the last Census told us

The 2022–23 Housing Census asked 76 questions about household size, home type and condition, ownership, affordability, and access to services. A few of the findings that are now shaping MNO’s housing work:

  • Most citizens own their homes. About 77% of MNO households own their home and 21% rent — but ownership doesn’t always mean a home is in good shape.
  • Many homes need work. 23% of homes needed major repairs and another 37% needed minor repairs, while 41% required only regular maintenance.
  • Citizens are investing in their own homes. Around 9,220 households carried out repairs or renovations, totalling an estimated $191 million over three years.
  • Affordability and stability remain real pressures. About 7% of households were either not currently housed or felt at risk of homelessness within the coming year.
  • Households are diverse. From couples and families with children to seniors living alone and single-parent households, the Census captured the full range of how Métis citizens live — information that helps us design programs that fit real needs.
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How your data is already making a difference

The Census isn’t a survey that sits on a shelf. It directly informs how the MNO plans programs and where it advocates for funding:

  • Planning real housing developments. Insights from the 2022–23 Census — including that many households in the region were larger families on lower incomes — helped identify the need behind MNO’s affordable housing development in Midland (Region 7), supported through the Métis Nation Housing Sub-Accord
  • Shaping programs and supports. Census data guides MNO housing programs across the continuum, from the Emergency Repair Program and Home Buyers Contribution Program to the Housing Stabilization & Homelessness Program.
  • Advocating with government. The MNO uses Census data — provincially, regionally, and community by community — to make the case to other governments for the resources Métis citizens need. Better data means a stronger voice.
  • When you complete the Census, you’re not just answering questions. You’re building the evidence that turns into homes, repairs, and support for Métis families.

Section 3 — Resources

Get ready for January 2027

  • Launch: The 2027 MNO Housing Census opens in January 2027.
  • How to take part: You’ll be able to complete the Census online, by phone, or on paper by request. Only one questionnaire per household is needed.
  • Who can participate: MNO citizens aged 16 and older with contact information on file with the MNO Registry will receive an invitation. Make sure your contact information is up to date with the MNO Registry so we can reach you.

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Questions?

Contact the Housing Census team at HousingCensus@metisnation.org.