Siksika Nation
policies and policy amendments
Siksika Nation has established four new policies to support decision-making, service delivery, and community development. These policies were approved by Ohkinniinaa ki Ninaaiks in June, 2026 and provide guidance to Siksika’i’koan for housing programs, land management, and public infrastructure services. They help to ensure clear, consistent, and transparent processes across the Nation.
About the Policies
Public Works Policy
The Public Works Policy provides direction for the management, operation, and maintenance of community infrastructure and public works services. It helps clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations related to public infrastructure within Siksika Nation.
Land Use Policy Amendment
The Land Use Policy was originally approved in 2022. This Amendment updates how land management decisions are considered and administered. The policy is intended to support consistent decision-making and provide greater clarity around land use processes and requirements.
Rental Housing Policy Amendment
The Rental Housing Policy was originally approved in 2024. The Amendment provides updated guidance for Nation-owned rental housing. The policy helps clarify housing administration processes, responsibilities, and expectations for tenants and administrators.
Affordable Home Purchase Policy
The Affordable Home Purchase Policy (AHPP) formalizes the previous ‘Dollar Home Program.’ The AHPP establishes a fair, transparent process for eligible Siksika’i’koan to purchase previously Nation-owned homes requiring major renovations for $1.00. The policy outlines requirements, processes, and expectations related to participation in the program.
Why These policies matter
These policies matter because they help Siksika’i’koan understand what services and resources are available, how decisions are made, and what rules apply across the Public Works, Land Management and Housing Departments.
By setting out clear, transparent, and consistent processes, the policies support fair and equitable access to housing programs, public works services, and land management processes. They also reflect Siksika-led decision-making by putting Siksika-created rules in place to guide how important community services and resources are managed now and into the future.
Where to find the policies
Community members can access the approved policies through the following channels:
Online
Review the polices by selecting one of the links below:
Printed Copies
Review the polices by selecting one of the links below:
Available at the relevant department upon request and during regular office hours. You are welcome to review them there, but copies cannot be taken home.
Open Houses and Community Information Sessions
Community open houses and information sessions are being held to provide opportunities for members to learn more about each policy, ask questions, and connect with staff.
See below for upcoming Open Houses:
Learn More
Additional information will be shared through Siksika Nation’s social media channels, community posters, and Aitsiniki Magazine.
Over the coming months, Siksika Nation will also host community open houses and information sessions where members can learn more about the policies, ask questions, and receive additional information. These sessions will explain what each policy does, what changes are being introduced, what will remain the same, and how the policies will be implemented.
For more information, contact:
Siksika Public Works
Siksika Housing
Siksika Land Management
Terrence Bear Chief (communications Coordinator)
Siksika communications