Weaving Governance Back Home: Reclaiming Indigenous Housing Through Relational Planning

Abstract This article argues that reclaiming Indigenous housing sovereignty requires systemic transformation rooted in Indigenous governance, not adaptations to colonial frameworks. Centering a Quw’utsun Sleni’ perspective, it introduces a relational model of housing grounded in snuw’uy’ulh (teachings), kinship and community‐led decision‐making. Drawing on Indigenous research paradigms and using story as method, the article critiques Western housing interventions and outlines a phased policy roadmap for Indigenous‐led renewal. Emphasizing relational accountability and self‐determination, this article advances a model of convergence where Indigenous governance and planning principles form the foundation for sustainable, resilient and culturally grounded Indigenous housing futures.