“Linda’s commitment to affordable housing is evidenced by her many accomplishments, which range from the practical to the prestigious. From property management services and training workshops for housing providers to helping non-profits develop new affordable housing with her expertise as development consultant and community planner, Linda has made her mark on the affordable housing sector in B.C. and beyond. As a former CEO of AHMA, Linda also played a significant role in the transfer of Indigenous social housing to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association. We are proud to congratulate Linda on this well-deserved award.”

“Linda has worked for many years in our Indigenous community as a champion for people in many areas of social, cultural  and housing programming .She has travelled with us in our canoe guiding and paddling to new destinations while learning and practising cultural protocols. Her work has enriched and empowered our communities and is a great example of reconciliation”

“I have long admired Linda for the passion with which she has embraced community building as core throughout her distinguished housing career. Linda’s commitment to ensuring that the vision for Siem Lelum was realized is simply the latest of a long list of inspiring achievements. Mentor, role model and friend, Linda is a rocking, warrior woman!

And I am so happy that Linda is being honoured in this way!”

“On February 22, 2013 during a Traditional Witnessing Ceremony held at the
Bill Reid Gallery in Vancouver to honour the Province wide devolution of
off reserve Aboriginal housing, the Aboriginal Housing Management
Association honoured Linda Ross for her: “visionary history with AHMA as
our first CEO.”

“Whose outstanding dedication and vision have furthered the cause of
affordable housing in British Columbia”

“Unsung hero. In recognition of your dedication & generous support in
the field of Property Management”

“Thank you for your spirit of excellence that you give to me and others
you work with.”