The National First Nations Homelessness Action Plan aims to support a First Nations-controlled approach to addressing homelessness by advocating for distinct funding and resources to develop and administer services, in support of First Nations exercising increased care and control of their own housing and social service systems.

The Action Plan contains goals based on priorities expressed by First Nations, service providers and other partners during engagement, and as supported by research, and puts forward recommendations for the federal government, provincial/territorial governments, and service providers. The implementation of these recommendations is imperative to support First Nations in delivering the necessary services and supports to their citizens, and addressing significant and urgent unmet needs. The plan also proposes First Nations-led actions, which provide a road map of the necessary steps in achieving the vision of holistic housing, supports and services for First Nations citizens no matter where they live.