Urban Native Homes Inc.

To my blog readers around the world please read the link below, it's published by the Hamilton Spectator newspaper

Well folks the day of reckoning has arrived for UNH’s. I recommend after the new board members are appointed to vote on replacing the current UNH’s management:

1. A new acting Director

2. Replace the HSC
3. Replace the current HOW for KMHC

Family play time is over for the mother and daughter team UNH's Acting Director Christine Lenze and Housing Service Coordinator Ingrid Nosel. When staff is instructed not to talk to certain tenants or risk being fired is something I totally disagree with. Communication between I and UNH’s is nil because I’m not to talk to the staff. When I have a tenant issue I’m to mail a letter to head office, No phones calls and no verbal communication whatsoever. I’m not allowed to attend KMHC programs and when I was told I cannot attend the UNH’s Christmas gathering 2015 I was disappointed, I mean how heartless can UNH’s management be during the holidays. All these restrictions are without a court order. A few months ago in hope of improving tenant and landlord relations I suggested in writing to UNH’s director Christine Lenze we have a civil meeting to clear the air. She never replied back I’m sure her mother Ingrid had some influence on that.

I believe change is a good thing for Urban Native Homes Inc. New management staff and a fresh start are needed. I’m so tired of posting a blog filled with UNH’s fuck ups. In the future I’d like to publish a blog filled with optimism and positive comments, plus all Native elders will be treated with respect, the staff are courteous, helpful and doing a fantastic job.

Thank you

tk

Comments

Poor Working Environment

My unit is located near the KMHC office, along with a friendly wave or hello I see the junior staff going about their business in a cheerful manner with the exception of one employee. You would think KMHC has a pleasant working environment but that is not the case. March 2016 is when Urban Native Homes head office was forced to move from their former spacious location to the cramp basement level of KMHC. There were approx. 8-10 staff members at the time. Then the Urban Native Homes financial scandal broke out and soon after the current UNH acting director’s illicit past became public knowledge, everyone was worried will they have a job. Fearful meetings going on in the community room, the rumor mill was in full rotation while I just stood back and observed the panic. Check your search engine it states this building location is Urban Native Homes head office yet that is not correct. There is no real head office, the organization has s...

The Ladies of KMHC

I & friend Teresa Last week I attended a program host by NWC Hamilton, it was there I met up with six female tenants of KMHC. It was nice to see the ladies again I was greeted with hugs and smiles. The program was Holistic teachings by Jane Burning she spoke about the Creator and positive thinking. I enjoyed the presentation though it was a wee bit long. During lunch break I had the chance to chat with the KMHC tenants to find out how’s life going at KMHC. Things haven’t improved most tenants don’t like each other and there’s a lot of negative energy in the building. I offered a sympathetic ear and didn’t judge as they shared their stories. The big problem with KMHC is tenant Aunt Opie and I’m glad she didn’t attend the NWC program. You may recall I spoke of her in past blogs, aunt Opie’s negativity spreads throughout KMHC. She brags about sending false complaint e-mails about tenants and staff to Justin the head direc...

Sandy Holland

On February 27th 2025 I heard the passing of tenant Elder Sandy Holland. I knew she was in bad health and said to her friend she's ready to go. I met her years ago when she moved to KMHC she seem a bit daffy yet in a nice way, never spoke mean about others but had strong opinions about UNH staff. We would meet at UNH dinner functions and meetings and always offered me hug. She never got personal sharing her life stories with me which I can respect. RIP

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