In this study, Ryan Walker addresses the issue of social housing for Aboriginal people, particularly those living in urban centres. As he explains, from 1970 up to the 1990s there was a marked decline in the resources the federal government devoted to this field. Since 2001, the government has made what Walker describes as a “small-scale re-entry into low- cost housing” and, under a program launched in 2006, $300 million will be allocated to off-reserve Aboriginal housing over three years. Through a series of case studies, Walker demonstrates that Aboriginal housing organizations have developed innovative new approaches to address the housing hardship many Aboriginal people face in urban areas. However, he concludes that this evident need requires not only enhanced funding but also clearly articulated goals and a long-term commitment.