Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services, Justin Lewis, is a strategic and purposeful Indigenous leader with 16 years of senior leadership experience within the public service as well as in the Indigenous-led non-profit sector. Prior to joining Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services, Mr. Lewis served as Director of the Housing Secretariat for the City of Hamilton, a division he built from the ground up. Before that, he led the Infrastructure, Planning and Development section of the City of Toronto’s Shelter, Support and Housing Administration Division, where he oversaw the housing response for individuals experiencing homelessness. Mr. Lewis has also held senior roles with provincial Indigenous organizations and has cultivated strong relationships across Ontario’s urban Indigenous service delivery landscape. As a proud member of Batchewana First Nation, he brings a perspective deeply rooted in respect for community voices, a value that sits at the very heart of our work. Mr. Lewis’ deep understanding of the unique housing challenges facing Indigenous communities, combined with a proven track record defined by leadership that delivers meaningful, lasting outcomes, Justin brings a steady commitment to accountability, sustainability, and partnership, grounded in Indigenous values and a deep respect for the people and communities OAHS serves, and is the ideal leader to guide OAHS into our next chapter of growth and community impact.