Chelsea Combot is Red River Métis from St. Eustache, Manitoba in Treaty 1 Territory. She joined Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) in 2023 as Director of Policy, bringing over a decade of experience influencing public policy across the public and non-profit sectors.
Under Chelsea’s leadership, OAHS released the 2025 OUR Framework, documenting the voices of more than 600 participants who shared their vision for thriving urban Indigenous housing across the province. The report’s recommendations call for strategic collaboration across all levels of government and the support of allies to advance community-driven solutions, bolster the urban Indigenous workforce, and create a future where all urban Indigenous community members have access to housing that is safe, affordable, and connected to community.
Previously with the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres, Chelsea helped drive strategic policy and program development to support urban Indigenous communities. Her work focused on launching innovative projects related to supportive housing, labour force development, access to justice, and strengthening community self-advocacy.
Chelsea has previously served as a Board Member for the National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Inc. (NICHI) and participates on several community housing advisory committees. Through this work, she supports Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services’ mission to be a leader in the design, development and delivery of a sustainable and culturally appropriate continuum of housing for Indigenous people in Ontario, while helping to drive the organization’s goal of expanding its housing portfolio over the coming decade.