To bring people together so that they feel they belong to something greater than themselves.
Our mission

We imagine a world where everyone feels safe, seen, and celebrated in communities that live in harmony with each other and the earth. People share resources, care for the land, and contribute their unique gifts to something greater than themselves.

Our vision
Our pillars

Community & Connection

Shared spaces and gatherings that build real relationships.

Affordable Sustainable Living

Eco-friendly, long-term, affordable homes.

Nature Connection & Stewardship

Care for land, water, and all life.

Holistic Health & Joyful Living

Spaces for rest, movement, and renewal.

Resilience & Self-Sufficiency

Gardens, renewable energy, and practical skills.

Growth & Leadership

Learn together. Lead together. Thrive together.

  • Secure land in rural Manitoba.
  • Design 5–10 affordable, sustainable homes.
  • Build shared spaces that spark connection.
  • Use natural materials like hemp-based systems and lime.
  • Invite partners who align with our values.

Have ideas or questions? We’d love to hear from you.

What’s next
Our team

President

Jasmine Van de Laar

Executive Director

Ivan Arevalo

Executive Assistant

Ashao FreeSky

Director

Tamarah Blossom

Director

Candace Wood

We provide housing within Winnipeg and are expanding into rural Manitoba. Our next steps are:

Have ideas or questions? We’d love to hear from you.

  • Secure land in rural Manitoba.
  • Design 5–10 affordable, sustainable homes.
  • Build shared spaces that spark connection.
  • Use natural materials like hemp-based systems and lime.
  • Invite partners who align with our values.
What’s next

Live affordably. Live sustainably. Live together.

Oikos is a Manitoba nonprofit housing co-op creating affordable and sustainable housing. We're focused on building strong community bonds while caring for the Earth. Since our inception in 1973, we've been creating shared spaces where people feel safe, seen, and celebrated.

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