How to Ship a Tiny Home Photo by Jed Owen on Unsplash There are plenty of reasons why people opt for a tiny home. These range from affordability to ecological concerns. One of the greatest perks of owning a tiny home is that you can move it wherever you want. However, the process isn’t as straightforward as it might seem, especially if you haven’t done it before. This blog post will explain the crucial aspects you’ll need to consider when shipping your tiny home. Towing – The Obvious Solution Since tiny homes come with wheels, it’s natural to think of towing as the first option ..read more

Each year the executive committee of Tiny Home Alliance Canada takes a summer break. This reduction in activity does not mean that we are unavailable to respond to inquires, or that your questions will be left unanswered. Only that said communications might be staggered. As we take time to focus on friends, family and health, we really hope that this summer season finds you safe and in good spirits. We know that COVID-19 has created a lot of turmoil for many, and our hope is that we are in the homestretch of fighting off this pandemic and that things are finally returning back to normal. We st ..read more

We are excited to announce that Canada’s Newest Tiny House Podcast , “UNHOOKED”, is now on the air, with the first 2 episodes coming out in April! We at Tiny Home Alliance Canada were really excited to be a part of these podcast episodes and help spread the good word about current advocacy efforts in the tiny home movement. Don’t forget to subscribe to the New Podcast as this conversation will be continuing as the industry grows and changes. This podcast was recorded last fall, so a special additional THANK YOU goes out to former directors Pamela Robertson and Heather Fritz who joined current ..read more

Our current Board treasurer Shauna Higgins has temporarily assumed the role of Tiny Home Alliance Canada board president and chairperson until the fall Annual General Meeting. Shauna brings a great deal of energy, passion and know-how to the role and will be acting in both director capacities. Shauna is not only a dedicated activist and professional, but also lives in a tiny home. She is a great representative for our association and is currently serving her second year on our board. Congratulations Shauna! The post Introducing Our Interim President! first appeared on Tiny Home Alliance Canada ..read more

The 2020 AGM was the best attended in our association’s history, and we plan to keep that momentum moving forward in 2021. This is where a new executive will be elected, and any policy provisions will be discussed. Please mark your calendars to join us on October 4th, 2021 at 8:00 PM EST. A special Zoom invitation will be forthcoming in a future membership mail-out!   Current Board of Directors Vacancies Do you have energy? Are you passionate about the tiny homes movement? Would you like to be a part of the change? Do you have leadership skills? Are you a team player?   If so, plea ..read more

We want to take this time to recognize the incredible contributions of our past executive board members who have since gone on to new projects. It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to Pam Robertson, Heather Fritz and Melissa Schumaker. As our long-time board chairperson and president, Pamela Robertson was a workhorse. Her work ethic and contributions to our organization are a lot of why Tiny Home Alliance Canada has become the leading voice of the tiny homes movement across Canada. Her advocacy, patience and energy will be missed, and we wish her well in her future endeavours. We have ..read more

As the tiny home movement exponentially expands at a rapid pace, we here at Tiny Home Alliance Canada are eager to assist our members by disseminating relevant information on important legislative advocacy issues. Sometimes, said information can be challenging, contentious, or long overdue.  The following press release is an example of that type of initiative. As an organization that supports the growth of the tiny home movement, our role is to keep you informed on what is happening internationally as well. Across the border, our American friend Janet Thome of THAUSA is pushing towards a ..read more

On behalf of all of us at Tiny Home Alliance Canada, I wanted to take this time to briefly express a sincere thank you to everyone who took a moment out to respond to our recent series of outreach efforts. Between direct emails to our listeners, blog posts on our website, and outreach through our social media accounts, we asked for feedback on important topics and you offered us some valuable insights on how to improve our services. From improving our website, to informing our advocacy efforts, to developing our fundraising efforts, we came at you with some difficult questions. In return, you ..read more

To our valued THAC Members, Here we go with round three of our New year’s commitment to reach out to the membership of Tiny Home Alliance Canada, because we want to hear the issues that matter to you! We are still very much in the midst of kicking off our early 2021 outreach campaign with a bang, and we are continuing our efforts to reach out to our valued membership, seeking meaningful feedback about the important topics that matter to you. We want to be the best professional association that we can be, and we need your help!   SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER RECRUITMENT As we mentioned in our last ..read more

RE: Member Recommendations, and Committee Recruitment Continues! Hello, Tiny Home Alliance Canada Members, and thank you so much for your continued interest in our organization! We are still very much in the midst of kicking off 2021 with a bang, and we are continuing efforts to out to our valued membership to seek feedback about the important topics that matter to you. We want to be the best professional association that we can be, and we need your help.   SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER RECRUITMENT As we mentioned in our last mailout, over the next few months, we will be recruiting members for pote ..read more