The offices of Namerind Housing Corporation in Regina, Saskatchewan. Photo from NHC

A Native executive wasn't surprised by a racist housing ad because he's experienced discrimination while seeking housing in Saskatchewan.

Robert Byers, the president and CEO of Namerind Housing Corporation, was helping a friend find somewhere to live when they encountered roadblocks. They were told the every property was rented as soon as they showed up.

"It's frustrating, but it's just something that happens all the time," Byers told CBC News.

Namerind helps address the situation by providing Native people with affordable housing. Byers said they often come to his organization with other options.

"They'll get turned away because there's no place to live." Byers told CBC.

Namerind is based in Regina, the second-largest city in Saskatchewan. About 10 percent of the population is Native, according to Statistics Canada.

The racist housing ad was for a property in Prince Albert, the third-largest city in Saskatchewaan. Nearly 39 percent of the population there is Native, according to Statistics Canada.

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