Unlock the knowledge of our expert speakers and discover roads to federal funding opportunities for both housing and infrastructure needs
First Nations across Canada are feeling pressure from inflation, lack of housing, and other infrastructure challenges. The Federal Government has allocated funding, but access to funding and resources can be challenging.
Join CI’s Annual Forum to tackle inflation, housing shortages, and infrastructure needs and gain expert insights and strategies to secure resources, procure materials, and find solutions to your community’s challenges. This two-day event serves as a vital platform for exploring innovative strategies, sharing best practices, and fostering collaborative partnerships between First Nations, government, and industry leaders in energy, construction and design.
Who Will You Meet?
Network and establish meaningful relationships with stakeholders in the following job functions:
- Chiefs and Councillors
- Housing
- Economic Development
- Finance
- Capital and Infrastructure Administration
- Lands and Resources
- Public Works
- Aboriginal Markets Financing
- Business Development
From:
- First Nations Communities
- Aboriginal Economic Development Corporations
- Construction and Engineering Firms
- Government
- Banks, Financial Institutions and Investment Firms
- Water and Wastewater Services
- Architectural Firms and Consultants
CPD Accreditation
This 2-day conference program can be applied towards 2 hours 45 minutes of substantive hours of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by the Law Society of Ontario. Members will also receive an additional 3 substantive hours at each pre-conference workshop.
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Innovative Housing Expo
Showcase your products and services to our audience. This conference will bring together housing professionals, Indigenous leaders, government decision makers, and innovative solution experts transforming the future of Indigenous housing and infrastructure.
Learn more“When we leave the conference, we get to bring back all the knowledge back to our community/community development.”
“Was a good experience. I had learned a lot and will continue to learn about other communities’ stories and bring them back to my home.”
“Very informative, it is good to know that other communities have similar cases and helping each other out and sharing.”
“Good to hear other First Nations are dealing with similar issues, and are finding solutions.”
“I very much liked the event, I feel the topics and speakers addressed the concerns and issues we/I face within the First Nation. Great speakers and well organized thank you!”
“It was very informative.”
Sponsor Opportunities
As an event partner, you will be positioned as a critical player in the Indigenous affairs space, with the opportunity to showcase the benefits of your product, service, platform or company to our engaged audience of decision makers.
View our Indigenous Affairs Series to learn more about our event.
For more information please contact:
Jason Kanagalingam
Business Development Manager
Phone: 647-649-2438
Email: [email protected]
