Empower Your First Nation with Climate-Resilient Solutions, Innovative Funding Models, and Culturally Aligned Development Strategies

With rising housing demands, evolving regulatory frameworks, and increasing opportunities for Indigenous-led infrastructure development, now is a pivotal moment to take action. Join First Nations leaders, policymakers, and industry decision-makers, as they address pressing housing and infrastructure challenges, faced by Indigenous communities in Western Canada.

Unlock the practical knowledge of our expert faculty and uncover actionable strategies and innovative solutions to navigate the pathways to critical funding opportunities and secure the resources needed to build strong, self-sustaining communities.

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS 2024
Speaker

Richard Hall

Housing Specialist
Bella Coola

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Cliff Grant

Director of Strategic Innovation
FRAFCA

Featured Speakers
Speaker

Rajan Sandhu

Housing Planner
Tsawwassen First Nation

Speaker

Cliffton Cross

Council Member
Frog Lake First Nations

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Gary Pritchard

Conservation Ecologist & Indigenous Engagement/Placemaking Specialist
Curve Lake First Nation

Speaker

Bailey Waukey

Youth Policy Analyst
Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA)

Speaker

Alexandria Melvin

Indigenous Liaison Advisor
Statistics Canada

Featuring Key Topics

Empowering Indigenous Youth & Preventing Homelessness

Unlocking Funding for Indigenous Housing & Infrastructure

Smart Housing Solutions for Indigenous Communities

Strategic Networking for Lasting Impact

Archaeology & Indigenous Land Stewardship

Stronger Housing Policies for Sustainable Communities

WHO YOU WILL MEET
Network and establish meaningful relationships with peers in the following job functions:
  • Chief and Council
  • Housing
  • Economic Development
  • Finance
  • Capital and Infrastructure Administration
  • Lands and Resources
  • Public Works
  • Indigenous Markets Financing
  • Business Development

From:

  • First Nations Communities
  • Indigenous Economic Development Corporations
  • Construction and Engineering Firms
  • Government
  • Banks, Financial Institutions, and Investment Firms
  • Water and Wastewater Services
  • Architectural Firms and Consultants
Who’s Attending
  • Ahousaht First Nation
  • Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations
  • Frog Lake First Nation
  • Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations
  • Kluane First Nation
  • Lax Kw’alaams First Nation
  • Little Red River Cree Nation
  • MD of Opportunity
  • Montreal Lake First Nation
  • Nazko First Nation
  • Okanagan Indian Band
  • Squiala First Nation
  • Tsawout First Nation
  • Tsleil-Waututh Nation
  • Tzeachten First Nations
  • Witset First Nation
  • Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government
  • Yellowhead Tribal Council

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A SNEAK PEEK AT OUR PAST CONFERENCE

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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Add more value to your conference experience by signing up for these hands-on and practical workshops and consider sending your team!

WORKSHOP A

Your Complete Guide to Asset Management: Funding, Developing, Managing, Maximizing and Protecting Housing Assets

April 29, 2025
9:00 am – 12:30 pm

WORKSHOP B

Housing Manager Bootcamp: Everything You Need to Know from Day-to-Day Operations to Funding Applications to Succession Planning

April 29, 2025
1:30 – 5:00 pm

Workshops are offered In-Person only

Testimonials
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I enjoyed the event because there were various people with different backgrounds. contractors, business owners, housing managers, Infrastructure etc.

Housing Administrator, Malahat Nation
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I spoke with a number of other bands, who are all facing housing challenges. i appreciate the different ways people are going about trying to solve the housing issue.

Director of Finance, Hiyam Housing Society
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I really enjoyed all the information shared. Now I will go to my community and give feedback and info to the public. Thank you!

Executive Director, K’asho Got’ine Housing Society
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