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Pre-Conference Workshops
WORKSHOP A| Successful Proposal-Writing Techniques: How to Improve Your Infrastructure Funding Prospects
Apr 23, 2018 9:00am – 12:00pm
Speakers
Jason Calla
Principal
Temixw Planning Ltd.
John Scherebnyj B.Comm., CPA CGA
President
White Rock Consulting Inc.
WORKSHOP B| Bridging the Gap Between Renting and Buying: Top Priorities and Responsibilities in Home Ownership
Apr 23, 2018 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Speakers
Tracy Rockwell, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Principal
Urban Systems Ltd.
Wade Turner, GISP
Community Consultant, Principal
Urban Systems Ltd.
Dan Rodgers
Housing Tenancy Coordinator
Neskonlith Indian Band
Dennis Sterritt
Housing Manager
Gitksan Government Commission
Day 1 - Tuesday, April 24, 2018
7:30 |
Registration Opens and Refreshments are Served |
8:30 |
Traditional Welcome |
8:45 |
Opening Remarks from Forum Chair |
9:00 |
BRIEFINGNew Opportunities for Indigenous Housing and Government Investment |
9:30 |
Building Homes and Communities through Innovative Partnerships |
10:15 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
10:30 |
Mapping Housing and Infrastructure Needs – An Analytical Approach |
11:15 |
Abandoning the Cookie-Cutter Approach: Creating First Nation Communities that Thrive |
12:00 |
Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates |
1:15 |
CASE STUDYElsipogtog’s Commercial Endeavors and the Expected Impact on Community Infrastructure |
2:00 |
The Journey from Community Housing to an Optimal Balance of Public and Market Housing |
3:00 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
3:15 |
Progress Report: First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Council |
4:00 |
Conservation & Energy Management: A Tool to Save Money, Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Create Local Jobs and Provide Health Benefits |
4:45 |
Closing Remarks from the Forum Chair Forum Adjourns |
Day 2 - Wednesday, April 25, 2018
8:30 |
Refreshments are Served |
9:00 |
Opening Remarks from Forum Chair |
9:05 |
PANELCollaborating with Municipalities to Facilitate First Nation Services and Infrastructure Development |
10:00 |
CASE STUDYTraining Apprentices Today and Building Communities for the Future |
10:45 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
11:00 |
Standing Strong: How Standards Help Address Vulnerable Northern Community Infrastructure |
11:45 |
Insuring Your Community’s Future by Opting for Home Warranty Insurance for New Homes |
12:30 |
Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates |
1:30 |
INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONTalking Through Infrastructure Challenges |
2:30 |
Be Ready: Preparing Together for Emergencies |
3:15 |
Closing Remarks from the Forum Chair Forum Ends |
Day 1 - Tuesday, April 24, 2018
7:30 |
Registration Opens and Refreshments are Served |
8:30 |
Traditional Welcome |
8:45 |
Opening Remarks from Forum ChairMike Pistrin |
9:00 |
BRIEFINGNew Opportunities for Indigenous Housing and Government InvestmentGregory Steves |
9:30 |
Building Homes and Communities through Innovative PartnershipsCharla Huber
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10:15 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
10:30 |
Mapping Housing and Infrastructure Needs – An Analytical ApproachCrystal Sedore Take stock of existing on-reserve housing and infrastructure and gauge your community’s capacity to manage programs.
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11:15 |
Abandoning the Cookie-Cutter Approach: Creating First Nation Communities that ThriveErinn Mah Mike Delisle The role of modern finance in providing a faster, tailored approach – Understand why government funded programs are not the only, or most appropriate, pathways for First Nations, due to demanding processes and limited funding.
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12:00 |
Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates |
1:15 |
CASE STUDYElsipogtog’s Commercial Endeavors and the Expected Impact on Community InfrastructureDJ Joseph Learn about the New Brunswick-based community’s decision to build a Pharmasave and River of Fire market to resolve members’ logistical challenges associated with buying groceries and medication.
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2:00 |
The Journey from Community Housing to an Optimal Balance of Public and Market HousingPieter van Gils Dominique Collin
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3:00 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
3:15 |
Progress Report: First Nations Housing & Infrastructure CouncilDan George
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4:00 |
Conservation & Energy Management: A Tool to Save Money, Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Create Local Jobs and Provide Health BenefitsAmy Seabrooke Carol Suhan
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4:45 |
Closing Remarks from the Forum Chair Forum Adjourns |
Day 2 - Wednesday, April 25, 2018
8:30 |
Refreshments are Served |
9:00 |
Opening Remarks from Forum Chair |
9:05 |
PANELCollaborating with Municipalities to Facilitate First Nation Services and Infrastructure DevelopmentJohn Becker Susan Miller Jody Rechenmacher
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10:00 |
CASE STUDYTraining Apprentices Today and Building Communities for the FuturePatrick Veer
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10:45 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
11:00 |
Standing Strong: How Standards Help Address Vulnerable Northern Community InfrastructureJennifer Macgillivray This session will explore how standards written specifically for a northern construction environment have been successful in promoting the planning, development and maintenance of climate-resilient community infrastructure.
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11:45 |
Insuring Your Community’s Future by Opting for Home Warranty Insurance for New HomesAnthony Garcia Tyler Smith
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12:30 |
Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates |
1:30 |
INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONTalking Through Infrastructure ChallengesModerated by the Conference Chair, this breakout session will analyze the greatest housing and infrastructure challenges facing First Nation communities in an informal, peer-to-peer setting. Each table of delegates will:
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2:30 |
Be Ready: Preparing Together for EmergenciesBecky Row
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3:15 |
Closing Remarks from the Forum Chair Forum Ends |
WORKSHOP A| Successful Proposal-Writing Techniques: How to Improve Your Infrastructure Funding Prospects
Jason Calla
Principal
Temixw Planning Ltd.
John Scherebnyj B.Comm., CPA CGA
President
White Rock Consulting Inc.
What is it about?
- Gain clarity on unearthing relevant funding programs for housing and infrastructure
- Learn to carefully review and decipher the priorities of the funding program, and understand the types of previously funded projects
- Understand key organizational skills, including scheduling enough time to gather key requested facts and figures for your application
- Discover how to properly articulate your infrastructure needs and proposed project to decision-makers
* A light lunch will be served to those attending both workshops A and B.
WORKSHOP B| Bridging the Gap Between Renting and Buying: Top Priorities and Responsibilities in Home Ownership
Tracy Rockwell, P.Eng.
Senior Engineer, Principal
Urban Systems Ltd.
Wade Turner, GISP
Community Consultant, Principal
Urban Systems Ltd.
Dan Rodgers
Housing Tenancy Coordinator
Neskonlith Indian Band
Dennis Sterritt
Housing Manager
Gitksan Government Commission
What is it about?
- Adopt the mindset, education and understanding of your obligations in owning a home
- Master the basics – the location of the water shut-off valve, smoke detector functionality, hot water tank flushing, and much more
- Learn about the household items the band council will and will not provide for members
- Understand how to manage household costs according to your average on-reserve threshold income