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.
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 You Will Meet
- 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
“I enjoyed the event because there were various people with different backgrounds. contractors, business owners, housing managers, Infrastructure etc.”
“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.”
“I really enjoyed all the information shared. Now I will go to my community and give feedback and info to the public. Thank you!”
Sponsor Opportunities
With conferences in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, the C5 Group of Companies: American Conference Institute, the Canadian Institute, and C5 Group, provides a diverse portfolio of conferences, events and roundtables devoted to providing business intelligence to senior decision makers responding to challenges around the world.

For more information please contact:
Jason Kanagalingam
Business Development Manager
Phone: 647-649-2438
Email: [email protected]