Thank you to everyone who joined us in Vancouver!
We look forward to seeing you next year, as we convene with leaders in construction, government and Indigenous communities to discuss the latest insights on funding and financing opportunities for both housing and infrastructure needs in First Nations communities.
OUR 2025 PROGRAM IS IN DEVELOPMENT
Take a look at the lineup of speakers and event highlights from our 2024 event:
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS 2024
April Martel
Chief
K’atl’odeeche First Nation
Lory Oberst
Director
BC First Nations Housing Managers Association
Featured Speakers
Erica Beaudin
Chief
Cowessess First Nation
Cliff Grant
Director, Strategic Relations
Aboriginal Housing Management Association
Cliffton Cross
Council Member
Frog Lake First Nations
Lisa Helps
Executive Lead
BC Builds Project Origination
BC Housing
Michael Sadler
Executive Director
First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Council
2024 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- CHIEFS PANEL: Top Priorities for Meeting Housing Needs and Strategies for Achieving Housing Goals
- FUNDING: Accessing Funding Dollars to Provide Core Housing and Infrastructure Supports for Indigenous Communities
- NetZero Housing Initiative at Frog Lake First Nations
- Proactively Manage your Infrastructure in a More Sustainable Way and Taking Preventative Measures with Improved Operations and Maintenance
- Strengthening and Enforcing Robust Housing Policies for an Effective Housing Department from Rent Collection to Repairs
Network and benchmark with participating organizations
2023 FEDERAL BUDGET
$4B
Implementing an urban, rural, and northern Indigenous housing strategy
$76.3M
Supporting the delivery of critical programs and services for communities
$30M
Developing First Nations capacity to exercise increased responsibility over their lands, resources, and environment
About this Conference
CI’s Annual Forum on First Nations Housing & Infrastructure West 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. Focusing on infrastructure projects in Indigenous communities, our experts take a deep look at the federal budget’s funding allocation, identify financing opportunities and address the pressing challenges facing the housing sector in First Peoples territories.
WHO YOU WILL MEET
- 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
A SNEAK PEEK AT OUR PAST CONFERENCE
Testimonials
Excellent.
Informative.
Outstanding. Great contacts.
It was well organized… Topics were relevant. Speakers were good.
I really enjoyed all the information shared. Now I will go to my community and give feedback and info to the public. Thank you!