Past Conference
Explore key agenda highlights, top speakers, and industry insights from the 2026 Conference.
Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. Verna Billy-Minnabarriet
Board of Governors
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Band Councillor-Housing
Bonaparte First Nation
Special Advisor to the Dean on Indigenous Education
The University of British Columbia
Richard Hall
International Red Seal Carpenter
Qualified Building Inspector
Home Designer
Conference Keynote Speaker
John P. Brown
Executive Director
The First Nations Advisory Committee on Safe Drinking Water
Think Tank Co-Chairs
Keith Blake
Chief of Police
Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service
Chief Jerome Jack
BCAFN Policing Task Force
Hereditary Chief from Mowachaht/Muchlaht First Nation
Think Tank Keynote Speakers
Ryan Beaton
Partner
Juristes Power Law
Dwayne McDonald
Deputy Commissioner and Commanding Officer, E Division
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Featured Speakers
James Struthers
Founder and Managing Lawyer
macushlaw
Adrian Walraven
Director General
Public Safety Canada
Olaf Neilson
Project Coordinator
Construction Foundation of BC
Lena Green
Interim Executive Director
Edmonton 2 Spirit Society
Maggie Kontonis P.Eng
Manager, Capital Projects-Indigenous Services
MNP
Niki Lindstrom
Project Consultant
Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
Key Topics
Indigenous-Led Housing Standards & Design
Nation-led standards, micro-credentials, and culturally grounded approaches to scalable housing.
Climate Resilience & Emergency Preparedness
Community-specific strategies for wildfire recovery, adaptation, food security, and communication autonomy.
Technology & Asset Management for Housing
Digital tools and systems that streamline maintenance, reporting, efficiency, and long-term cost savings.
Development Planning & Infrastructure Management
Guidance on funding, project planning, and building infrastructure that meets future community needs.
Clean Energy Innovation & Power Sovereignty
Renewable energy solutions enabling independence, reduced diesel reliance, and revenue generation.
Culturally Safe & Inclusive Housing Solutions
Housing models that prioritize cultural safety, healing, and support for vulnerable and 2SLGBTQI+ members.
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