First Nations Housing & Infrastructure West 2024 | The Canadian Institute | 30 April 2024 | Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort, 10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond, BC V6X 2M9, Canada
Venue
Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort
Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort, 10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond, BC V6X 2M9, Canada
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| Event Date |
Tue Apr 30 -04 - Wed May 1 -04 (8 months ago)
In your timezone (EST): Tue Apr 30 12:00am - Wed May 1 12:00am |
| Location |
Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort
10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond, BC V6X 2M9, Canada |
| Region | Americas |
Details
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
CI’s Annual Forum on this event 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
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
• 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
Speakers
2024 Speakers
CO-CHAIRS:
April Martel
Chief, K’atl’odeeche First Nation
Lory Oberst
Director, BC First Nations Housing Managers Association
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
Sponsors & Partners
2024 Sponsors
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR:
• Skeetchestn Dodeca-Homes
NETWORKING BREAKS SPONSOR:
• Mint Tiny House Company