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Canada's Largest & Longest Running
First Nations
Housing Conference
FEB 4–6, 2025
VALHALLA HOTEL, THUNDER BAY, ON
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FNHC2025 Theme

Exploring Challenges.
Empowering Sustainability

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Join us at Canada’s largest and longest-running National First Nations Housing Conference

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WHEN

FEBRUARY
4-6, 2025

WHERE

VALHALLA HOTEL
THUNDER BAY, ON

Canada's Leading First Nations Housing Conference

Hosted by the First Nations Housing Community, #FNHC is the premier platform for bridging industry, government, and First Nations communities, driving sustainable housing solutions. This year’s focus, “Exploring Challenges. Empowering Sustainability” aims to tackle current issues and promote innovative solutions.

We’re excited to invite you to the largest and longest-running First Nations Housing Conference, the premier event dedicated to First Nations housing since 2003. This year’s conference is an exclusive opportunity to enhance your technical and professional skills, connect with key industry leaders, government officials, and community experts, and explore innovative and sustainable housing solutions.

Organized by First Nations for First Nations, this event promises valuable networking opportunities and insights that will help shape the future of First Nations housing.

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Exploring Challenges. Empowering Sustainability

This year’s theme, “Exploring Challenges. Empowering Sustainability” focuses on tackling urgent issues and spearheading sustainable solutions in First Nations housing. Delve into the complexities of today’s housing challenges and uncover innovative strategies for impactful change.

Join us to explore critical issues, drive cutting-edge innovation, and empower transformative change.

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Agenda 2025 (Draft)

This year’s event highlights will include three dynamic streams, an all-day tradeshow, and an exciting Builders Challenge showcasing.

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Opening Ceremonies

9:00 – 10:00 AM | Ballroom 2 & 3

Join us as we begin a 3-day journey aimed at providing quality and safe housing for our Communities. The celebrations will start with a traditional prayer and drum followed by important information presented by the First Nations Housing Working Group.

Funders and Sponsors Presentations

10:00 – 10:30 AM | Ballroom 2 & 3

Join us as we hear from our Sponsors and Funders who help us make this conference happen.

Survey Results Key Takeaways

First Nations Housing Community

3:15 – 4:15 PM | Ballroom 2 & 3

Details to follow soon.

Day 1 Recap & Day 2 Review

4:15 – 4:30 PM

Details to follow soon.

Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA)

Jody Brinkman, Municipality of Sioux Lookout & Nedjma from  National Research Council of Canada

10:45 – 11:45 AM | Ballroom 1

Biography

Details to follow soon

Synopsis

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Fire Safety for Homes

Frederick Morrison, National Indigenous Fire Safety Council

1:00 – 2:00 PM | Ballroom 1

Biography

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Synopsis

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Community Skills Training Program 

Jon Eakes

2:00 – 3:00 PM | Ballroom 1

Biography

Details to follow soon.

Synopsis

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Practical Construction Contracts

Kevin Connor, Independent Contractor in First Nations

10:45 – 11:45 AM | Scandia 1 & 2

Biography

Details to follow soon.

Synopsis

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Key Information for Hydro One Remotes served Housing Managers

Chris Bell, Ryan Madahbee and Gail Murray, HydroOne-Remotes

1:00 – 2:00 PM | Scandia 1 & 2

Biography

Details to follow soon

Synopsis

Learn from key Hydro One Remotes staff about new electrical connections, best planning practices, energy saving, billing and collections in Hydro One Remotes served communities.  Get your questions answered!

Strategic Planning for Housing

Scott Flamand, Flamand Management Services

2:00 – 3:00 PM | Scandia 1 & 2

Biography

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Synopsis

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GIS Mapping Technology

Bryan Minhinnett, Esri Canada

10:45 – 11:45 AM | Viking

Biography

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Synopsis

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TBD

1:00 – 2:00 PM | Viking

Biography

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Synopsis

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Updates on NAN Housing Strategy

Mike McKay, Nishnawbe Aski Nation

2:00 – 3:00 PM | Viking

Biography

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Synopsis

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Youth Skills Building Workshop

Jon Eakes

10:45 AM – 4:30 PM | Fireside

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Builders Challenge #1

Demolition

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Scandia

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Builders Challenge #2

Restructuring

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Scandia

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Builders Challenge #3

Vinyl Flooring

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Scandia

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Builders Challenge #4

Floor Base Moulding

3:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Scandia

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Tradeshow

9:00 – 4:30 PM | Ballroom
Explore the full-day tradeshow to connect with leading industry representatives and important stakeholders in First Nations housing. Build lasting professional and personal relationships, get fresh ideas for housing sustainability and maintenance, and access job and career opportunities. As always, there will also be an opportunity to win fantastic prizes through our Passport to Prizes feature!

Recognition Awards Banquet

6:00 – 8:00 PM | Scandia

For the past 21 years the First Nations Housing Community has presented communities with awards of recognition for their successes in growing the housing community through building, policies, training, and other achievements inspiring the road to where we are today. The awards are nominated, voted on and presented by First Nations at the Annual Housing Conference.

Day 2 Recap & Day 3 Overview

9:00 – 9:30 AM | Ballroom 2 & 3

Details coming soon.

Workshop to Co-Create the Community Housing Process Guidelines

First Nations Housing Community

2:00 – 3:00 PM | Ballroom 2 & 3

Details coming soon.

Closing Ceremonies

3:15 – 4:30 PM | Ballroom 2 & 3

Together we will have gained new knowledge, learned new skills and created lasting connections. The conference closing will begin with a traditional prayer and drum followed by remarks from the Working Group. Make sure you attend to win fantastic prizes at the close of the celebrations!

Micro Sub-division Project

Siva Appiah, Indigenous Services Canada

10:00 – 10:30 AM | Ballroom 1

Biography

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Synopsis

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High Density Housing by Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations

Derek McGregor, Technical Advsior

10:45 – 11:45 AM | Ballroom 1

Biography

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Synopsis

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Accessing Technical Resources and Project Support for Sustainable Wood Construction

Brock O’Donnell, Hailey Quiquero Wood-Works Ontario

1:00 – 2:00 PM | Ballroom 1

Biography

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Synopsis

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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Funding Opportunities

Brian Petrie, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

10:00 – 10:30 AM | Scandia 1 & 2

Biography

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Synopsis

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Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission System and the Transition to Operations

Margaret Kenequash, CEO, Wataynikaneyap Power 

10:45 – 11:45 AM | Scandia 1 & 2

Biography

Details coming soon.

Synopsis

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A Seasonal Environmental Health Guide for First Nations

Amy Montgomery, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch – ISC

2:00 – 3:15 PM | Scandia 1 & 2

Biography

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Synopsis

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Updates from Assembly of First Nations (AFN) & Chiefs of Ontario (COO)

Wyler Dawd, Policy Analyst
Christopher Hoyos, Chiefs of Ontario

10:00 – 10:30 AM | Viking

Biography

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Synopsis

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TBD

10:45 – 11:45 AM | Viking

Biography

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Synopsis

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TBD

1:00 – 2:00 PM | Viking

Biography

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Synopsis

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Youth Skills Building Workshop

Jon Eakes

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Fireside

Details Coming Soon.

Delegate Registration

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DELEGATE REGISTRATION

Delegate

Regular – $1,650

Early Bird discount available until November 30, 2024.

Who Should Attend

FNHC is geared towards First Nation individuals in the following (or similar) positions:

Technical

Housing Managers
Contractors
Maintenance Workers
Technical Advisors
Infrastructure Specialists

Administrative

Housing/ Finance
Administrators
Capital Housing Planners
Housing Rental Managers
Public Works Managers

Leadership

Chiefs
Council Members
Community Housing Heads
Housing Committee Heads

Tradeshow

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE ALL-DAY TRADESHOW!

Connect with industry leaders, uncover cutting-edge solutions, and transform your approach to First Nations housing! Engage with top experts and gain game-changing insights all day long. Stay tuned for exciting updates on exhibitors, and don’t miss out on this powerful, transformative experience!

 

 

 

 

CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES

Unlock Exclusive Business Growth Opportunities!

Unlock powerful corporate sponsor, exhibit, attendance, and prize opportunities designed to elevate your brand and CONNECT YOU WITH KEY DECISION-MAKERS IN FIRST NATIONS HOUSING. Each package offers unique benefits, including increased brand visibility, direct access to influential leaders, and valuable networking opportunities that can open doors for future partnerships and business growth. Pick the level that is right for you!

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Exhibit

BECOME AN EXHIBITOR AT CANADA’S LARGEST FIRST NATIONS TRADESHOW

Connect and grow your business with influential community leaders, top industry experts, and key government officials while showcasing your cutting-edge First Nations housing solutions. This is your moment to shine—present your innovations, expand your network, and make a lasting impact. Don’t miss out! Stay tuned for exciting updates and secure your spot today!

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EXHIBITOR BOOTHS

Regular – $1,125

EARLY BIRD – $1,000

Early Bird discount available until November 30, 2024.

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FUNDERS

SPONSORS

CONFERENCE FEATURES

Community Housing Recognition Awards

Celebrate achievements in housing at our gala dinner with video tributes to the winners.

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Builders Challenge

Showcase your skills and creativity in a friendly competition, featuring celebrity handyman Jon Eakes.

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Tradeshow

Dive into the All-Day Tradeshow! Connect with top companies, discover innovative solutions, and learn how to work smarter.

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Passport To Prizes

Attend all the events at the Conference to win incredible prizes! Collect your FNHC Passport to Prizes punch card at the registration desk.

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CONTACT US

For information or inquiries regarding the Largest and Longest
First Nations Housing Conference please contact:

First Nations Housing Working Group
c/o TAG Creative Strategy
Phone: (807) 622-1979 | Fax: (807) 622-0846

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