A full day of hands-on learning, innovation, and fun!
The Builders Challenge returned to the First Nations Housing Conference 2026 with its Focus on Youth, bringing together 15 students from Hammarskjold High School, Nipigon-Red Rock District High School, and Matawa Education & Care Centre for a three-day hands-on experience in exterior siding.
As part of the event, the youth received practical training in installing flashing, trim, and lap siding boards from Cole Moro and Kyle Trodd of the Indigenous Skilled Trades Training Program. The training prepared the youth to team up with conference delegates to complete the Exterior siding challenges following the live demonstrations by the presenters.
The event concluded with a recap of sessions and recognition of youth, who were presented with participation certificates and toolkits to acknowledge their involvement in the Builders Challenge: Focus on Youth.
