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The First Nations Housing Webinar Series is a platform designed to address critical housing challenges in First Nations communities. It offers innovative, sustainable solutions to promote long-term well-being. The series brings together housing professionals, Chief and Council, government officials, and corporate/FN housing organizations to share insights on overcoming housing shortages, social, and environmental issues.

Each session features expert speakers and actionable solutions to help participants improve infrastructure and foster collaboration among key stakeholders for a sustainable future. The series equips attendees with the tools and networks needed to make a meaningful impact.

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Past Webinars

Webinar #6: Solid Waste Management in First Nations Housing
Thu, Oct 29, 2026​ | Mayank Upadhyay, Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations
Webinar #5: Section 95 – Housing for First Nations
Thu, Oct 8, 2026​ | Wilbur McLean, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Webinar #4: Use of 3D Cameras for Inspections in Remote FN Communities
Thu, Sept 24, 2026​ | John Kiedrowski, 3D Remote Building Inspections & Matt Barnhardt, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
Webinar #3: Arrears Strategy
Thu, Sept 17, 2026​ | Scott Flamand, Flamand Management Services
Webinar #2: Indigenous Leadership in Emergency Management
Thu, Sept 10, 2026​ | Brett Pituka, NIFSC
Webinar #1: Energy Efficiency In Sioux Valley Dakota Nation (SVDN)
Thu, Aug 27, 2026​ | Thurman Darby Essie (SVDN)
Legislation & Fire Safety Standards
Arnold Lazare, National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC)
Beyond Codes Minimums: The Indigenous Construction Standard Project
Jordan Perrault & Michelle Canaday, Construction Foundation of BC
Reducing Radon Exposure from the Ground Up
Pam Warkentin, Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists & The Canadian – National Radon Proficiency Program
First Nation Housing Capacity Development Opportunities
Wilbur McLean, Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation​
Development of Indigenous Skills Trade Training Program
Lisa McLeod, Superior-Greenstone District School Board
Indigenous Youth Housing Strategy
Bailey Waukey, Aboriginal Housing Management Association
Holistic Solutions for Housing
Cliffton Cross, Frog Lake First Nations #121 & #122 Council Member
What Are You Building in Your Community?
Tim Krug, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
Using GIS to Support Technical Services
Bryan Minhinnett, ESRI Canada & Barb Duffin, Director, Cree Geomatics
Fire Protection Strategy Funding to Make Homes Fire Safe
Siva Appiah, Indigenous Services Canada
Benefits of Hiring Licensed Contractors
Derek Hertz, Electrical Safety Authority
Policy Writing
Scott Flamand, Flamand Management Services
How to Secure your Housing Stock in a Time of Political and Financial Uncertainty
Jon Eakes, Celebrity Handyman
Wildfire Resilient Housing and Cost Estimating for Community Housing Projects
Lucas Coletta, Natural Resources Canada
Practical Construction Contract
Kevin Connor, Independent Contractor
Delivering Community-Based Carpentry Training
Jonathan Gregg, IFNA & Erica Daly, Mohawk College
Building with Hemp
Charles Billy, Independent Contractor
Addressing Health in Home Energy Efficiency Work
Gail Lawlor, Independent Consultant
Micro Subdivisions
Siva Appiah, ISC
Housing Policy
Scott Flamand, Flamand Management
Community Led Designs for Specialized Housing in the North (CLDSHN) Project
Mike McKay, NAN
Environmental Public Health Officer (EPHO) Role in Housing Inspections
Scott Christie, FNIHB
Repair Options for First Nation Homes
Wilbur McLean, CMHC
Building Housing Preventative Maintenance into a Community Cultural Value
Jon Eakes, Celebrity Handyman
Hot Topics
First Nations Housing in Ontario – Past, Present, and Future & Housing and Environmental Public Health
Improving Woodstove Safety in First Nations
Michael McKay, Nishnawbe Aski Nation & Henry Nagtegaal, Winnipeg Chimney Services
Self-Isolation in an Overcrowded House – Housing & Health
By Dr. Lloyd Douglas, Independent First Nations Alliance
Rapid Housing Initiative
This session will introduce the rapid housing initiative.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)
When major repairs are needed to bring on-reserve housing up to minimum health and safety standards, we’re here to help. Through our Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) On-Reserve, we help First Nations cover the costs of major repairs to substandard homes.
Roof Valleys
Materials used to keep water out of your building.
Conservation On the Coast
An overview of the home energy retrofit program on the west James Bay Coast.
Fixing the Drip
Brief review of the effect of slow plumbing leaks in homes on the water supply system.
Section 95 and the New Dynamic Section 95 Application
Introduction to the Section 95 program and CMHC’s New Dynamic Excel Section 95 application form.
The Housing Inspector
Today’s housing inspector needs to be building code trained, have Engineering or Architectural education, construction knowledge, awareness of industry standards, Construction Estimating capability and put all this together in report format for a building to be built or renovated.
Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose insulation and its uses in construction and renovations.
A Look at Screw Guns
Screw gun evolution and tips for using them including drywall and flooring.

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