First Nations Housing Conference
First Nations Housing Conference is a national housing event held in Thunder Bay.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- February 2017: The 2017 event was held from February 7-9 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. The gathering featured a trade show, a Builder’s Challenge, and presentations on housing policy and fire safety. Speakers at the event represented communities such as Garden River First Nation, Batchewana First Nation, and Red Rock Indian Band.[2]
- February 2018: The 2018 event was held from February 6-8 in Thunder Bay. The conference featured 18 workshops and participants from about 126 First Nations from seven provinces. Activities included the Community Housing Recognition Awards and a technical competition called the Builder's Challenge.[3]
- March 2019: The event began in 2003 as a small gathering in Sioux Lookout. It is managed and implemented by 13 representatives from Tribal Councils across Ontario known as the First Nations Housing Working Group. The 2019 conference was presented by the First Nations Housing Community.[4]
- March 2019: The 2019 event was held from February 26 to 28 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. The conference featured the 2019 Community Housing Recognition Awards and the annual Builders Challenge competition. The First Nations Housing Working Group introduced a new association called the First Nations Housing Community during the event.[5]
- February 2020: The 2020 event took place from February 11 to 13 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. Participants from Nunavut, Quebec, and western provinces attended to network and share information regarding housing challenges and successes. The conference featured technical, administrative, and leadership workshops, as well as the Builders Challenge demonstrations hosted by Jon Eakes.[6]
- November 2022: The event took place from October 25-27, 2022, at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. The conference included the Builders Challenge competitions, a tradeshow, and the Community Housing Recognition Awards. Organizers reported that approximately 400 delegates from across Canada attended the 2022 gathering.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Wasauksing First Nation Circuit Riders take home first place during First Nations Housing Conference", Anishinabek News, 21 November 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Conference shares importance of tenant liaison and fire safety", Anishinabek News, 22 February 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Housing has to meet the needs of the occupant", Anishinabek News, 22 February 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "From conference to community: introducing Canada’s First Nations Housing Community", Anishinabek News, 9 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Beausoleil First Nation recognized for recent housing complex", Anishinabek News, 11 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Participants travel from across the country to attend 2020 First Nations Housing Conference", Anishinabek News, 26 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).