6th Annual First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Forum East - DS

The must-attend event for community leaders in housing, economic development and finance

November 30–December 1, 2022 | Toronto, ON

6TH ANNUAL

First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Forum East The Country’s leading gathering for managing complex housing needs and supporting community prosperity

GAIN PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE FROM EXPERTS INCLUDING:

R. Donald Maracle Chief Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

Cliff Grant Director Strategic Relations Aboriginal Housing Management Association

Matt Farrell President Alliance of Canadian Building Officials' Associations

David Muriella Senior Financial Solutions Specialist, Indigenous & Northern Housing Solutions Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

CRITICAL ACTION ITEMS FOR 2022 ĉ Accessing Federal Funding Dollars to Provide Core Housing and Infrastructure Support for Indigenous ĉ Implementing a Repair and Maintenance Strategy for a Multi-Property Portfolio ĉ Collecting Rental Arrears: How to Structure Collection Programs to Improve Participation and Re-Invest in Community ĉ Innovative Energy Services and Boosting Quality of Living in Indigenous Communities LUNCHEON SPONSOR

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The Federal Government’s 2022 budget includes a $6-billion investment to support community infrastructure projects in Indigenous communities.

Federal Government Funding for Indigenous Communities*

$2.4 billion over five years to support First Nations housing on reserves $565 million over five years to support housing in First Nations Self-Governing and Modern Treaty Holders communities

$845 million over seven years to support housing in Inuit communities $190 million over seven years for housing in Métis communities Join us at The Canadian Institute’s 6th Annual First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Forum East, on November 30 and December 1, as our esteemed faculty of speakers addresses funding and financial opportunities and the most critical challenges effecting professionals working in housing, economic development and finance.

Housing Management Team ĉ Housing Policy Upgrade: Determining How to Re-Write Your Housing Policy for Maximum Effectiveness ĉ Implementing a Repair and Maintenance Strategy for a Multi-Property Portfolio ĉ Collecting Rental Arrears: How to Structure Collection Programs to Improve Participation and Re-Invest in Community

Economic Development Team ĉ The Lesser Known Challenges of Building Code Compliance and Enforcement for First Nation Communities ĉ Innovative Energy Services and Boosting Quality of Living in Indigenous Communities ĉ NIGHTMARE SCEANRIOS Top 10 Pitfalls When Ensuring the Best Building Materials and Optimal Location for Your Building Site

Finance and Funding Team ĉ Accessing Federal Funding Dollars to Provide Core Housing and Infrastructure Supports for Indigenous ĉ How to Conduct a Risk Analysis and Minimize Environmental Hazards in the Home

Network with industry leaders in energy, construction and design to identify the latest technologies to build family homes and manage community assets.

I look forward to seeing you in November.

Sincerely, Rebecca Nobrega Senior Conference Producer 6th Annual First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Forum East * https://budget.gc.ca/2022/report-rapport/chap7-en.html

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Distinguished Faculty Includes CO-CHAIR John Kim Bell Business Advisor Michipicoten First Nations

Melvin Hardy Northern Superior Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief (NSDGCC) Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek

SPEAKERS Brenda Aviles General Manager Aboriginal Housing Support Center

Zheren Hu Senior Analyst Statistics Canada, Canadian Housing Survey

Vance Badawey Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services Member of Parliament

Indra Maharjan Director, Innovation, Technology & Alternative Delivery Ontario Clean Water Agency

Cat Criger Elder University of Toronto

R. Donald Maracle Chief Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

Audrey DeMarsico Lawyer Nelligan O‘Brien Payne LLP

Alexandria Melvin Research Analyst Statistics Canada, Centre for Indigenous Statistics and Partnerships

WHO YOU WILL MEET Network and establish meaningful relationships with stakeholders in the following Job Functions: ĉ Chief and Council ĉ Housing ĉ Economic Development ĉ Finance ĉ Capital and Infrastructure Administration ĉ Lands and Resources

Daphne Farrell Emergency Management Specialist EM Canada Director of Communities Ontario Association of Emergency Managers Matt Farrell President Alliance of Canadian Building Officials' Associations Chief Building Official Township of Huron-Kinloss Aaron Gorski Analyst Statistics Canada,Census, Housing Cliff Grant Director Strategic Relations Aboriginal Housing Management Association

Barbara Miller Founder First Nations Emergency Management Antonella (Toni) Morra Head Housing Counsellor Aboriginal Housing Support Centre/ Wigwamen Incorporated.

David Muriella Senior Financial Solutions Specialist, Indigenous & Northern Housing Solutions Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Caryma Sa’d Lawyer Law Office of Caryma Sa’d

ĉ Public Works ĉ Indigenous Markets Financing ĉ Business Development

From: ĉ First Nations Communities ĉ Indigenous Economic Development Corporations ĉ Construction and Engineering Firms ĉ Government ĉ Banks, Financial Institutions and Investment Firms ĉ Water and Wastewater Services ĉ Architectural Firms and Consultants

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ONE DAY TWO

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2022 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 30, 2022 7:45

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:45

Traditional Welcome microphone-alt Cat Criger, Elder, University of Toronto

11:30

Developing Your Community Emergency Preparedness Plan microphone-alt Daphne Farrell, Emergency Management Specialist,

EM Canada, Director of Communities, Ontario Association of Emergency Managers

9:00

Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs microphone-alt Jim Kim Bell, Business Advisor, Michipicoten First Nations Melvin Hardy, Northern Superior Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief (NSDGCC), Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek 9:15

KEYNOTE

Barbara Miller, Founder, First Nations Emergency Management 12:15 1:30

Conflict Resolution Techniques for the Housing Management Team microphone-alt Caryma Sa’d, Lawyer, Law Office of Caryma Sa'd

microphone-alt Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Member of Parliament

9:45

CHIEFS PANEL: Priorities for Community Housing

2:15

Deep Dive in Building Code Compliance for First Nation Communities microphone-alt Matt Farrell, Immediate Past President, Ontario Building

Association (OBOA), Chief Building Official, Township of Huron-Kinloss

microphone-alt R. Donald Maracle, Chief, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Melvin Hardy, Northern Superior Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief (NSDGCC), Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek 10:15

Networking Luncheon for Attendees and Speakers

Wellness Refreshment Break for Attendees and Speakers

In this session, our speaker will detail what First Nations Communities must consider and enforce to ensure the construction of buildings conform to building codes.

3:15

10:30

Homelessness in Urban Settings: Concrete Actions to Address Housing Shortages microphone-alt Antonella (Toni) Morra, Head Housing Counsellor,

Aboriginal Housing Support Centre/ Wigwamen Incorporated.

Brenda Aviles, General Manager, Aboriginal Housing Support Center Indigenous people living off reserve are experiencing homelessness at alarming rates. During this session, delegates will examine real-world initiatives to reduce poverty and homelessness for Indigenous people in urban settings.

• Community intervention program where the person feels welcomed • Re-Socializing with family and the community

Wellness Refreshment Break for Attendees and Speakers

3:30

Building a Basic Home Maintenance Guide for Tenants microphone-alt Melvin Hardy, Northern Superior Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief (NSDGCC), Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek

In this session, learn the main responsibilities of a tenant regarding basic home maintenance fix problems before they become major, expensive issues to repair.

4:15

Closing Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs End of Day One

• Developing programs for people to be reintegrate din the community – education, culture programs, employment strategies » Overcoming barriers of homelessness in an urban setting » Itemizing the criteria which leads successful repatriation to a nation » What does successful reintegration into a community look like and how can it be repeated

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DAY TWO

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022 8:30

Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:30

Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs microphone-alt Jim Kim Bell, Business Advisor, Michipicoten First Nations Melvin Hardy, Northern Superior Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief (NSDGCC), Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek 9:35

Morning Networking Session

1:00

Combating Gender-Based Violence: Funding for Shelters and Transitional Housing microphone-alt David Muriella, Senior Financial Solutions Specialist, Indigenous & Northern Housing Solutions

This session will detail a joint initiative between CMHC and Indigenous Services Canada, delivering the construction of 88 shelters and transitional homes for Indigenous women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals.

2:00

10:15

Funding Water and WW Infrastructure through Partnerships and Collaboration microphone-alt Indra Maharjan, Director, Innovation, Technology & Alternative

Insights into The Canadian Housing Statistics Program Microphone-alt Zheren Hu, Senior Analyst, Statistics Canada, Canadian Housing Survey

Delivery, Ontario Clean Water Agency

11:00

Aaron Gorski, Analyst, Statistics Canada,Census, Housing

Wellness Refreshment Break for Attendees and Speakers

Alexandria Melvin, Research Analyst, Statistics Canada, Centre for Indigenous Statistics and Partnerships

11:15

Collecting Rental Arrears: How to Structure Collection Programs to Improve Participation and Re-Invest in Community Microphone-alt Audrey DeMarsico, Lawyer, Nelligan O‘Brien Payne LLP • Relying on an effective housing policy with an easily understood rent collection framework • Employ a tenant relations officer that communicates, educates, and constantly sends reminders • Lessons learned throughout the transitional period • Framing rent collection as a contribution to infrastructure building for the community 12:00

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

Networking Luncheon for Attendees and Speakers

Hear highlights from the Census and Canadian Housing Survey’s (CHS) most recent releases and learn about the data you can use to help address housing challenges.

3:00

Wellness Refreshment Break for Attendees and Speakers

3:15

Urban Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy Microphone-alt Cliff Grant, Director Strategic Relations, Aboriginal Housing Management Association

3:45

Closing Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs End of Conference

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Michelle Mallette, Office Admin, Wahgoshig First Nation

Was a good experience. I had learned a lot and will continue to learn about other communities’ stories and bring them back to my home.

Dannah Ellison, Youth Councillor, Wahgoshig First Nation

The networking opportunities with other First Nation representatives was paramount.

Melissa Maracle, Housing Accounts Manager, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

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