Background
FNNBOA is a national nonprofit organization. It represents those individuals who provide residential, commercial and institutional construction and renovation technical services (i.e., plans review, inspections, recommending repairs, technical advocacy and advisory role) for buildings located in First Nation/Aboriginal communities. There are approximately 250 to 300 employed in this sector. This a one page document summarizes FNNBOA and it’s role in the community. FNNBOA in Brief (89k PDF)
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In this changing world, both personal development and learning must be ongoing, lifelong process. It is most important to anyone involved in First Nation Housing to learn specific content material given the rapidly changing evolution of construction techniques/materials and funding options. In addition to gaining skills and knowledge there is a need to increase the development of partnerships which will enhance learning opportunities and create forums which will lead to improvements in FN Housing conditions. FNNBOA in partnership with Educational Institutes, Federal Funding Agencies, FN Technical Service providers is seeking First Nations Inspectors, service providers and corporate sponsors to be come members of the organization.
FNNBOA offers new members:
•The Canadian Wood Frame Construction book
•Renovators and Builders Technical Guide
•A collection of AYH Fact Sheets relating to mold
•The Home Safe Home Cowichan story
•A nylon briefcase
By becoming a member you will:
•Have opportunity to increase capacity development
•Have a forum to discuss building techniques, both good and bad
•Have access to cutting edge technologies such as Energuide for Houses
•Increase your network of housing resource contacts to a National level
•Increase your business opportunities
•Become part of a organization devoted to improving housing conditions through technical advancement
•Be advised of important changes, developments and innovative housing practices through a Newsletter
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Register Online or fill in the FNNBOA Membership Form (113k PDF) and mail it in.
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