Events

FNNBOA believes in the importance of knowledge sharing. Since its inception FNNBOA has presented in many communities and conferences. We have delivered over 70 housing-focused webinars and hosted a two-day conference for First Nations housing professionals.

Webinars

Housing webinars for First Nations communities is a free webinar series sponsored by Indigenous Services Canada.

Since 2020 FNNBOA has geared these webinars to those involved in housing in First Nations communities.

With over 70 webinars done, the series covers everything from mould to rental regimes.

You can learn more about, and sign up for future sessions, on the FNNBOA Webinar page.

View 70 videos of past webinars on the FNNBOA YouTube channel.

Conferences

First Nation Governance and the Authority Having Jurisdiction

December 10, 2025
Delta Hotels Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Councils are the Authority of Jurisdiction (AHJ) and as the governance bodies for their communities, they are responsible to ensure building codes and standards are established for their communities.

The conference aims are to provide an overview on the legal matters and the fiduciary duties associated with AHJ:

  • the application of AHJ off reserve

  • a contractor’s view on the AHJ

  • AHJ and the construction of homes and prefabs

  • and impact on housing managers and staff

The conference is a follow up to the first AHJ held in Moncton in 2024. Given the interests in this topic, FNNBOA decided to hold a one-day event open to all First Nations.

Learn more about the December conference!

Gathering on Housing Technical Knowledge
September 24-25, 2024 (past)

FNNBOA hosted its first conference in September 2024, dedicated to advancing housing solutions in Indigenous communities.

This conference was tailored for Tribal Councils, Indigenous communities, and organizations involved in housing development.

The guest speakers covered topics including:

  • Modular and Panelized Construction

  • Construction Risk and Usage of Construction Bonds

  • High Performance Windows Using Affordable and Tested Technologies for Cold Climate Applications

  • Climate Change Adaptation for Buildings and Communities 

  • Moisture Management in Indigenous Housing

  • Structural Insulated Panels 

Learn more about the 2024 conference, its speakers and view their presentations.