Housing webinars for First Nations communities

This is a free webinar series, sponsored by Indigenous Services Canada and other organizations, geared to those involved in housing in First Nations communities.

Past sessions

Looking for past sessions? You can find over 70 videos of past sessions on the FNNBOA YouTube channel.

Playlists are available for content including:

• Accessibility

• Blueprints and drawings

• Building techniques

• Costing and estimating

• Home maintentance and repairs

• Housing authorities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

• Indoor Air Quality

• Inspections

• Procurement

• Radon gas

• Rental regimes

• Sustainable building and healthy homes

Upcoming sessions:

The following two sessions are presented by Building Knowledge Canada Inc.

November 12, 2026 | Same House, Different Heart: An Apples-to-Apples Look at Air-Source vs. Ground-Source Heat Pump Technology

What happens when you compare two versions of the same home, one with an air-source heat pump (ASHP) and the other with a ground-source heat pump (GSHP)? Patrick Marion of Mattamy Homes and Michael Ridler of Eden Energy Equipment, moderated by Derek Cheung of BKC, explore how the building envelope influences system selection and overall performance.

Explore key considerations, including:

• Upfront costs and installation complexity

• Energy performance, homeowner comfort, and long-term operating costs

• Why an envelope-first approach can shape mechanical system decisions

Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Speakers: Derek Cheung, Michael Ridler, and Patrick Marion

Register for the November 12 session

November 19, 2026 | Suite Success: Smart Utility and Mechanical Planning for Secondary Suites + ADUs

As secondary suites and Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) become more common across Canada, early coordination is essential to avoid costly delays and redesign. Gord Cooke, Matthew Sivin of Martino Mechanical Design Studio, and Brandyn Leitert of Enbridge Gas share practical insights into mechanical design, utility servicing, and planning for successful ADU projects.

Learn more about:

• Mechanical system options and design considerations

• Utility servicing and meter placement planning

• Common project challenges and lessons learned

• Best practices for early coordination among builders, designers, HVAC professionals, and utilities

Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Speakers: Gord Cooke, Matthew Sivin, and Brandyn Leitert
Sponsor: Enbridge Gas

Register for the November 19 session

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Questions?

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Notes:

• Courses offered may change or be removed - webinar coordinators will follow up should changes occur.

• Courses are offered on MS Teams - a web-based video conferencing platform.

• Courses generally take place at 1pm Eastern.

• It is recommended that participants read any course notes in advance of each web-based instruction session (if applicable).

• Participants will have an opportunity to actively participate in the course material and receive feedback as well as open discussions on the various course topics.

• Participants will receive a confirmation email along with a digital copy of the course notes for their reference. A number of useful resources may be provided to help as support of the learning process.

• It is assumed that participants are reasonably comfortable with the use of computer/web-based technology or alternatively have a study-buddy that can help and assist, if required.