Webinar Description
The focus of this webinar is on the financing of homes in First Nations. Discussion will include the financing of homes (e.g., funds from government, mortgages) and financing opportunities for new homes and renovations. The focus will also be on development/pre construction financing and the importance that financing includes hiring project managers and contractors.
What students will learn?
An overview of financing of homes
Focus on topics of financing pre construction activities such as soil testing.
Draws against mortgage for new construction
Financing and construction conform with building code standards
Who should take the seminar?
Chief and Council
Band Administrators
Housing Managers and staff
Housing officers
Housing inspectors
Contractors, renovators and estimators
Instructional hours
Webinar notes/reading materials will be distributed after the webinar. The previous webinar will be an important. Also, take an opportunity review your community existing bylaws on housing and construction.
1 Webinar – 1 hour session
Instructors
John Kiedrowski, B.A., B.A. (Hon), M.A. (Criminology), CRM, FNHP / Project Manager, FNNBOA
Candace Bennett, FNHP, Executive Director, First Nations Housing Professionals Association
Required tools, equipment and learning resources
Computer based communication capability – Webex (instructions will be provided on how to access Webex)
Smart phone if you chose to use it for the courses.
Schedule of the webinar
The webinar is planned for the following day: November 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM EST
Registration
·The last day to register is 7 days prior
Once registered, information will be sent on how to log into Webex.
Course information may be sent be sent in advance.
Prerequisite
None