How We Typically Support Indigenous Communities

​​We partner with Indigenous communities to plan and deliver housing and infrastructure. Our work spans early visioning, needs assessments, and infrastructure analysis through to funding, design, and construction.

 

We support communities in defining priorities, securing funding, and delivering projects that are practical, energy-efficient, and built for long-term performance, while also supporting capacity building and local involvement throughout the process.

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​​​Housing Solutions​

We provide a range of high-quality, energy-efficient housing solutions, including:

• Energy-efficient Ready-to-Move (RTM) two- and three-bedroom models, in collaboration with VOCE Developments

• Energy-efficient and Net-Zero mass timber (NLT) housing models

• Multi-unit mass timber townhouses, from duplexes to ten-plexes

• Accessible design options

• Durable, super-insulated homes designed for long-term performance

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Typical engagements:

• Community housing programs

• Multi-unit rental housing

• Workforce and transitional housing

• Mass timber housing

• Net-Zero housing

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Facility Condition & Infrastructure Assessments

​We assess existing housing and community infrastructure to understand current condition, performance, and future needs. These assessments provide a clear foundation for decision-making, funding applications, and long-term planning.

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Typical engagements:

• Facility condition assessments

• Housing and infrastructure portfolio assessments

• Asset inventory and performance analysis

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Long-Term Planning & Needs Assessments

​We work with communities to define housing and infrastructure priorities through visioning, needs assessments, and long-term infrastructure planning. This work helps position projects for funding, approvals, and successful implementation.

 

Typical engagements:

• Visioning and stakeholder engagement

• Housing needs assessments

• Long-term infrastructure planning

• Capital planning support

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Funding & Application Support

​We support communities in securing funding by developing clear, well-structured applications and procurement materials. This includes grant applications, business cases, and RFPs that align with program requirements and strengthen the likelihood of approval.

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Typical engagements:

• Grant and funding applications

• Business case development

• RFP writing and procurement support

• Supporting documentation for approvals

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Training & Capacity Building

​We support long-term success through training, mentorship, and collaboration with communities. This includes co-developing approaches that build internal capacity in planning, project development, and delivery.

 

Typical engagements:

• Training in planning and project development

• Mentorship and knowledge transfer

• Community involvement in project delivery

• Capacity building aligned with housing and infrastructure programs