This webinar shared firsthand experiences from Indigenous community builders on navigating energy code requirements and overcoming construction challenges in their communities
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This session featured Indigenous community builders discussing their real-world experiences constructing buildings within their communities while adhering to energy code requirements.
Participants gained insights into the practical challenges, decision-making processes, and solutions implemented to balance code compliance with construction realities. The conversation highlighted both obstacles and successes, emphasizing improved building performance, sustainability, and longevity. The webinar provided valuable lessons for anyone involved in construction projects in Indigenous Communities, whether at the planning stage or actively building.
This session was a facilitated discussion where community builders shared their experiences navigating energy codes, overcoming construction challenges, and implementing sustainable building practices in Indigenous Communities.



This session was a facilitated discussion where community builders shared their experiences navigating energy codes, overcoming construction challenges, and implementing sustainable building practices in Indigenous Communities.
Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.