The High-Performance Energy Building Codes within Indigenous Communities course, developed with building science experts, aims to educate participants on the National Building Codes (NBC) and National Energy Codes of Canada for Buildings (NECB).
Do you know what the National Building Codes and National Energy Codes of Canada for Buildings Are? What role do they play? What are the benefits of adopting high-performance energy building codes?
The High-Performance Energy Building Codes within Indigenous Communities course was developed in partnership with experts in building science and building codes. The goal of the training is to develop an understanding of the National Building Codes (NBC) and National Energy Codes of Canada for Buildings (NECB) and provide an overview of the benefits of adopting NBC and NECB within Indigenous Communities.
This training was developed thanks to the financial support of Natural Resources Canada
ECO Canada has developed an Energy Management and Leadership Training Program to promote the adoption of high-performance energy building codes within Indigenous communities. This program consists of five modules designed to assist these communities in adopting, enforcing, and complying with energy building codes. Each module lasts approximately 7 hours and can be delivered independently or as part of an extensive one-week course.
Participants will explore key provisions of the National Building Code (NBC) and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB), gaining an understanding of how these codes apply to construction and renovation projects.
This module addresses the unique challenges faced by rural and remote communities. It provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to apply building codes to housing projects within Indigenous contexts.
Participants will develop communication and engagement skills essential for managing housing projects, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and advancing the successful implementation of the NBC and NECB.
This module focuses on practical approaches to monitoring, enforcing, and supporting compliance with building codes in Indigenous communities by providing effective tools and strategies.
Participants will learn to integrate sustainability into housing programs, mentor emerging leaders, and advocate for Indigenous-led policies in energy management and building code adoption.
Why This Training Matters
This program directly supports the goals of the Canada Green Buildings Strategy, which aims to decarbonize the building sector and build resilient, low-emission communities. By empowering Indigenous professionals with practical knowledge and leadership tools, this training helps accelerate the transition to stronger, culturally grounded building standards across Canada.
This is an instructor-led course with discussion groups and Q&A sessions throughout. We encourage all participants to take part in discussions. Please contact training@eco.ca if you have any questions.
ECO Canada has developed an Energy Management and Leadership Training Program to promote the adoption of high-performance energy building codes within Indigenous communities. This program consists of five modules designed to assist these communities in adopting, enforcing, and complying with energy building codes. Each module lasts approximately 7 hours and can be delivered independently or as part of an extensive one-week course.
Participants will explore key provisions of the National Building Code (NBC) and the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB), gaining an understanding of how these codes apply to construction and renovation projects.
This module addresses the unique challenges faced by rural and remote communities. It provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to apply building codes to housing projects within Indigenous contexts.
Participants will develop communication and engagement skills essential for managing housing projects, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and advancing the successful implementation of the NBC and NECB.
This module focuses on practical approaches to monitoring, enforcing, and supporting compliance with building codes in Indigenous communities by providing effective tools and strategies.
Participants will learn to integrate sustainability into housing programs, mentor emerging leaders, and advocate for Indigenous-led policies in energy management and building code adoption.
Why This Training Matters
This program directly supports the goals of the Canada Green Buildings Strategy, which aims to decarbonize the building sector and build resilient, low-emission communities. By empowering Indigenous professionals with practical knowledge and leadership tools, this training helps accelerate the transition to stronger, culturally grounded building standards across Canada.
This is an instructor-led course with discussion groups and Q&A sessions throughout. We encourage all participants to take part in discussions. Please contact training@eco.ca if you have any questions.
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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.
