1808 Wellington Avenue,
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 0C4, Canada
April 10, 2024 - April 11, 2024
08:30AM - 04:30PM CDT
Welcome to the 2024 MIHCEMI Conference, April 10-11, 2024. More than 250 delegates from 63 First Nation communities and 7 tribal councils will be gathering in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre to meet on the mandate of MIHCEMI, and its impact in our communities.
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| Description: | Elder Bill Ballantyne (Prayer) Elders Barb Nepinak (Water Ceremony) Coco Stevenson (Drum) Chief EJ Fontaine, Sagkeeng First Nation Kandice Leonard, Regional Director-General Indigenous Services Canada, Manitoba Region Efficiency Manitoba - Sponsor Greeting (Amy Tuck)
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John Kiedrowski
| Description: | Families spend substantial time indoors; it is important that homes are healthy and safe environments. Yet many homes contribute to illnesses, injury, disability or death via poor air quality, mould, stairs do not have handrails, or fire because of a failed heat source are examples of poor building code and standards adaptation, the application and enforcement. First Nations Councils are the Authority of Jurisdiction (AHJ) and as the governance bodies for their communities, they are responsible for the construction of new homes and renovations. The workshop will focus on Council’s role to ensure homes are built to code and safe for its members. |
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| Description: | Join Terry as he discusses pest control treatments and preventative measures methods. He will also be speaking on products used for different types of treatments that his company carries out, and what each homeowner has to do to prepare for the treatments. Finally, Terry also discusses health concerns around various types of pests. |
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Blake Scott
| Description: | A presentation on the registration and approval processes related to the installation of Onsite Wastewater Management Systems for residential homes. Discuss guiding information used to assess Onsite Wastewater Management systems. |
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| Description: | The Lunchtime Competition will consist of 5 trivia questions, hosted by Chris Stove! |
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Lynette McDonald, Beverly Swan and Katherine Graham
| Description: | Indigenous Health Services overview, how to access WRHA Indigenous Health Services, with a focus on Complex Discharge Planning with Indigenous Clients we serve. Moving forward with a collaborative approach with our First Nation Community Stakeholders. Setting the stage to working across governments, First Nation communities to sustain transparent communication strategies.
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| Description: | An introduction to understanding and planning for the true cost of housing programs and services. This session is designed to assist First Nations as they introduce or enhance debt management practices for housing. The presentation provides an overview of how to confirm recurring operating costs, examine the relationship between the occupant and the First Nation and shares advice on how to manage these responsibilities. |
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Trevor Trainor (M.A Sc.)
| Description: | There are many unique challenges when designing wall and roof systems for northern Indigenous housing including extreme climates, short construction seasons and over-crowded conditions. Importing solutions from the south without understanding these challenges has lead to many issues related to mould growth, rot and premature decay of walls and roof systems. Fully understanding these challenges and then applying the principles of building science can produce real solutions and help us create heathy, durable and efficient housing. |
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John Kiedrowski
| Description: | Families spend substantial time indoors; it is important that homes are healthy and safe environments. Yet many homes contribute to illnesses, injury, disability or death via poor air quality, mould, stairs do not have handrails, or fire because of a failed heat source are examples of poor building code and standards adaptation, the application and enforcement. First Nations Councils are the Authority of Jurisdiction (AHJ) and as the governance bodies for their communities, they are responsible for the construction of new homes and renovations. The workshop will focus on Council’s role to ensure homes are built to code and safe for its members. |
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Chief Angela Levasseur
| Description: | This session will showcase solutions from the Housing Supply Challenge Northern Access Round which focussed on implmenting ideas addressing supply chain barriers. How can the learnings from the research and implementation of these solutions be applied to other northern and rural communities? What are some key learnings related to the creating of a national industrial strategy? |
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Clarence J. Matomagan
| Description: | Join Clarence J. Natomagan, founder of Meth Busters Inc., for a deep dive into the challenges and solutions surrounding methamphetamine contamination. This session will explore the environmental and human activity-based origins of meth contamination, its impact on communities, and the cutting-edge remediation techniques developed by Meth Busters Inc. Attendees will gain valuable insights into regulatory considerations, the science behind meth particulate behavior, and practical strategies for prevention and remediation, all aimed at fostering safer, healthier living environments.
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| Description: | Greetings from the Province of Manitoba Minister Bernadette Smith, Minister of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness |
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| Description: | FNHPA will walk through your membership benefits and demonstrated how to effectively access the many tools, resources and reports available to you as a member. Demonstrate where to find the most up to date information, hear about recently completed projects and new projects for fiscal 24/25. |
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Christine Edward
| Description: | CMHC will be highlighting the Raven Indigenous Impact Foundation and Aki Energy project that saw the instillation of 124 geo-thermal residential energy units and the completion of repairs/retrofits in partnering communities of Fisher River First Nation and Peguis First Nation. The session will outline the model used as part of the partnership, provide preliminary results on the energy cost reductions, and highlight the local employment and training built into the program. |
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| Description: | Join Terry as he discusses pest control treatments and preventative measures methods. He will also be speaking on products used for different types of treatments that his company carries out, and what each homeowner has to do to prepare for the treatments. Finally, Terry also discusses health concerns around various types of pests. |
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| Description: | The perfect wall is an environmental separator—it keeps the outside out, and the inside in. To do so, wall assemblies are required to control rain, air, vapour, and heat. We will examine the control layers of “the perfect wall” as described by renowned building science expert, Dr. Joseph Lstiburek. Also in discussion will be the importance of air tightness in the building envelope, and why this makes HRV operation and maintenance crucial to maintaining healthy indoor air quality. |
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Blake Scott
| Description: | A presentation on the registration and approval processes related to the installation of Onsite Wastewater Management Systems for residential homes. Discuss guiding information used to assess Onsite Wastewater Management systems. |
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| Description: | The perfect wall is an environmental separator—it keeps the outside out, and the inside in. To do so, wall assemblies are required to control rain, air, vapour, and heat. We will examine the control layers of “the perfect wall” as described by renowned building science expert, Dr. Joseph Lstiburek. Also in discussion will be the importance of air tightness in the building envelope, and why this makes HRV operation and maintenance crucial to maintaining healthy indoor air quality. |
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Clarence J. Matomagan
| Description: | Join Clarence J. Natomagan, founder of Meth Busters Inc., for a deep dive into the challenges and solutions surrounding methamphetamine contamination. This session will explore the environmental and human activity-based origins of meth contamination, its impact on communities, and the cutting-edge remediation techniques developed by Meth Busters Inc. Attendees will gain valuable insights into regulatory considerations, the science behind meth particulate behavior, and practical strategies for prevention and remediation, all aimed at fostering safer, healthier living environments. |
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Roxanne Harper, Emcee
| Description: | Thank you to our wonderful Emcee, Roxanne Harper, as she guided us through our 2-day conference. Roxanne will share her closing remarks and reflections on Healthy Homes, Healthy Communities. |
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Marion Crowe
Roxanne Harper
Candace Bennett
