INDIGENOUS HOUSING & ECONOMIC PATHWAYS
SUMMIT
From Forest to Home
June 2026
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Territory
Port Hardy, BC
Cohosted with:
Why It Matters
This action-oriented summit focuses on a complete, end-to-end housing value chain—from sustainably harvested timber on First Nations territories, through Indigenous-owned or aligned forestry, milling, manufacturing, and construction businesses, and back into community housing. Guided by Indigenous values, the summit aligns partners, capital, and policy pathways to enable Nations to lead housing delivery on their own terms.
The goal: to create Nation-led pathways that connect land and resources to housing, jobs, and long-term economic self-determination.
Who Should Attend
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First Nations leadership exploring housing and economic development strategies
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Forest tenure holders and Indigenous-owned forestry companies
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Manufacturers and modular housing providers committed to Indigenous partnerships
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Construction firms and contractors working in community housing
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Housing authorities and not-for-profits serving Indigenous communities
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Entrepreneurs and investors interested in Indigenous-led housing and economic opportunities
Why Attend
Attendees will gain insight, connections, and tools to:
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Drive economic self-determination through ownership and participation across the housing value chain
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Achieve economies of scale by coordinating housing demand and delivery models
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Maximize multiplier effects, keeping capital circulating in Indigenous communities
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Deliver better housing: culturally responsive, energy-efficient homes that build long-term assets
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Access jobs and workforce pathways across forestry, manufacturing, construction, and clean energy
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Learn from a scalable pilot model that can inform regional, provincial, and national strategies
Key Focus Areas
Our inaugural summit will focus on the following important themes.
Economic Self-Determination
Increasing Indigenous ownership and local economic participation.
Aggregated Demand & Efficiency
Coordinated supply chains and repeatable housing models for cost reduction and innovation.
Nation-Led Housing Value Chains
Connecting land, resources, and local businesses to deliver housing end-to-end.
Scalable, Replicable Models
Piloting strategies that can be applied nationally to strengthen Indigenous housing and economic systems.
Multiplier Effects
Driving job creation, training, and business growth in Indigenous communities.
Culturally Responsive & Energy-Efficient Homes
Supporting health, climate resilience, and long-term asset building.