Register Today – Upcoming Matrimonial Real Property Toolbox Training

Join us for a free, practical, hands-on training designed to build knowledge and confidence in understanding and working with Matrimonial Real Property (MRP) in First Nations housing. Participants will explore real-world scenarios, learn practical approaches to common MRP situations, and gain valuable tools and resources to support their communities.

BC/NWT/YK Region Training Session
September 22-23, 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway829 McCallum Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 6W6

MB/ON Region Training Session
October 28-29, 2026
Delta Hotels Thunder Bay
2240 Sleeping Giant Pkwy, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 0E7

Topics Include:

• MRP Foundations
• Overview of the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (FHRMIRA)
• MRP Governance: Roles and Responsibilities
• Housing Policies and Practical Application
• Dispute Resolution
• Community Engagement Strategies
• Implementation Planning and Enacting a Community MRP Law

Should Attend:

• Housing Managers and Housing Staff
• Lands Managers and Lands Staff
• Chief and Council
• First Nation Administrators

Participants Will Receive:

• Understanding and Working with Matrimonial Real Property in First Nations Housing: A Practical Guide
• MRP Toolbox Workbook

A travel stipend available to eligible participants. Please keep in mind that participants are responsible for booking their own accommodations to attend. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to info.mrp@fnhpa.ca.

Launch of the Career Pathways Enhancement Project

The First Nations Housing Professionals Association (FNHPA) is launching a national initiative to better understand the career journeys of staff working in First Nations on-reserve housing. This project aims to identify the skills, experiences, supports, and opportunities that contribute to successful careers in the sector.

The findings will be used to develop practical resources, including career pathway frameworks, career mapping tools, workforce development guidance, and outreach materials to help attract, develop, and retain housing staff across First Nations communities. Research will be conducted by Boreala Management.

How You Can Contribute?

We are looking for housing staff to share their experiences through:

• A brief​ survey
• Individual interviews
• Focus groups

Help Us Spread the Word

Housing managers, directors, and community leaders are encouraged to share this opportunity with staff and colleagues who may have valuable insights to contribute. The success of this project depends on hearing from a broad range of housing roles and experiences.

🎁 Participants in the survey, interviews, and focus groups may be eligible to receive a token of appreciation.

Interested in an interview or focus group? 👉 Express Your Interest

Together, we can strengthen career pathways and support current and future generations of First Nations housing staff.

Upcoming Webinars:

Housing & Wellness Information Session | Webinar

August 18th, 1:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern Time

This webinar will introduce participants to the department's programs, resources, and educational initiatives designed to support First Nations communities in promoting safe, healthy, and sustainable housing. Learn about the free Housing and Wellness Program guides, Keeper of My Home (KMH) educational resources, upcoming initiatives, and how these tools can be accessed and used to support housing professionals, educators, youth, and community members.

Introduction to Matrimonial Real Property | Webinar

August 19th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm Eastern Time

Join us for an introductory webinar designed to build awareness and understanding of Matrimonial Real Property (MRP) on reserve. This introductory session will provide participants with a foundational understanding of MRP, including the legal framework, key concepts, and practical considerations that impact Housing Departments and First Nation communities.

Housing Trainee Program Development (Session 6, Resources) | Webinar

August 20th, 10:00am to 12:00pm Central Time

Following the fifth session of the Housing Trainee Program Development webinar, join us for the final session, Session 6 (Resources) of this 6-part series. This webinar is perfect for Housing Managers who would like to develop their very own training program for their housing staff by looking at a comprehensive list of the ins-and-outs of First Nation housing. We also invite those who are new to the field to come learn with us.

Session 6 (Resources) includes the following topics:

• SCTC Technical Unit GIS
• National Building Code 9.6 (Glass)
• Construction Standards
• National Building Code 9.3 (Metal)
• Spatial Awareness Introduction – GIS
• National Building Code 9.4 (Structure)
• National Building Code 9.18 (Crawlspace)
• Housing Committee Introduction
• NAHS Program – New Housing Approach Strategy
• Housing Lifecycle Management – An Introduction
• Energy Efficiency – Retscreen

Please keep an eye out for the registration link, which will be sent directly to all members after August 13th.

Join us for a great opportunity to gain insight on First Nations housing.

For more information about webinars, please contact: Alex Boudrias, Training and Events Administrator, at alex@fnhpa.ca

Check out the Conferences/Events we will be attending:

OFNTSC-Tech Nations
August 18-19 in Sault Ste Marie, ON

Keeper of my Home Presentation 
August 21 in Saddle Lake, AB 

Manitoba Gathering 
September 9-10 in Winnipeg, MB

Southern Ontario Gathering 
September 15-16 in Collingwood, ON

MRP Toolkit Training-BC/NWT/YK Region 
September 22-23 in Victoria, BC 

Housing Governance & Leadership Workshop
September 22-23 in Moncton, NB

473 Kokomis Inamo, Unit #1, Pikwakanagan, ON, K0J 1X0