First Nations National Building Officers Association
2026 Conference
FROM THE GROUND UP
Strengthening Technical Capacity in First Nations Housing
Join us for the FNNBOA National Conference
from June 1 to 3, 2026 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
The Conference
The FNNBOA National Conference will take place June 1–3, 2026 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
The hotel is located on the eastern shore of Halifax Harbour, at 240 Brownlow Ave and the telephone number is (902) 468-8888.
The Halifax Stanfield International Airport (airport code YHZ) is located 26km from the hotel and it takes approximately 18 minutes to drive from the Airport to/from the hotel, depending on traffic.
Countdown
We expect that approximately 200 delegates will gather for the FNNBOA National Conference, a premier meeting place for leaders and experts shaping the future of safe, code compliant housing in First Nations communities. Join Chiefs and Councillors, housing specialists, contractors, builders and suppliers, government representatives, and others as they come together to exchange ideas, spark collaboration, and strengthen capacity across the First Nations building and housing sector.
The conference features an optional value-added course on the first day, impactful plenaries and presentations, exhibitor showcases, high value networking, cultural performances, and more! It is a national destination for building partnerships, sharing knowledge, and advancing excellence in First Nations housing.
Program
Monday, June 1
from 9 am to 7 pm
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Optional Pre-Conference Workshop – Strategies for Effective Construction Project Management
4:00 — 5:00 pm Free time
5:00 — 7:00 pm Opening Reception with Exhibitors
Tuesday, June 2
from 7 am to 4:15 pm
7:00 am — 12:00 pm Registration
7:00 — 8:00 am Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00 — 9:00 am Opening and Welcome
9:00 — 10:00 am Presentations
10:00 — 10:30 am Health Break with Exhibitors
10:30 am — 12:00 pm Presentations
12:00 — 1:00 pm Buffet Lunch
1:00 — 2:30 pm Presentations
2:30 — 3:00 pm Health Break with Exhibitors
3:00 — 4:00 pm Presentations
4:00 — 4:15 pm Wrap-Up and draw for prizes
4:15 pm End of Day
Wednesday, June 3
From 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
8:00 — 11:00 am Registration
8:00 — 9:00 am Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:00 — 10:00 am Presentations
10:00 — 10:30 am Health Break with Exhibitors
10:30 am — 12:00 pm Presentations
12:00 — 1:00 pm Buffet Lunch
1:00 — 3:00 pm Presentations
3:00 — 3:15 pm Wrap-Up and draw for prizes
3:15 pm Closing Prayer
3:30 pm End of Conference