The Urgency: A $349B Infrastructure Gap
Across Canada, Indigenous Nations are confronting a housing and infrastructure crisis. The Assembly of First Nations estimates a $349 billion gap — thousands of homes needed, crumbling facilities to repair, and new builds required to meet population growth.
The consequences are real: overcrowded homes, health risks, stalled economic opportunities, and community priorities left waiting. Every year of delay increases costs and deepens the gap.
The Solution: Nation-Led Project Management
Indigenous Project Management Solutions (IPMS) partners with Nations to ensure housing and infrastructure projects are planned, delivered, and sustained on your terms.
We strengthen delivery with:
The result? Homes built on time. Infrastructure delivered with cultural grounding. Projects that generate jobs, procurement opportunities, and own-source revenues.
Proof: Housing Projects in Action
Over 20 years, IPMS has supported 170+ Nations in housing and infrastructure delivery:
- Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach (QC): Established a Nation-led asset management system to secure reliable municipal services.
- Mistawasis Nehiyawak (SK): Guided housing development from vision to implementation.
- Woodland Cree First Nation (AB): Supported housing and cultural centre projects.
- Magnetawan First Nation (ON): Designed PMO systems to manage multiple housing initiatives.
- Siksika Nation (AB): Delivered housing alongside source water protection planning.
“The Advanced Project Management training gave us the discipline to manage a multi-million-dollar housing project with confidence. For the first time, our Nation led with both cultural grounding and professional standards.” — Director of Capital Projects, Prairie Nation
Why Housing & Infrastructure Projects Matter
Health & Safety:
Adequate housing reduces health risks and overcrowding.
Economic Impact:
Construction creates jobs, procurement contracts, and long-term community revenues.
Governance Strength:
PMOs and policies protect housing projects from delays and turnover.
Self-Determination:
Every home built represents sovereignty in action.
Ready to Close the Gap?
Your Nation has the vision. Indigenous Project Management Solutions (IPMS) provides the project management systems, training, and advisory support to turn priorities into results.
