ECO Canada's BEAHR Training Program

Building codes are more than a guide, they’re a roadmap to safer, stronger homes.

From preventing mould and improving ventilation to boosting energy efficiency, they help protect what matters most.

Hear from Ostap Kaminskyy, On-Reserve Housing & SMTP Program Manager for Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council, on how building codes create healthier, more resilient homes for communities.

Watch now: https://bit.ly/4uUJumw

How do building codes contribute to building safer, more resilient homes in Indigenous communities?

Hear Savannah Lobsinger, Head of Housing and Infrastructure, Matachewan First Nation, share her experience navigating building codes, and how that knowledge empowered her to make confident decisions that strengthened her community.

🎥 Watch now: https://bit.ly/3QhDzd3

What does environmental training actually look like in a community setting?

From May 4–14, 2026, ECO Canada delivered BEAHR Aquatic Technician Training in Benoit’s Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with Benoit's Cove Indian Band.

Over two weeks, participants from four First Nations communities spent time both in the classroom and out in the field, learning how to measure water quality, study streams, and collect environmental data in the local area.

But just as important as the technical skills was how the learning happened.There was space for sharing knowledge, learning from each other’s experiences, and connecting with the community, whether that was through time on the land, conversations in class, or coming together for shared meals and a community feast.

By the end of the training, participants weren’t just finishing a course, they were already looking at next steps, including employment opportunities and further environmental training.

Delivered in partnership with the Ocean Alliance Canada (OAC) and funded by Future Skills Center and the Indigenous Ocean Futures project, this is part of ongoing work to bring accessible, community-based environmental training to more communities across Canada.

Interested in bringing BEAHR training to your community? Learn more: https://bit.ly/445tUtn

ECO Canada is proud to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour and celebrate the cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

Since 2006, we have delivered more than 350 customized BEAHR Indigenous Environmental Training programs to over 6,600 participants, in partnership with 330+ First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities across the country.

Learn more about how BEAHR Training prepares participants for environmental careers nationwide: https://bit.ly/445tUtn

Graphic adapted from National Indigenous Peoples Day promotional materials provided by the Government of Canada (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada).

Decarbonizing marine transportation in Newfoundland & Labrador involves more than reducing emissions, it requires meaningful inclusion of Indigenous Nations and a strong, future-ready workforce.

Our latest report explores emissions across the sector, Indigenous participation in fisheries and marine industries, and the training and skills needed to support an inclusive path to net zero.

Discover how Indigenous leadership and workforce development can shape a sustainable blue economy.

📥 Download the report: https://bit.ly/4xyW0dP

Up to 400 homes could see the impact of this training, and it starts with learning.

Participants are applying what they’ve learned to improve efficiency programs, work better with energy advisors, and make smarter retrofit decisions that last.

Looking ahead, that impact will grow, with another 50–75 homes expected through upcoming projects.

Just as important was who came together: housing providers, contractors, builders, and non-profits sharing practical tools to reduce costs, improve durability, and support more affordable housing.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lYyYWQ

Supporting nearly 1,000 homes takes the right knowledge and people committed to learning.

Recently, a group came together to share what’s working in housing, focusing on practical areas like energy codes, risk management, and new funding opportunities.

These are the kinds of things that directly shape how homes are built, maintained, and sustained over time.

What stood out most was the momentum to keep going: strengthening project management, making sure housing reflects community priorities, and creating more opportunities for youth to get involved and lead in the future.

Learn how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/4lYyYWQ

Join us for an engaging conversation with members of Samson Cree Nation as they share firsthand insights from their journey into expanding their knowledge on National Energy Codes for Buildings (NECB) and the real-world benefits the Codes bring to their communities.

Hear directly from those working on the ground; people who have navigated complex code requirements while making tough decisions about implementation, construction practices, and long-term community needs.

This session offers a real look at what it truly takes to build structures that meet the NECB requirements. You’ll hear about the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the tangible improvements in building performance and longevity that come from embracing the Codes.

Whether your community is already deep into a construction project or just beginning to explore sustainable building practices, or if you’ve encountered obstacles on the path to better, more resilient construction, this webinar is designed for you.

Samson Cree Nation is a Sovereign Nation, located in the heart of Alberta and is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all their people by maximizing human resources tools and by respecting the Cree language and traditions of their people.

June 16 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Online Webinar
Register now for free: https://bit.ly/4wKSyMZ