Name
Reaching remote and Indigenous communities with efficiency and retrofit programs
Date & Time
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Speakers
Harri Makivirta, Summerhill
Jade Siewnarine, Summerhill
Dan Dicaire, Ottawa Community Housing
Shahed Shafazand, Aboriginal Housing Management Association
Harri Makivirta Jade Siewnarine Dan Dicaire Shahed Shafazand
Description

This session showcases Indigenous-led and collaborative retrofit programs that expand energy efficiency in remote and Indigenous communities, highlighting innovative partnerships, community capacity, culturally informed delivery, and practical lessons for equitable program design.

- From Program Delivery to Energy Justice: Advancing Indigenous-Led Community Retrofits Through Partnership and Adaptive Design