VIU First Nation Housing Manager Program Overview
The VIU First Nation Housing Manager (FNHM) Certificate Program offers six online credit courses tailored for housing managers. Delve into topics such as housing management, financial management, and interpersonal communications. Learn about the transition from federal government housing control to First Nations Housing Authority and explore capacity building for the future. Contact Nancy Hamilton for program details and admission requirements.
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First Nation Housing Manager Program Presenter: Sylvia Olsen
VIU First Nation Housing Manager (FNHM) Certificate Program The FNHM Certificate program is made up of six online credit courses that may be taken as a complete training program or may be taken individually. Courses: Introduction to Housing Management Housing Administration Level I Housing Administration Level II Financial Management for First Nations Housing Managers Introduction to Construction and Renovations Interpersonal Communications for Housing Managers
Lessons learned Face 2 face to online Strengths / weaknesses Instructor as a facilitator Student interaction: peer-peer/Instructor-student and student-content Curriculum design this is a living course development process
FNHM Online Course D2L Look and Feel
How to register FNHM Certificate program - Admission Requirements Grade 12, or equivalent, or mature student Recommendations for Admission: It is advised that students have sufficient essential skills (reading, writing, and numeracy, computer use) to be successful in the program
Contact Information Nancy Hamilton 250.746.3573 Nancy.Hamilton@viu.ca Program link VIU Cowichan Campus: http://www.cc.viu.ca/ce/fnhm.htm
Capacity going forward An opportunity to imagine
Capacity going forward Transition from federal government control of housing to First Nations Housing Authority will require different kinds and different levels of capacity as it progresses
Capacity going forward Transfer of funds and transfer of decision making authority so that capacity development is brought under one banner and determined by First Nations people and communities
Capacity going forward Found capacity People with current skills in a wide range of fields these people will need to be put to work group and be paid Steering group that thinks it through and creates a plan sets the direction
Capacity going forward Developing capacity Bring all current agencies that are currently delivering capacity under the umbrella of a First Nations Housing Authority Develop professionalism Create a professional management designation Certificate/diploma program Workshops as ongoing professional development
Capacity going forward Build a new relationship between First Nations communities and their housing departments Acknowledge professionals with respect and pay Leadership Community
Capacity going forward Scholarship Build capacity from the front line right through the system Why is it needed? All the information we have about housing has been created by government It s not First Nations information The messages are government messages An important aspect of regaining control is being in control of creating the knowledge
Capacity going forward Borrow and learn from other regions OFNTSC TSAG Atlantic Policy Congress Quebec region Borrow from other institutions CMHC INAC and Alaska had the North Committee Alaska has a Cold Climate Housing Research Centre
Capacity going forward The physical/technical side Inspections Bulk purchasing Developing shared expertise and experiences in different regions
Capacity going forward The real challenge is to change the system we are trying to manage failed programs Our failure to manage the unmanageable has resulted in the illusion that we are inadequate managers and that we need more capacity and more oversight Create housing that works and we will lead the way in housing management
