Guidelines and Instructions

The CHRA are just as much about sharing experiences with each other as it is about being recognized. Hence, we ask you to share your success, recognize your community, and help us inspire everyone!

While we encourage participation, we want to provide the following eligibility for applicants as follows:

  • Submission must come from one of the following:
    • First Nations Community in Canada
    • Tribal Council in Canada
    • A First Nations Housing Authority in Canada
    • An individual, member, or group within a First Nations community in Canada
  • The submissions/nominees must NOT have been awarded a Community Housing Recognition Award in the past 2 years.
  • To properly process the application, all fields must be completed as well as pictures and/or video to be compiled and shared at the Awards Banquet on October 25th, 2023.
  • While not all applications can win an award, the First Nations Housing Community would like to recognize the successes of ALL communities across Canada.
  • By submitting the award nomination, you are allowing the First Nations Housing Conference to share your success at First Nations Housing Conference 2023.
  • The First Nations Housing Community has the final decision should there be any discrepancies.
  • There is no monetary requirement to submit your application.
  • Submissions deadline extended!  New deadline is 11:59pm EST on October 9th, 2023, entries after this date may not be considered.
  • All submissions subject to review by members of the First Nations Housing Conference award committee.

Please Note:

  1. All submissions are subject to the eligibility rules and disclaimers. Subject to approval of the First Nations Housing Community.
  2. By submitting content to First Nations Housing Conference, you acknowledge and agree that First Nations Housing Conference and First Nations Housing Community shall have the right to use and reproduce the submitted content in future years. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of the content in publications, reports, presentations, marketing materials, and any other communication channels or platforms utilized. 
  3. First Nations Housing Conference and/or First Nations Housing Community shall not be responsible for any claims or disputes arising from the submission and use of the content.

Read full terms and conditions here