Housing Policies for First Nation Communities with AFN鈥檚 Dewey Smith
In collaboration with the Post-Graduate Students' Society (PGSS), we will be hosting a discussion on housing policies for First Nation communities across Canada. We will be joined by the Assembly of First Nations鈥� Senior Policy Advisor on Housing and Infrastructure, Dewey Smith. He will give an overview on current housing policy, and answer questions to know why communities do well, and others do not.
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About Dewey Smith
Dewey Smith is a committed Aboriginal professional with extensive experience, background and knowledge in all matters of housing, both On and Off Reserve.听 He has demonstrated an ability to provide services in the development of concepts, strategies and policies that build the capacity of First Nation peoples, communities and organizations.
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He combines the professional elements of technical skill, research and analysis proficiency, concept and policy development, and an in-depth experience in all aspects housing management and operations.听 He has provided a balance of policy, program and performance that is connected to the aspirations of the communities, organizations and people that seek to develop solutions to housing problems.
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He is currently a Senior Policy Advisor for the Assembly of First Nations where he provides analysis of current issues on housing and infrastructure to the Office of the National Chief and the AFN Housing and Infrastructure Secretariat.听 This includes strategies for planning and building the necessary social, financial and technical that any First Nation needs to develop to achieve sustainability.听 The key to all of these efforts has been to facilitate the exploration of the options and opportunities involved in making an informed decision on a future direction for First Nation green and sustainable housing.