Indigenous Housing Quality Analyst Program

The Indigenous Housing Quality Analyst Program (IHQAP) is an initiative aimed at revolutionizing the housing supply chain in Indigenous communities throughout Manitoba. IHQAP goes beyond the ordinary; it's a transformative project designed to enhance community capacity, unlock avenues for future employment, and pave the way for meticulously planned, community-specific sustainable housing upgrades.

Our mission is to empower community members within their First Nation communities to become skilled Housing Quality Analysts. IHQAP offers comprehensive training, equipping individuals to conduct a detailed inventory assessment of home conditions. What's more, this program extends a unique opportunity for your community members to undergo training free of charge.

- Energy Efficiency
- Exterior, Foundation
- Roof, Attic
- Basement / Crawlspace
- Electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
- Water Heater, Plumbing
- Washrooms, Laundry, Sinks
- Interior, Doors, Windows
- Kitchen, Appliance Function
- Fireplaces, Stoves, Chimneys, Flue
- On-Site Heating Fuel Storage
- Outbuildings, Home Surroundings
- Waste handling systems
- Water Supply Systems
- Safety / Monitoring Systems
- Data Entry, Report Writing
- In-person, in-community
- Hands-on housing quality analysis
- Classroom teaching: curriculum binder, assignments, videos, and instruction materials
- Training and MEIA certification of 5-10 IHQAP quality analysts per community.
- Sample completed housing quality analyses providing a complete picture of the condition of the home.
- Compilation of the sample quality analyses setting the stage for future repairs or upgrades.
- Integrated housing quality analysis software for a community housing database
- Guide community decision-makers and potential funders to access Federal or Provincial funding to repair and upgrade homes
- Build local capacity to provide quality analysis services