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Indigenous Services Canada | First Nation Communties

Indigenous Services Canada | First Nation Communties

Case Study: Rapid COVID Response Domes for Indigenous Services Canada

Overview: Emergency Housing Solutions for Indigenous Services Canada

Under contract with Indigenous Services Canada, NovaDome delivered rapid-deploy, emergency-ready shelter systems to support urgent housing needs in Deer Lake, Kashechewan, and Sioux Lookout First Nations.

Each community received 10–12 insulated fiberglass domes, fully equipped with flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, generators, and septic kits—ensuring livable, reliable housing from day one.

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The Vision: Turnkey Shelter Systems for Remote Northern Communities

NovaDome’s mission was clear:

  • Provide emergency housing that can be rapidly deployed in remote northern communities.

  • Engineered for northern climates with insulation and durability to withstand severe winters.

  • Deliver turnkey solutions, not just shells—ensuring immediate usability upon arrival.


The Solution: Fully Equipped Rapid Deploy Domes

  • 10–12 domes per community, outfitted with flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, and utilities.

  • Generators and septic kits supplied for off-grid, self-sufficient operation.

  • Insulated structures engineered for northern resilience, with proven weather resistance.

  • Rapid deployment logistics, coordinated to meet urgent COVID-19 crisis timelines.


Impact: Strengthening Emergency Preparedness in First Nations

  • Immediate shelter capacity for vulnerable populations in crisis.

  • Safe, self-contained living environments, ready for occupancy on arrival.

  • Enhanced emergency preparedness, ensuring First Nations communities can respond effectively to future challenges.


Conclusion: Proving Speed, Resilience, and Livability

By delivering fully equipped, insulated domes at scale, NovaDome demonstrated its ability to support Indigenous Services Canada in protecting northern communities.

These rapid-response domes prove that speed, resilience, and livability can combine to meet urgent housing needs—exactly where and when they matter most.

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