Case Study: COVID-19 Isolation Shelters for Kashechewan First Nation
Overview: Protecting Community Health During the Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kashechewan First Nation faced the urgent need for safe, dedicated isolation space to protect vulnerable members and slow the spread of the virus through the community.
Under contract with Indigenous Services Canada, NovaDome delivered 10+ rapid-deploy, insulated fiberglass domes designed to serve as fully functional isolation units.
The Vision: Safe, Immediate Shelter for Quarantine and Care
The mission was to provide Kashechewan with housing that could be:
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Rapidly deployed in a remote northern setting.
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Insulated and durable enough to withstand extreme climate conditions.
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Turnkey and self-contained, ready for immediate use as isolation shelters.
The Solution: Emergency-Ready Isolation Domes
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Domes delivered and outfitted with flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, and sleeping areas.
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Generators and septic kits supplied to ensure off-grid operation.
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Purpose-built to create safe, separate living environments for individuals needing quarantine.
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Deployment coordinated on an urgent timeline to align with pandemic response needs.
Impact: Slowing the Spread, Protecting the Community
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Immediate increase in shelter capacity to house individuals safely in isolation.
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Reduced transmission risk, helping slow the spread of COVID-19 through the community.
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Safe, reliable housing that could be occupied from the moment of arrival.
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A foundation for stronger public health resilience in future emergencies.
Conclusion: A Model for Emergency Preparedness
By rapidly deploying insulated, fully equipped domes, NovaDome supported Kashechewan First Nation in protecting its community during the pandemic.
These isolation shelters proved that speed, resilience, and livability can combine to meet urgent health and housing needs—when and where they matter most.
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