Case Study: Rapid COVID Response Domes for Indigenous Services Canada
Overview: Emergency Housing for North Caribou Lake First Nation
Under contract with Indigenous Services Canada, NovaDome delivered rapid-deploy, emergency-ready shelter systems to support urgent housing needs in North Caribou Lake First Nation (Weagamow) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The community received a fleet of insulated fiberglass domes, fully equipped with flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, generators, and septic kits—ensuring safe, livable housing from day one.
The Vision: Turnkey Shelter Systems for Remote Northern Communities
NovaDome’s mission was clear:
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Provide emergency housing that could be rapidly deployed in a remote northern environment.
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Engineer structures to withstand severe winters with insulation and resilience.
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Deliver turnkey solutions, not just empty shells—ensuring immediate usability upon arrival.
The Solution: Fully Equipped Rapid-Deploy Domes
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Multiple domes supplied to North Caribou Lake First Nation.
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Outfitted with flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, and utilities.
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Generators and septic kits for off-grid, self-sufficient operation.
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Insulated fiberglass design built for northern durability.
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Deployment coordinated to meet urgent COVID-19 timelines.
Impact: Strengthening Community Resilience
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Immediate, safe shelter capacity for vulnerable members of the community.
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Self-contained living environments, ready for occupancy on arrival.
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A foundation for future emergency preparedness in remote regions.
Conclusion: Proving Speed, Resilience, and Livability
By delivering fully equipped, insulated domes at scale, NovaDome supported Indigenous Services Canada and North Caribou Lake First Nation in responding quickly to a crisis.
These rapid-response domes prove that speed, resilience, and livability can come together to meet urgent housing needs—exactly where and when they matter most.
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