STONEY NAKODA DISASTER RECOVERY
Providing over 650 homes across Stoney Nakoda Nation
Client: Alberta Social Housing Corporation
Location: Stoney Nakoda, Alberta
Project Type: Construction Management, Structural Buildings
About This Project
The June 2013 floods in Alberta caused widespread damage across the province, displacing thousands—including many from the Stoney Nakoda Nation. ISL was retained by the Government of Alberta to take over delivery of the housing recovery program in three communities: Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney First Nations, located in Morley, Eden Valley, and Bighorn.
In our role as construction manager, ISL coordinated the assessment, repair, and replacement of over 650 homes, working closely with several contractors—including two from within the Nation. ISL also delivered 40 interim housing units to provide urgent relief, managing design, procurement, site servicing, and operations while permanent housing was restored.
The project required logistical precision across three remote locations, each with unique needs, timelines, and stakeholders. ISL’s approach prioritized collaboration, transparency, and cultural respect, while meeting technical goals such as adherence to Alberta Building Code and the Government’s “warm, dry, and safe” standard.
With a focus on resilience and long-term benefit, the Disaster Recovery Housing Program also emphasized skills training, local employment, and infrastructure improvements. ISL is proud to have supported the Stoney Nakoda Nation in their recovery and to have delivered a project that restored homes—and dignity—for hundreds of residents.
Integrated Expertise
- Construction Management
- Structural
- Transportation
- Buildings
- Municipal