The Department of Housing, Infrastructure & Public Works is responsible for the planning, construction, and maintenance of sustainable tribal infrastructure that reflects Indigenous values, ecological responsibility, and long-term resilience. This page highlights our strategies, projects, and priorities for developing sovereign, regenerative communities.

Core Initiatives

1. Tribal Housing Authority

Development of eco-friendly, culturally inspired housing

Priority housing for elders, veterans, and single-parent households

Use of hempcrete, thermal blocks, and natural insulation systems

Pathways for citizen-built, modular, and cooperative home ownership

2. Resilience Hub Infrastructure

Multi-use buildings serving as education, emergency, and cultural centers

Equipped with microgrid solar power, water storage, and air filtration systems

Each hub designed to operate 365 days a year with zero dependence on state utilities

3. Transportation & Mobility

Road and access upgrades to rural territories and tribal facilities

Tribal ride-share and electric shuttle pilot programs

Accessible routes for elders and persons with disabilities

4. Water, Sanitation & Public Utilities

Greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting systems

Clean well development and community filtration initiatives

Eco-waste management systems using compost and bio-digestion

Sustainable Construction Standards

LEED-inspired Tribal Green Code

Tribal Builder Licensing Program

Youth Construction & Green Trades Apprenticeships

Renewable supply chain for building materials through IHEA and local vendors

Ongoing & Upcoming Projects

Mobile Resilience Hubs and infrastructure trailers for rural sites

Development of tribal works campus and warehouse storage systems

Smart infrastructure retrofitting of existing buildings

Contact

Department of Housing, Infrastructure & Public Works Email: build@cheasequahnation.org