Skeetchestn Dodeca-Homes: Modern Housing Rooted in Tradition

Skeetchestn Dodeca-Homes is an Indigenous-led housing innovation that merges traditional Secwepemc design with modern building technology to meet the urgent housing needs of First Nations and rural communities. Developed by Skeetchestn Natural Resources Corporation under the leadership of founder Mike Anderson, this modular housing system is the result of over two decades of visioning, engineering, and community-driven development. Today, it stands as a powerful example of how Indigenous knowledge can guide innovative solutions for sustainable, culturally supportive housing.

The unique post-and-beam system is based on a traditional 12-sided structure, offering both aesthetic beauty and structural integrity. Our homes are available in three pre-engineered sizes—600, 1,040, and 1,490 square feet—making them suitable for a wide range of housing, office, and community needs. All modules are built using locally sourced Douglas-fir timber, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability, supporting local economies, and honouring traditional materials harvested from Secwepemc territory.

Dodeca-Homes are designed to be energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and fast to assemble. They are constructed using high-performance SIPs (structurally insulated panels), with 6-inch thick walls rated at True R-24 and 10.25-inch thick roofs rated at True R-40. These insulation levels significantly exceed conventional standards, helping to reduce heating costs and environmental impact. For enhanced performance, graphite-infused SIPs are available as an upgrade, offering even higher R-values (R28 and R48).

This system provides communities with a high degree of autonomy over their housing solutions. Unlike many standardized housing programs, Skeetchestn Dodeca-Homes offers a culturally respectful and locally managed path to homeownership and infrastructure development. Our kits are ready-to-assemble and can be constructed by trained local crews, creating hands-on employment and skills development opportunities directly in the community. With the support of recent funding, we have trained Indigenous crews from across Western Canada, fostering long-term capacity for future housing projects.

Skeetchestn Dodeca-Homes is more than a building system—it’s a movement toward self-determination in housing. Each home tells a story of place, culture, and resilience. It offers a return to community-led construction, where housing is not just provided, but built with purpose and pride.

As demand for affordable and sustainable Indigenous housing grows, Skeetchestn Dodeca-Homes offers a ready and scalable solution. We are proud to support First Nations across Canada in reclaiming control over housing development, one modular unit at a time.

Rooted in tradition. Engineered for the future. Built by and for Indigenous communities.