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First Nations Finance Authority FNFA was formed by a group of successful and forward-thinking First Nations’ leaders in 1993 in order to respond to this challenge.

First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) is a self-sufficient Nation-led non-profit that works with First Nation governments raising funds in the capital markets to secure affordable financing for critical infrastructure projects. FNFA was created to provide First Nation Governments with access to the same types of affordable financing that all other local and regional governments in Canada use to ensure quality of life for their citizens. FNFA is a First Nations owned and operated, not-for-profit, pooled-borrowing institution. Our goal is to provide First Nation governments with loans at the best possible long-term fixed rates. FNFA, with its two investment-grade credit ratings, raises these monies by issuing debentures in the financial markets. FNFA is modeled after tried and tested pooled government borrowing authorities. Our mandate as set out in the First Nations Fiscal Management Act and related Regulations, is to provide financing, investment, and advisory services for those First Nation governments across Canada that voluntarily schedule to our Act.

Budget 2026 – A Stronger Path Forward for First Nations Communities, Businesses, and Economies FNFA welcomes Canada's co...
11/05/2026

Budget 2026 – A Stronger Path Forward for First Nations Communities, Businesses, and Economies

FNFA welcomes Canada's commitment in Budget 2026 to advance First Nations-led solutions that help unlock economic opportunity and close longstanding financing gaps facing First Nations.

The measures announced, including amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (2005) to enable FNFA to finance qualified Indigenous-owned Special Purpose Vehicles, support for a national surety and bonding pilot, and progress toward enabling the monetization of federal transfers for infrastructure financing, reflect years of collaboration, advocacy, and partnership across the Indigenous financial ecosystem.

These changes help create more equitable access to affordable capital, level the playing field for First Nation contractors competing for major contracts, and provide new pathways for communities to invest in the infrastructure and economic development community members need and deserve.

While there is more work ahead, this budget represents meaningful progress toward ensuring First Nations have access to the same financial tools and opportunities available to other governments in Canada. We are honoured to continue supporting our members as they turn their visions into reality and create lasting prosperity for future generations.

Full Masters of Our Destiny: https://ow.ly/QC7h5104jr7

11/05/2026

Let’s Bond S4 Ep. 4 – Bridging Sovereignty and Self-Sufficiency in Glooscap

On this episode, we’re continuing our storytelling series by journeying to the East Coast and Mi’kmaq community of Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia, sitting down with Michael Peters, CEO of Glooscap Ventures.

Michael will share what economic self-sufficiency looks like on the ground. With projects undertaken delivering $7.6 million dollars to the Nation, and $2.4 million dollars directly into community infrastructure, we explore how strategic investments will benefit Glooscap’s members for generations to come.

Join the conversation: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048763/episodes/20066978



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Let’s Bond, saison 4, épisode 4 – Concilier souveraineté et autosuffisance à Glooscap

Dans cet épisode, nous poursuivons notre série de récits en nous rendant sur la Côte-Est, au sein de la communauté mi’kmaq de la Première Nation de Glooscap, en Nouvelle-Écosse, pour nous entretenir avec Michael Peters, PDG de Glooscap Ventures.

Michael nous expliquera à quoi ressemble l’autosuffisance économique sur le terrain. Grâce à des projets qui ont rapporté 7,6 millions de dollars à la Première Nation et injecté 2,4 millions de dollars directement dans les infrastructures communautaires, nous explorons comment ces investissements stratégiques profiteront aux membres de Glooscap pour les générations à venir.

Joignez-vous Ă  la conversation (en anglais) : https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048763/episodes/20066978

Nation-Building in Action: 166 New Homes for Enoch Cree Nation“Our people are going to have an opportunity to have somet...
11/04/2026

Nation-Building in Action: 166 New Homes for Enoch Cree Nation

“Our people are going to have an opportunity to have something very beautiful, to be able to feel safe and … be able to put pictures on the walls. We're giving the opportunity for a hand up, not a handout." ~ Chief Cody Thomas

Last week, FNFA’s Ernie Daniels joined Enoch Cree Nation on Treaty 6 (Edmonton, Alberta) to celebrate the groundbreaking of 166 affordable homes for Nation members.

By leveraging and reinvesting own-source revenues through FNFA’s affordable financing program, Enoch Cree Nation is creating more than housing. They are building long-term economic sovereignty, strengthening community well-being, and creating opportunities that will benefit future generations.

Congratulations to the leadership, citizens, partners, and River Cree Ventures for advancing a vision rooted in Nation-led prosperity and laying a foundation that will serve maskĂŞkosihk for generations to come.



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Construire la nation en action : 166 nouvelles maisons pour la Nation Crie d’Enoch

« Notre peuple va avoir l’occasion d’avoir quelque chose de vraiment beau, de pouvoir se sentir en sécurité et […] de pouvoir accrocher des photos sur les murs. Nous donnons l’opportunité d’un coup de pouce, pas la charité. » ~ Chef Cody Thomas

La semaine dernière, Ernie Daniels de l'AFPN a rejoint la Nation Crie d’Enoch sur le Traité 6 (Edmonton, Alberta) pour célébrer le début des travaux de 166 maisons abordables pour les membres de la Nation.

Grace au programme de financement abordable de l’AFPN, la Nation crie d’Enoch mobilise et réinvestit ses revenus autonomes pour bâtir bien plus que des logements : elle affermit sa souveraineté économique à long terme, renforce le bien-être de sa communauté et crée des possibilités dont profiteront les générations futures.

Félicitations aux dirigeants, aux citoyens, aux partenaires et à River Cree Ventures pour avoir fait avancer une vision axée sur la prospérité dirigée par la Nation et pour avoir jeté une base qui servira maskêkosihk pour les générations à venir.

Building for the Future: A Generation of Collaborative Growth Looking back on First Nations Leading the Way 9, we are fe...
11/04/2026

Building for the Future: A Generation of Collaborative Growth

Looking back on First Nations Leading the Way 9, we are feeling inspired by the energy, knowledge, and unity shared on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in Vancouver, British Columbia.

It was truly amazing to see First Nations leaders, partner organizations, and government representatives gather under one roof to collaborate, share successes, and walk the path forward together. The strength of our communities shines brightest when we come together, listen, and lift each other up.



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Bâtir l’avenir : une génération de croissance collaborative

En repensant à la 9e édition du rassemblement Les Premières Nations ouvrent la voie, nous sommes inspirés par l’énergie, les connaissances et l’unité partagées sur les territoires traditionnels, ancestraux et non cédés des Nations Musqueam, Squamish et Tsleil-Waututh, à Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique.

Ce fut vraiment extraordinaire de voir des dirigeants des Premières Nations, des organismes partenaires et des représentants gouvernementaux se réunir sous un même toit pour collaborer, partager leurs réussites et tracer ensemble la voie à suivre. La force de nos communautés rayonne le plus lorsque nous nous rassemblons, que nous nous écoutons et que nous nous soutenons mutuellement.

11/04/2026
FNFA Issues $840M, Surpassing $6B in Financing Sustainable First Nation-led InvestmentFNFA has successfully issued its l...
11/04/2026

FNFA Issues $840M, Surpassing $6B in Financing Sustainable First Nation-led Investment

FNFA has successfully issued its largest bond to date raising $840 million for First Nation priorities across Canada. The financing will support major community-driven investments in renewable energy, safe and affordable housing, and critical infrastructure, pushing FNFA's total investment in member communities beyond $6 billion.

"First Nations are not only participating in Canada's economy, we are helping drive its growth,” said Chief Gordon BlueSky, FNFA Board Chair and Chief of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Manitoba (Treaty 1). "This issuance demonstrates the confidence investors have in our leadership, our projects, and our vision for the future.”

Full story: https://fnfa.ca/en/fnfa-issues-840-million-surpassing-6-billion-in-financing-sustainable-first-nation-led-investment/



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L’AFPN réalise une émission record de 840 millions de dollars et franchit le cap des 6 milliards de dollars

L’AFPN a réalisé la plus importante émission obligataire de son histoire et mobilisé 840 millions de dollars pour répondre aux priorités des Premières Nations partout au Canada. Ce financement, qui porte à plus de 6 milliards de dollars le total des investissements de l’AFPN dans ses communautés membres, soutiendra d’importants projets portés par les communautés dans les domaines des énergies renouvelables, du logement sûr et abordable et des infrastructures critiques.

« Nous, les Premières Nations, ne nous contentons pas de participer à l’économie canadienne : nous contribuons à en stimuler la croissance », a déclaré le chef Gordon BlueSky, président du conseil d’administration de l’AFPN et chef de Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, au Manitoba (Traité no 1). « Cette émission témoigne de la confiance que les investisseurs accordent à notre leadership, à nos projets et à notre vision de l’avenir. »

Nouvelles : https://fnfa.ca/fr/lafpn-realise-une-emission-record-de-840-millions-de-dollars-et-franchit-le-cap-des-6-milliards-de-dollars-de-financement-pour-des-investissements-durables-menes-par-les-premieres-nations/

For Immediate Release: November 4, 2026 Westbank First Nation, B.C. – First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) has successfully issued its largest bond to date raising $840 million for First Nation priorities across Canada. The financing will support major community-driven investments in renewable e...

11/03/2026

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11/03/2026

Trusted by Nations: Councillor William Kaysaywaysemat shares why FNFA

"Traditional banks have a habit of requesting information that we do not deem that they need... With FNFA, it was a totally different approach." ~ Councillor William Kaysaywaysemat

In our latest member interview, FNFA’s Deputy Chair Councillor William Kaysaywaysemat, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, tells us why choosing FNFA as their lender of choice made all the difference for his community.

Effective financial partnerships require trust, respect, and an understanding of Indigenous governance. FNFA offers a collaborative approach built by First Nations, for First Nations.

Watch the full interview: https://ow.ly/ONYL5103aPp



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La confiance des nations : le conseiller William Kaysaywaysemat explique pourquoi il a choisi l’AFPN

« Les banques traditionnelles ont l’habitude de demander des renseignements dont nous estimons qu’elles n’ont pas besoin… Avec l’AFPN, l’approche était totalement différente. » ~ Le conseiller William Kaysaywaysemat

Dans notre dernière entrevue avec un membre, le conseiller William Kaysaywaysemat, vice-président du conseil d’administration de l’AFPN et membre de la Première Nation de Kahkewistahaw, nous explique pourquoi le choix de l’AFPN comme prêteur privilégié a fait toute la différence pour sa communauté.

Pour être efficaces, les partenariats financiers doivent reposer sur la confiance, le respect et une bonne compréhension de la gouvernance autochtone. L’AFPN propose une approche collaborative conçue par les Premières Nations, pour les Premières Nations.

Visionnez l’entrevue complète : https://ow.ly/ONYL5103aPp

11/02/2026

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