Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Bond, we explore a groundbreaking international collaboration aimed at fostering Indigenous economic empowerment. Host Jody Anderson sits down with Ernie Daniels, President and CEO, FNFA and Professor Peter Yu, inaugural Vice-President (First Nations) at The Australian National University to discuss how Canada and Australia are working together to share knowledge and best practices. We delve into the recent landmark Memorandum of Understan...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Let's Bond, host Jody Anderson, VP, Partnerships, Strategy & Public Affairs, FNFA has a conversation with Chief Jenny Brake, the first woman and third elected Chief of Qalipu First Nation. Chief Brake shares her remarkable personal journey, which comes full circle with the historic Indigenous-led acquisition of Newdock (St. John's Dockyard Ltd.). We explore the strategic partnership between Qalipu and Membertou First Nations, the pivotal ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we pivot our focus to one of the most pressing issues facing First Nations today: the housing crisis. On today’s episode we are talking to Travis Seymour, CEO of the First Nations Market Housing Fund (FNMHF), a national organization based in Ottawa, Ontario, on how we can address the challenges and find solutions and access to safe and affordable housing for First Nations in Canada. Host Jody Anderson, VP, Partnerships, Strategy & Public Affairs, FN...

Send us Fan Mail Rejoignez Nadia Robertson, responsable des services aux membres de l’AFPN, et son invité, le conseiller Patrick Courtois de la Première Nation des Pekuakamiulnuatsh, pour découvrir comment l’AFPN aide les communautés des Premières Nations à travers le Canada. Cet épisode met en lumière la structure de gouvernance unique de l’AFPN, son rôle dans la promotion de l'autodétermination et son offre de capitaux abordables et flexibles grâce à des prêts à des conditions avantag...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a conversation with Host Jody Anderson, VP, Partnerships, Strategy & Public Affairs, FNFA and Dr. Tim Raybould, a key figure in FNFA's journey, to explore its origins, the pivotal role of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, and the broader context of economic reconciliation. We delve into the significance of governance agreements and their evolving impact on Indigenous peoples across Canada Links and Resources Jody Anderson on LinkedIn Dr. Ti...

Send us Fan Mail This episode takes a global perspective as we explore the developing movement of international Indigenous economic development. We speak with Dennis Meeches, President of Tribal Council Investments Group & Vice President of Business Relations, a key figure in this arena, about his experiences at the World Indigenous Business Forum and the emerging patterns of collaboration and opportunity. We delve into how current global economic shifts, including tariffs, are influencin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Bond, we explore the groundbreaking potential of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in driving Indigenous-led economic development. Host Jody Anderson, VP, Partnerships, Strategy & Public Affairs, FNFA sits down with Chief Derek Epp of the Ch’íyáqtel First Nation to discuss how First Nations can use SPVs to accelerate major infrastructure projects, create jobs, and build intergenerational prosperity. We talk about what an SPV is, why they...

Send us Fan Mail Canada has a promise to close the infrastructure gap in First Nations communities, but progress is falling drastically short. This episode delves into the staggering $349.2 billion gap and explores a powerful, Indigenous-led solution. Join host Jody Anderson, VP, Partnerships, Strategy & Public Affairs, FNFA and guest Ernie Daniels, President and CEO, FNFA as they unpack the FNFA Blueprint and a game-changing strategy called monetization. We discuss how First ...

Send us Fan Mail Patrick Courtois, conseiller de la Première Nation des Pekuakamiulnuatsh, Québec et membre du conseil d’administration de l’AFPN. Animée par Nadia Robertson et Patricia Debassige de l’AFPN, cette septième et du balado « Créons des liens » est présentée en français et met en vedette le membre du conseil d’administration de l’AFPN, Patrick Courtois. Il explique comment sa communauté de la Première Nation des Pekuakamiulnuatsh a noué une relation de collaboration pour réaliser ...

Send us Fan Mail On the fourth episode of Season Two of the Let’s Bond podcast, host Jody Anderson is joined by Suzanne Trottier, recently appointed President of First Nations Bank of Canada Trust, a Canadian chartered bank that is more than 80 per cent Indigenous owned and controlled, and is primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Episode run time: 23:31 CONTACT INFORMATION Suzanne Trottier, President, First Nations Bank of Canada Websit...