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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 are an important tool for financial sovereignty, and how the FNFA is working to expand its role to directly support these powerful new ventures.

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Jody Anderson on LinkedIn

Chief Derek Epp on LinkedIn

FNFA Website

Ch’íyáqtel First Nation’s Website

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Music/Production Credits:
Richard Perry, Perry Podcast Productions on LinkedIn

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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 Nations can leverage their assets and partnerships to unlock capital, accelerate infrastructure projects, and drive genuine economic reconciliation for the benefit of all Canadians.

Links and Resources

Jody Anderson on LinkedIn

FNFA Website

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Visit Assembly of First Nations’ Closing the Gap Website to learn more

Production Credits:
Richard Perry, Perry Podcast Productions on LinkedIn

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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 un projet énergétique. La Première Nation des Pekuakamiulnuatsh est une réserve des Premières Nations située dans la région du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean au Québec, au Canada, à environ six kilomètres au nord du centre de Roberval.

Durée de l'épisode: 31.59

CONTACT INFORMANTION
Patrick Courtois, FNFA Board of Directors
Website: Mashteuiatsh First Nation
Email: info@mashteuiatsh.ca

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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
Website: First Nations Trust
Email: FNBC.service@fnbc.ca

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The lack of access to sureties and bonding is a huge impediment to Indigenous construction companies.

On the sixth episode of Season Two of the Let’s Bond podcast, host Jody Anderson explores possible solutions to these challenges with Tim Laronde, National Director of Indigenous Strategies at Chandos Construction, and Steve Berna, Chief Operating Officer of the FNFA.

Episode run time: 21:13

CONTACT INFORMATION
Tim Laronde, National Director of Indigenous Strategies, Chandos Construction
Website: Chandros Construction
Email: hello@chandros.com

Steve Berna, Chief Operating Officer, FNFA
Website: First Nations Finance Authority
Email: info@fnfa.ca

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Chief Terry Paul joins host Jody Anderson on the third episode in Season Two of the Let’s Bond podcast to discuss the massive purchase of 50 per cent of Clearwater Seafoods, the largest seafood company in the world. He was head of the coalition of seven communities that became equity owners of Clearwater. The deal was made possible with support from FNFA.

Chief Terry Paul has been leading Membertou First Nation in Una'ma'ki (Cape Breton, NS) for more than 37 consecutive years. During this time, he has guided his Mi'kmaq community and administration into one of the most efficient and economically flourishing Indigenous communities in the country. Employment, once stagnant, now tops 80 per cent.

Episode run time: 16:46

CONTACT INFORMATION
Terry Paul, Chief, Membertou First Nation
Website: Membertou First Nation
Email: communications@membertou.ca

Additional information:
Membertou Development Corporation
Every Loan Tells a Story (FNFA video)
Landmark Clearwater Seafood purchase (FNFA news release)

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A powerful second episode of Season Two of the Let’s Bond podcast, as Dawn Madahbee-Leach joins host Jody Anderson to talk about the shifting and growing influence of women in finance leadership positions.

Dawn joined Waubetech Business Development Corporation in 1988 and has gone to play a huge role as a national influencer. In 2018 she was chosen as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. She also chairs the National Indigenous Economic Board while sitting on numerous corporate boards and government advisory panels.

Episode run time: 25:46

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Dawn Madahbee-Leach, General Manager, Waubetech Business Development Corporation
Website: Waubetech Business Development Corporation
Email: waubetek@waubetek.com

Additional Information:
National Indigenous Economic Development Board
NACCA Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program

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On this first episode of Season Two of the Let’s Bond podcast, Jason Calla talks with host Jody Anderson about a new report released by the Assembly of First Nations, which estimates there is a shortfall of $349.2 billion dollars in First Nations infrastructure - the necessary buildings to support the health and prosperity of our communities.

Jason has been leading the First Nations Infrastructure Institute, a small but remarkable team of project managers and engineers, who have been in 'development' mode while lobbying the government to be included in the First Nations Fiscal Management Act with its sister national organizations.

Episode run time: 29:11

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jason Calla, Technical Director, First Nations Infrastructure Institute
Website: First Nations Infrastructure Institute
Email: info@fnii.ca