First Nations Finance Authority

Senator Judy White Highlights the Work of FNFA in Address Today FNFA was honoured to be welcomed to the Senate of Canada | Sénat du Canada today on the unceded, traditional land of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation (Ottawa, Ontario). The Honourable Senator Judy White K.C. (Mi'kmaq/Flat Bay Band, Newfoundland and Labrador), Deputy Leader of the Progressive Senate Group, recognized Ernie Daniels (Salt River First Nation, Northwest Territories), President and CEO of FNFA, during Senators' Statements. Senator White highlighted FNFA's impactful national loan portfolio and the vital work this First Nations Fiscal Management Act institution is doing to drive economic growth and empower Indigenous communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. We thank Senator White for this recognition of FNFA's role in building a stronger financial future for First Nations. Watch | Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gg2kreFd Video credit: CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel / Chaîne d'affaires publiques par câble) #FNFA #StrongerTogether #FinancingYourFuture #SenateOfCanada #IndigenousEconomy #EconomicGrowth #FirstNations #SenatorJudyWhite

(Le français suit) Let’s Connect: Every Loan Tells a Story “FNFA is proud to be a lender of choice as we continue helping First Nations undertake projects that create jobs and prosperity, building their own futures on their own terms, and we hope you enjoy these stories.” ~ Ernie Daniels, President & CEO Learn more about First Nations who are building strong communities, key industry network gatherings, career opportunities and more by signing up for FNFA’s newsletter today: https://ow.ly/baP550XtIqs #FNFA #StrongerTogether #FinancingYorFuture #Newsletter #FirstNations #SignUp #StayInformed #FirstNations #Canada *** Restez connectés : chaque prêt raconte une histoire « L’AFPN est fière d'être un prêteur de choix, car nous continuons à aider les Premières Nations à entreprendre des projets qui créent des emplois et de la prospérité, leur permettant ainsi de construire leur propre avenir selon leurs propres conditions. Nous espérons que vous apprécierez ces histoires. » ~ Ernie Daniels, président-directeur général Pour en savoir plus sur les Premières Nations qui bâtissent des communautés solides, les rassemblements clés du réseau industriel, les opportunités de carrière et plus encore, inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui à la newsletter de la FNFA : https://ow.ly/baP550XtIqs #FNFA #StrongerTogether #FinancingYorFuture #Newsletter #FirstNations #SignUp #StayInformed #FirstNations #Canada

(Le français suit) NEWS: FNFA Delivers $4B For First Nation Projects, Contributing $8.47B to Canada’s Economy “We are the only First Nation-led organization in the world leveraging private capital for a pooled-borrowing model, and this proves it’s working.” said Ernie Daniels, President and CEO, FNFA. “In 2014 we issued our first bond for $90 million, and without the leadership of our dedicated board of directors and team over the years, we would not have reached $4 billion in financing.” Full story: https://ow.ly/81sg50XtPxi #FNFA #StrongerTogether #FirstNations #Finance #SelfDetermination #Equity #EconomicSovereignty #Reconcilation #Leadership #milestone #teamwork *** ACTUALITÉS : L’AFPN octroie 4 milliards de dollars à des projets des Premières Nations et contribue à hauteur de 8,47 milliards de dollars à l'économie canadienne « Nous sommes la seule organisation au monde dirigée par les Premières Nations à tirer parti des capitaux privés pour un modèle d'emprunt commun et ceci prouve que cela fonctionne », a déclaré Ernie Daniels, président-directeur général de l’AFPN. « En 2014, nous avons émis notre première obligation d'une valeur de 90 millions de dollars. Sans le leadership de notre conseil d'administration et de notre équipe dévouée au fil des ans, nous n'aurions pas atteint 4 milliards de dollars de financement. » Article complet : https://ow.ly/JxPi50XtPxh #AFPN #PlusfortsEnsemble #PremièresNations #Finances #Autodétermination #Équité #SouverainetéÉconomique #Réconciliation #Leadership #ÉapeImportante #TravaildDéquipe

Let’s Bond S3 | E8: Advancing Indigenous Economic Reconciliation in Canada and Australia with Professor Peter Yu In this episode of Let's Bond, we explore a groundbreaking international collaboration aimed at fostering Indigenous economic empowerment in both Canada and Australia. Host Jody Anderson, CAPA, VP, Partnerships, Strategy & Public Affairs, 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 we are working together to share knowledge and wise practices. We delve into the recent landmark Memorandum of Understanding, the creation of a new Australian Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation, and the shared vision for building a future of self-determination and intergenerational prosperity. Listen | Subscribe | Rate: https://ow.ly/k3jS50XpK1N #FNFA #StrongerTogether #FinancingYourFuture #LetsBond #Podcast #Australia #Canada #InternationalRelations

(Le français suit) Let's Bond | S3 E7: From Partnership to Prosperity: Qalipu, Membertou + Newdock with Chief Jenny Brake We are honored to feature Chief Jenny Brake, the first woman and third elected Chief of Qalipu First Nation, NL, on this week’s episode. Host Jody Anderson, VP, Partnerships, Strategy & Public Affairs, discusses Chief Brake's inspiring journey and how it connects directly to the historic Indigenous-led acquisition of Newdock. Hear how the strategic partnership between Membertou First Nation and Qalipu First Nation with FNFA financing is driving economic, social, and cultural impacts that will last for generations. This is a story of vision, leadership, and community pride. Listen | Subscribe: https://ow.ly/9av850XjY3a #FNFA #StrongerTogether #FinancingYourFuture #LetsBond #Podcast #FirstNations #Newdock #Canada *** Let’s Bond, Conversations qui comptent : Épisode 7 From Partnership to Prosperity: Qalipu, Membertou + Newdock avec la Cheffe Jenny Brake Nous sommes honorés d'accueillir la Cheffe Jenny Brake, première femme et troisième chef élue de la Première Nation Qalipu, à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, dans l'épisode de cette semaine. L'animatrice Jody Anderson, vice-présidente des partenariats, stratégies et affaires publiques, discute du parcours inspirant de la Cheffe Brake et de son lien direct avec l'acquisition historique de Newdock par les Autochtones. Découvrez comment le partenariat stratégique entre les Premières Nations Membertou et Qalipu, financé par l’AFPN, a des répercussions économiques, sociales et culturelles qui se feront sentir pendant des générations. C'est une histoire de vision, de leadership et de fierté communautaire. Écouter | S'abonner (en anglais) : https://ow.ly/9av850XjY3a #AFPN #PlusFortsEnsemble #FinancerVotreAvenir #LetsBond #Balado #PremièresNations #Newdock #Canada

NEWS: FNFA Applauds Canada for Advancing Nation-building Initiatives “Every Nation, large or small, will now have access to affordable financing to accelerate building to close the infrastructure gap, enhance their communities, and increase quality of life,” said Ernie Daniels, President and CEO, FNFA. “It sends a strong signal that Indigenous Nations are significant drivers of the Canadian economy, and FNFA is ready to implement.” Full story: https://lnkd.in/g9k-z5ru #FNFA #StrongerTogether #FirstNations #Finance #Monetization #SPVs #Budget2025 #CanadaStrong