Success Stories
First Nations across Canada are building sustainable futures and achieving their goals with support from the FMB. Learn about their stories here.
The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) supports First Nations through tools and programs to achieve administrative governance and financial management goals, building strong, transparent, and resilient communities.
Tools, training, and certifications to support First Nations in strengthening governance and driving community success.
Find our various tools, templates, and other supports for First Nations clients in our Resources.
Get started with your administration’s policies and procedures.
Maintain proper process and structure for policies and decision-making.
Improve your administrations confidentiality and data security.
Tools to improve budgeting, planning, reporting, managing cash, spending, borrowing, managing risks, and capital assets.
Support your First Nation with the proper tools for hiring, training, performance evaluation, and employee dismissal.
Tools to ensure you are following best practices for property tax powers and property tax collection.
The latest research, reports, and insights from the FMB.
Get answers to your questions about who we are, what we do, and how we can support you.
Financial Glossary / Terminology
Find clear-concise definitions of financial terms and concepts to help you get started.
Keep up with the FMB’s latest updates, important news, and upcoming events.
Virtual Event
Join the First Nations Financial Management Board for a webinar. The FMB has released an Exposure Draft proposing amendments to the Financial Management System (FMS) Standards, Financial Administration Law (FAL) Standards, and Financial Performance (FP) Standards. These Standards were last updated in 2019. The Exposure Draft consolidates all proposed amendments into a single document and…
Media Release
Xwchíyò:m – Xwchíyò:m (Cheam First Nation), located in the Upper Fraser Valley in British Columbia, recently achieved Financial Management System (FMS) Certification from the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). This means the Nation’s financial management and administrative governance practices meet the standards of the FMB’s highest level of financial certification, based on internationally recognized…
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In-Person Event
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 9th Annual First Nations Leading the Way Conference, happening at the iconic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver from October 15-16, 2026! Join with First Nations leaders and communities leading the way in governance, fiscal independence, and economic development and learn about the supports available to your Nation. Hear success stories from First Nations that are expanding their jurisdiction and driving success through smart financial management, debenture financing, and transformational…