Supporting First Nations
Economic Self-Determination, Sustainable Growth and Prosperity, Financial Strengthand Success, Community Development, Planning for Seven Generations, Pathways to Economic Independence.

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.

Services

Tools, training, and certifications to support First Nations in strengthening governance and driving community success.

  • Financial Administration Law (FAL)

    A Financial Administration Law (FAL) is a set of governance and finance practices that helps Councils and staff make informed decisions and run their First Nation well.

  • Certifications

    The FMB’s Certifications give your members and other partners confidence that the Nation is well-run, transparent, and accountable.

  • Capacity Development

    Support Services delivers remote financial and administrative support tailored to the unique needs of First Nations communities, along with culturally-grounded training and coaching.

Resources

Find our various tools, templates, and other supports for First Nations clients in our Resources.

  • Tools and Templates

    Get started with your administration’s policies and procedures.

  • Administrative Governance

    Maintain proper process and structure for policies and decision-making.

  • Information Management

    Improve your administrations confidentiality and data security.

  • Finance

    Tools to improve budgeting, planning, reporting, managing cash, spending, borrowing, managing risks, and capital assets.

  • Human Resources

    Support your First Nation with the proper tools for hiring, training, performance evaluation, and employee dismissal.

  • Local Revenues

    Tools to ensure you are following best practices for property tax powers and property tax collection.

  • Publications

    The latest research, reports, and insights from the FMB.

  • FAQs

    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.

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Success Stories

First Nations across Canada are building sustainable futures and achieving their goals with support from the FMB. Learn about their stories here.

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Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek

“Achieving FMS certification is instrumental towards financial accountability and responsibility for the community,” says Airns. “It creates an atmosphere of empowerment and sustainability within the community. It allows us to begin to plan for the future, confident that we have a strong foundation. FMS certification creates a sense of security and safety for the community as a whole.”

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Abegweit First Nation

“I think that what the FMB has shown to us is they understand the complexity and the different variables that each First Nation has,” says Chief Gould. The FMB “is going to be a really good vehicle to help us. They’re walking with us every step of the way.”

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Homalco First Nation

“We will be in control of our own future. We won’t have to worry about funding from any government. That is what my goal is.”

News and Events

Keep up with the FMB’s latest updates, important news, and upcoming events.

  • Webinar: Proposed Amendments to FMB’s Standards

    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…

  • Xwchíyò:m (Cheam First Nation) achieves FMB’s highest level of financial certification (pdf)

    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…

  • 9th Annual First Nations Leading the Way Conference

    900 West Georgia Street Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6 Canada

    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…

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