May 2026
FMB News Posts
Stay informed with the latest news items about the FMB’s work. Learn more about our support for First Nations and not-for-profit Indigenous organizations in building financial strength, capacity, and long-term sustainability.
First Nations must define economic reconciliation at fall meeting, says financial expert
In an interview with Nation to Nation, Harold Calla says leaders should use the First Nations-led meeting to set the terms for capital, revenue powers and a real role in Canada’s economic future.
To build big, Canada must do more to spur Indigenous participation
by Lawrence Schembri and Harold Calla | Special to The Globe and Mail, Published May 7, 2026 Protecting Canada’s economic sovereignty is now job one for our federal government. An all-hands-on-deck effort is under way to confront the threat of U.S. trade policy by strengthening Canada’s economy, including the diversification of exports. Major natural resource,…