Strategic Partnerships

AFOA Canada, founded in 1999, is a not-for-profit association dedicated to strengthening Indigenous management, finance, and governance. Its work is grounded in the belief that strong management skills are key to self-determination and building a better future for the next generations. AFOA Canada supports its members with training, resources, and professional development opportunities that enhance decision-making, accountability, and the effective stewardship of Indigenous resources.

The First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) is a non-profit organization that provides First Nations with access to investment opportunities, capital planning advice, and long-term loans at preferential interest rates. Governed entirely by its Borrowing Members, FNFA empowers First Nations to pool resources, finance community projects at better rates, and invest in growing their economies.

The First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC) supports First Nations in developing and managing fair, transparent, and efficient local revenue systems that strengthen communities and local economies. By upholding the integrity of First Nations real property taxation, FNTC helps balance the interests of taxpayers with the responsibilities of leadership, while fostering certainty and transparency. Through training, dispute resolution, and advisory support, FNTC builds capacity for First Nations to administer their own taxation systems and generate stable, sustainable revenues that drive economic development.

The First Nations Infrastructure Institute (FNII) is an opt-in organization created through amendments to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA). Building on the success of its sister institutions—the FMB, FNFA, and FNTC—FNII equips First Nations with the skills and processes to efficiently plan, procure, own, and manage infrastructure on their lands, supporting long-term community success.

The Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics is a Canadian charity dedicated to helping First Nations strengthen their economies through education and research. By sharing knowledge, model laws, and administrative best practices, the Centre empowers Nations to build on their inherent strengths and seize opportunities that come from being innovative and Indigenous. Through its university-accredited programs, the Tulo Centre equips communities with practical tools that foster sustainable growth and create lasting benefits for future generations.

The First Nations Lands Advisory Board (LAB) helps First Nations take control of managing their reserve lands and resources. Supported by the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre (LABRC), the LAB provides strategic direction, assists communities in developing and implementing land codes, proposes legislative changes, and negotiates funding with Canada on behalf of signatory First Nations.

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) advocates for the rights and quality of life of First Nations people across Canada. Through regional dialogue, national advocacy, legal and policy analysis, and relationship-building, AFN ensures that First Nations voices are heard and respected at every level.

Their work includes:

• creating opportunities for dialogue on First Nations issues nationwide
• strengthening the voice of First Nations locally, regionally, and nationally
• advancing legal and policy reforms that reflect First Nations priorities
• building bridges between First Nations, the Crown, governments, businesses, and the public.