Revue de presse

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller introduced Bill C-45 on March 23. The legislation responds to calls for more tools and capacity support for Indigenous communities and organizations to help close the infrastructure gap, writes Harold Calla. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade. Establishing the First Nations Infrastructure Institute is vital to addressing the $30-billion…

The Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) is seeking Expressions of Interest from First Nations and Local Governments in British Columbia that want to work together to develop a natural asset inventory that reflects, to the greatest possible extent, Western knowledge technical information and First Nations knowledge, worldviews and perspectives to measure the ecological services available…

By Harold Calla | December 7, 2022 The Winnipeg Free Press Over the 40 years that I’ve been involved in First Nations economic development, land management and finance, discussions on the need for economic reconciliation have been at the forefront. Unfortunately, substantive action by the federal government toward that goal has not happened. While some…

In this episode of Policy Speaking, Harold Calla, Executive Chair of the FMB, and FMB CEO Geordie Hungerford join host Edward Greenspon to discuss a roadmap for achieving economic reconciliation. Calla and Hungerford call for the creation of new Indigenous-led institutions, including a First Nations Infrastructure Institute, an Indigenous Development Bank and an Indigenous Economic…

CPAs have a critical role to play in the area of social reporting (Getty Images/vgajic) As social issues draw more investor and consumer attention, businesses are starting to strengthen their efforts in this area By Denise Deveau | September 30, 2022 While there has been a lot of talk lately about environmental, social and governance…

By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The head of an Indigenous organization that advocates for sustainable and responsible resource development is pushing for “meaningful talks” to happen with Indigenous communities on how to move forward on a 42 per cent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target set by the federal government for 2030.…

An Indigenous-led Paradigm Shift for Economic Reconciliation To mark Canada’s second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, First Nations Financial Management Board’s CEO Geordie Hungerford, CFA, CAIA and Data and Analytics Manager, Shawn Blankinship, speak with Sarah Morris Lang, Social Equality Manager for Responsible Investment at BMO Global Asset Management. They discuss the RoadMap Project…

Doig River receives financial certification Certification from the First Nations Financial Management Board means increased transparency and accountability, and better tools to manage nation’s finances as it charts path toward economic self-sufficiency Matt PreprostAug 26, 2022 7:04 PM From left, Doig River First Nation councillors Garry Oker, Brittany Brinkworth, and Starr Acko with Chief Trevor…

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the infrastructure gap in many Indigenous communities, as restrictions on gatherings, schools, and workplaces forced many to attempt to connect from home, writes Harold Calla. Pexels photograph by Edward Jenner. Bridging a $30-billion infrastructure gap will create economic opportunities in a post-pandemic world that will bring significant economic activity to all…

CBA President Stephen Rotstein and First Nations Financial Management Board CEO Geordie Hungerford discuss Economic Reconciliation. An inspiring conversation about turning things around and growing together. As CEO of the First Nations Financial Management Board, Geordie Hungerford is in a unique position to know what’s needed for corporate Canada to make a real contribution to…