Drumbeats: Canadian Indigenous Investment Podcast
Tune in with Co-Chairs Mark Magnacca and Robert Brant as they Interview Ernie Daniels, President and CEO of First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA). The discussion touches on FNFA’s impact on Indigenous infrastructure development, the organisation’s unique governance model, and Ernie’s strategies to close the infrastructure gap. The episode also covers Ernie Daniels' historic appointment to the Bank of Canada’s board of directors, his leadership and vision in developing financial empowerment and self-sufficiency for First Nations in Canada.
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Tune in with Co-Chairs Mark F. Magnacca and Rob Brant as they delve into the latest developments in Indigenous investment. The discussion highlights key players like NorSask Forest Products, Hydro One and Bouchier while also breaking down the impacts of the new Federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Programme. Learn more about these significant initiatives shaping Canada’s Indigenous economy.
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Chief Crystal Smith, Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, discusses the Cedar LNG project—a decade-long initiative that set a global benchmark for Indigenous-led investments. Discover how the Haisla leadership secured Pembina as a key partner, highlighting the project's significance in the world.
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We featured Crystal Smith, the Elected Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, who discussed Cedar LNG—the world’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility. Chief Crystal shared insights on this pioneering project, proposed for Kitimat, British Columbia, within the Haisla Nation's traditional territory.
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Co-Chairs of the Canadian Indigenous Investment, Mark Magnacca and Rob Brant, will lead us through this exploration. Let the drumbeats of wisdom guide you as we create a harmonious path towards sustainable and profitable investment together.
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