First Nations Infrastructure Institute

This podcast is for First Nations leadership planning critical infrastructure projects for community and economic development. Recorded live at the First Nations 'Leading the Way 5' conference in Treaty 1 Territory – Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 4-6, 2022. Host: Richard Perry

First Nations Infrastructure Institute is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts First Nations Infrastructure Institute, a business show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Allan Claxton – Infrastructure for Community Prosperity

  Nov 12, 20258 minS4

  <p><b>Allan Claxton</b> is a former chief of <b>Tsawout First Nation</b> on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.</p><p>As the inaugural Development Board Chair of the First Nations Infrastructure Institute, he speaks nationally about the value of successful infrastructure growth to community prosperity.</p><p>He also helped kick off the Leading the Way 8 Conference held on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Peoples.</p><p>This episode is a recording of Allan's opening remarks to more than 700 delegates from First Nations across Canada...

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  Episode #2

  Panel: Creative FMA Tools for Infrastructure Development

  Nov 12, 202533 minS4

  <p>"You can stand in line at the Department of Indian Affairs to help finance your programs, or you can look to do it yourself."</p><p>That comment by <b>Brian Jones</b>, General Manager of Sumas First Nation, captures the essence of a very informative breakout session at the Leading the Way 8 Conference. </p><p>The discussion "Creative Optimization of FMA Tools to Support Infrastructure Development" offered several concrete examples of what can be accomplished locally with the support of the national organizations under the umbrella of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act. </p><p>The discussion was mo...

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  Episode #3

  Panel: Using FMA Tools in Tsawout and Sumas First Nations

  Nov 12, 202535 minS4

  <p>Two progressive First Nations in British Columbia are among 50 Nations and/or organizations that have begun relationships with the First Nations Infrastructure Institute.</p><p>Join moderator Jason Calla as he explores how Tsawout and Sumas First Nations are using similar tools to advance their individual economic, social and cultural interests.</p><p>Panel: "Unlocking Infrastructure Potential: Creative Use of FMA Tools in Tsawout and Sumas First Nations"</p><p>With:</p>Jason Calla, moderator, FNII technical leadBrian Jones, General Manager, Sumas First NationChief Abraham Pelkey, Tsawout First NationGreg Diemer, CFO, Tsawout First Nation<p>The Leading the Way 8...

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  Episode #8

  Dawn Francois and Julie John – Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw

  Nov 12, 20257 minS4

  <p>Councillor <b>Dawn Francois</b> likes to tell the story of how she discovered the First Nations Infrastructure Institute. And how it started a path that could pay big dividends for her community of Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw (Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band), in British Columbia.</p><p>In this conversation, she is joined by fellow councillor <b>Julie John</b>, to talk about infrastructure needs and the value to community.</p><p>Recorded at the Leading the Way 8 conference in Markham, Ontario in October 2025.</p><p><b>LINKS:</b></p><p>Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw we...

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  Episode #4

  Sharlene Gale – First Nations Major Projects Coalition

  Nov 12, 20258 minS4

  <p><b>Sharlene Gale</b> is on a mission to promote infrastructure projects in First Nations.</p><p>As Executive Chair of the First Nations Major Project Coalition, she has been involved in massive energy projects, but has seen the merits of small, community-based infrastructure as well.</p><p>Host <b>Richard Perry</b> spoke with Ms. Gale during a break at the recent Leading the Way 8 conference in Markham, Ontario. (Apologies for the intermittent hallway noise!)</p><p>She says it's critical that Canada recognize and address the massive infrastructure gap in communities across the land.</p><p><b>...

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