First Nations Infrastructure Institute
First Nations Infrastructure Institute
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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
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S4E4 Sharlene Gale – First Nations Major Projects Coalition
Sharlene Gale is on a mission to promote infrastructure projects in First Nations.As Executive Chair of the First Nations Major Project Coalition, she has been involved in massive energy projects,…
S4E2 Panel: Creative FMA Tools for Infrastructure Development
"You can stand in line at the Department of Indian Affairs to help finance your programs, or you can look to do it yourself."That comment by Brian Jones, General Manager of Sumas First Nation,…
S4E1 Allan Claxton – Infrastructure for Community Prosperity
Allan Claxton is a former chief of Tsawout First Nation on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.As the inaugural Development Board Chair of the First Nations Infrastructure Institute, he speaks…
S4E5 Chief Abraham Pelkey – Tsawout First Nation
Tsawout First Nation is one of many communities working with the First Nations Infrastructure Institute.Chief Abraham Pelkey and Council members have a list of current and future projects to advance…
S4E3 Panel: Using FMA Tools in Tsawout and Sumas First Nations
Two progressive First Nations in British Columbia are among 50 Nations and/or organizations that have begun relationships with the First Nations Infrastructure Institute.Join moderator Jason Calla as…
S4E8 Dawn Francois and Julie John – Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw
Councillor Dawn Francois 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…
S4E7 Steve Doucette, Nipissing First Nation
Steve Doucette and his team at Nipissing First Nation manage water and wastewater treatment, including waterline installations, well-monitoring and pump house upgrades, and maintenance. As Director…
S4E6 Greg Diemer – CFO, Tsawout First Nation
"Show me the money" made for a great movie line, but it's also a common refrain in many First Nations communities planning infrastructure projects.Greg Diemer, CFO for Tsawout First Nation knows all…
Infrastructure at Tsawout First Nation
Meet Dr. Christine Bird, CEO of Tsawout First Nation, along with COO Micah Claxton, as they share stories about infrastructure challenges and opportunities in their BC community.Both were attending…
S3E3 Infrastructure Strategies for First Nations
Listen to an insightful panel discussion recorded on day one of the Leading the Way 7 conference in Treaty Six territory (Edmonton), Alberta.Host Jason Calla, FNII Technical Advisory, moderates a…
Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation: Leveraging FMA Tools
This is an informative panel discussion recorded at the Leading the Way 7 conference in November 2024.Moderator Jason Calla was joined by Evan Roberts, Councillor, Roseau River First Nation; Kathleen…
Jason Calla, FNII Technical Lead
How can I explore working with the First Nations Infrastructure Institute? Do we need a Band Council Resolution? Are there size or financial limits to projects? Where can I find more information on…
S3 Kathleen Stone, First Nations Financial Management Board
Kathleen Stone and her colleagues at FNFMB work hard to make sure communities have their finances in order before they tackle major projects, including new infrastructure.As a CPA, she manages…
Chief Derek Epp, Tzeachten First Nation
Chief Derek Epp speaks passionately about what new infrastructure has done for his community of Tzeachten First Nation in British Columbia. He was a featured speaker at the Leading the Way 7…
S3E1 Melissa MacDonald, Membertou First Nation
Membertou First Nation in Una'ma'ki (Cape Breton, NS) is a rapidly growing, progressive urban reserve. Its infrasture growth has been phenomenal during the past two decades. Once deep in poverty and…
Exchange program builds capacity for leadership
Melissa MacDonald and Alanea Holmstrom are two dynamic young women who are quickly becoming catalysts for change in their communities.MacDonald, of Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia, is currently…
Community Conversations: Kettle and Stony Point and Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation
FNII Technical Lead Jason Calla leads a panel discussion at the recent Leading the Way 6 conference held in November 2023 in unceded Algonquin territory in Gatineau, QC.Jason speaks with Chief…
S2 Forward Progress with Jason Calla, Technical Lead, FNII
Jason Calla and his technical team at FNII are expecting to be very busy in the days and months ahead. Beginning with two 'proof of concept' projects, FNII has recently become a newly-legislation…
S2 Building Capacity with Glenn Saganace, First Nations Financial Management Board
Glenn Saganace has seen a lot when it comes to economic development and its connection to strong infrastructure.Glenn is a Relationships Manager based in Saskatoon, SK with the First Nations…
S2 The Infrastructure Story with Tewanee Joseph, CEO, Tewanee Consulting Group
Tewanee Joseph has a wealth of project management, branding and communications experience. His business started in 2001 in the Squamish Nation and he played a key CEO role in the 2010 Vancouver…
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First Nations Infrastructure Institute has published 32 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Business, Government.
First Nations Infrastructure Institute is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 12m.
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