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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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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 addition to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, which will open opportunities to support new projects. On top of that, the process is underway to appoint a new Advisory Board and engage potential consulting partners.Host Richard Perry caught up with Jason between sessions at the Leading the Way ...
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 Financial Management Board. He says many First Nations aren't large enough to have the capacity to manage infrastructure projects on their own, or to hold contractors accountable. And that is the perfect role for FNII as an organization that can guide Nations through the process.He told host Richard Perry...
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 Olympics.Tewanee spent eight years on Squamish council so he understands the value of infrastructure and the value of storytelling to heighten interest and awareness. He also worked on the development of the Fiscal Management Act.He spoke with host Richard Perry at the Leading the Way 6 conference in t...
It started with helping a Mi'kmaq community deal with a housing backlog.From there, Darcy Gray has joined a team including FNII to support Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation's goal of expanding its water and wastewater infrastructure.The community is now developing reserve lands it was denied access to for decades. The south side of the TransCanada Highway #104 east of Antigonish, NS is now home to the award-winning Bayside Travel Centre, with future commercial and residential development in the works.D...
Host Richard Perry speaks with two of the 'behind-the-scenes' technical staff that play a hugely vital role in supporting FNII partnerships. John Dumbrell of Urban Systems Ltd. and Jason Reeves of Fiscal Realities talk about relationship building and the value of listening carefully to community members as they discuss their current or future infrastructure needs.Recorded in the un-ceded Algonquin territory of Gatineau, QC. during the Leading the Way 6 conference, November 2023.Li...
Rose Paul, CEO of Bayside Development Corporation, received the 2023 Indigenous Women in Leadership Award from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.She and her team at Bayside Development Corporation and Band staff at Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation, are working with FNII on future water and wastewater infrastructure to support residential and commercial growth.It is one of two 'proof of concept' projects begun by FNII.Rose knew several years ago that to fully take advantage of opportunities,...
Keith Matthew loves sharing stories about creating wealth and opportunity in First Nation communities.Keith, who sits on the FNII development board, is a member of the Simpcw First Nation where he served five years as Chief and five years as councillor. During his time serving his community, he was responsible for economic development activities and sees the value of infrastructure in creating more prosperous communities – where Indigenous groups are less reliant on transfers and are able to ...
Carl Yates is leading an organization that has made history as the first Indigenous water utility in Canada.Once complete, the AFNWA will assume responsibility for water and wastewater services for as many as 4,500 households and businesses located in up to 17 participating First Nations. This represents approximately 60% of the on-reserve population of First Nation communities in Atlantic Canada.In recent months, AFNWA has been collaborating with FNII and Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation in Nova Scot...
LINKS:Contact Rose by email at r.paul@paqtnkek.ca or ceo@baysidecorporate.comBayside Development Corp. websitePaqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation websiteFirst Nations Infrastructure website
Jason Calla is on a mission to help First Nations create successful, long-lasting infrastructure projects.Jason has been guiding the developmental First Nations Infrastructure Institute, which is seeking inclusion in federal legislation called the First Nations Fiscal Management Act.In this conversation, recorded after the First Nations Leading the Way 5 conference in Treaty 1 territory, he lays out the argument for new funding models and new approaches.Jason's email: jcalla@temixw.com or inf...
Céline Auclair is the founder of the First Peoples Innovation Center, a non-profit organization that assists the development of social innovation for the First People communities in Quebec. As a development board member with FNII, she brings her international experience to discussions about infrastructure development among First Nations.Céline serves as a commissioner with the First Nations Tax Commission and brings extensive background both domestically and abroad, in international developme...
"We are very aggressive in economic development."David Kobliski is executive director of the Nelson House Development Corporation in northern Manitoba. He is also a firm believer in the long-term value of effectively-managed infrastructure project. Band-owned business ventures employ more than 680 people and generate millions of dollars in annual revenue.The work has not gone unnoticed. The Corporation was recognized nationally with an economic development award from Cando.David shares succes...
Chief Crate is currently serving as the Chief for his community Fisher River Cree Nation (Treaty 5) which is located about 200 km north of Winnipeg. Chief Crate has focused on long-term planning, strategic partnerships, environmental stewardship and economic development. His experience has shown that Indigenous groups that choose to assert their jurisdiction and move ahead with infrastructure projects are having success in closing the infrastructure gap. Fisher River Cree has been using tools...
Dana Francis has applied his contracting expertise in projects across Turtle Island. As co-founder of Red Island Contractors, Inc., and a FNII board member, he has a valuable perspective on the value of infrastructure development, and shares his ideas in this podcast conversation with host Richard Perry. Red Island Contractors, Inc. builds on the knowledge and capacities of Mr. Dana Francis and Mr. Beaver Paul, who are both strong advocates for capacity development within First Nation c...
Allan Claxton has seen first-hand what infrastructure can do to improve communities.Allan served his community of Tsawout as Chief for twenty years and as councillor for ten years and is currently serving on Council. He has worked to develop infrastructure projects such as a multipurpose health and recreation facility and dealt with many challenges for roads and access to lands. In order to overcome challenges associated with developing infrastructure, Tsawout used tools from the First 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 Kimberley Bressette (Kettle and Stony Point, ON), Paula Pictou, Lands Manager at Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation, NS, as well as Darcy Gray of Mi'gma'gi Management and Consulting and James MacKinnon of the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority.They discuss practical aspects of infrastructure planning in commun...
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