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
Episodes
24 episodes
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 the Leading the Way ...
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13:29
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 new Board openings at FNII?Those and o...
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19:30
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 infr...
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Season 3
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6:36
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 Stone,...
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39:32
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 conference in Treaty Six Territory (E...
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8:38
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 panel with Alanea Hol...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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18:28
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 bankrupt, the transformation of Membertou has...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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5:24
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 Lands Director and Tax...
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15:00
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 Kimberley Bressette<...
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44:31
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 addition to the First Nati...
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Season 2
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9:09
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 Financial Management Board. He...
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Season 2
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9:50
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 Olympics.Tewanee spent eight years ...
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Season 2
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13:25
Housing Infrastructure with Darcy Gray, Mi'gma'gi Project Management and Consulting
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.
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Season 2
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6:46
Teamwork with John Dumbrell and Jason Reeves, FNII technical staff
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 Reali...
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Season 2
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10:54
Collaboration on Infrastructure with Rose Paul, CEO, Bayside Development Corp.
Rose Paul, CEO of Bayside Development Corporation, received the 2023 Indigenous Women in Leadership Award from the Canadian Council for...
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Season 2
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14:44
Keith Matthew, Simpcw First Nation, Ep.9
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 yea...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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23:52
Carl Yates, CEO, Atlantic First Nations Water Authority, Ep.8
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:31
Rose Paul, Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation/Bayside Development Corp. Ep.7
LINKS:Contact Rose by email at r.paul@paqtnkek.ca or ceo@baysidecorporate.comBayside Development Corp. websitePaqtnk...
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Season 1
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15:19
Jason Calla, First Nations Infrastructure Institute, Ep.6
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...
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Season 1
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22:26
Céline Auclair, First People's Innovation Centre, Gatineau, PQ – Ep.5
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 b...
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Season 1
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8:32
David Kobliski, Nelson House Development Corporation – Ep.4
"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 infrastruct...
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Season 1
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10:55
Chief David Crate, Fisher River Cree Nation – Ep. 3
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 stewardshi...
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Season 1
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13:43
Dana Francis, Tobique First Nation – Ep. 2
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 hi...
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Season 1
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9:52
Allan Claxton, Tsawout First Nation and Board Chair – Ep. 1
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 worke...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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10:42