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
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 led to huge corporate successes, including the massive billion dollar buyout of half of Clearwater Seafoods.
In this episode, host Richard Perry speaks with Melissa MacDonald, Manager of Taxation and Lands, to learn more about the community's success. Recorded at the Leading the Way 7 conference in Treaty Six territory, Edmonton, Alberta.
Links:
First Nations Infrastructure Institute
Membertou First Nation
Melissa MacDonald Linkedin profile
