First Nations Affairs
🎙️ First Nations Affairs Podcast – Where First Nations Leadership Meets Climate, Finance & ESG
The First Nations Affairs Podcast is your go-to space for deep insights at the intersection of First Nations governance, climate action, finance, and ESG. Hosted by Bec Blurton, this podcast challenges the status quo, driving conversations that move beyond tokenism into real, strategic transformation.
From sustainability frameworks to corporate accountability, we unpack how business, investment, and policy can embed First Nations leadership—not as an afterthought, but as a fundamental pillar of success. Whether you’re in ESG, impact investing, or sustainability, this is the space to explore what true First Nations economic participation looks like.
Episodes
10 episodes
Rethinking the System: What Real Government Support Looks Like
🎙️ Episode 4 Title: Rethinking the System: What Real Government Support Looks Like Podcast Series: First Nations EconomicsEpisode Description: In the final episode of the series, Ben Ainsworth outlin...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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37:10
What Happens When You Put Culture Inside the Economy
🎙️ Episode 3 Title: What Happens When You Put Culture Inside the Economy Podcast Series: First Nations EconomicsEpisode Description: In this third episode, Gija man and First Nations economist Ben Ai...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:55
Two Economies, Two Value Systems
🎙️ Episode 2 Title: Two Economies, Two Value Systems Podcast Series: First Nations EconomicsEpisode Description: In Part 2 of the First Nations Economics series, Ben Ainsworth explores what ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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23:28
Why Social Programs Alone Won’t Close the Gap
🎙️ Episode 1 Title: Why Social Programs Alone Won’t Close the Gap Podcast Series: First Nations EconomicsEpisode Description: In this opening episode, Gija man and First Nations economist Ben Ainswor...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:23
Why Is Indigenous Affairs the Only Billion-Dollar Industry Without Accountability?
Indigenous affairs is a billion-dollar sector in Australia—yet it remains one of the few industries without clear governance, financial oversight, or regulatory accountability. Unlike finance, healthcare, or environmental compliance, there are ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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10:51
Who Controls the Capital? First Nations & the Future of Wealth
Wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about power, control, and who makes the decisions. First Nations economic sovereignty isn’t just about being included in the economy—it’s about leading it. In this episode, we unpack why GDP fails to measure r...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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10:44
Governance for Decision Making: The Backbone of Long-Term Value
Strong governance is more than a compliance exercise—it’s the foundation for ethical decision-making, risk management, and lasting impact. In this episode, we unpack what separates good governance from bad, why poor decision-making leads to sel...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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14:22
Beyond Policy: How Business Can Lead First Nations Economic Transformation
Part three of threeThe future of First Nations economic inclusion doesn’t sit in government policy—it sits with business, investors, and ESG leaders. In this episode, we unpack the opportunities for companies that take the lead, the inve...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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10:11
Why Existing ESG & Indigenous Engagement Frameworks Aren’t Working
Part two of three.Many organisations have Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs), Indigenous Procurement Policies (IPP), or sustainability initiatives—yet these frameworks aren’t delivering meaningful First Nations economic participation. In...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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10:17
The Missing Piece in ESG – Why First Nations Economic Participation Matters
Part one of a three part series.The ESG space is growing, but First Nations economic participation remains an afterthought. In this episode, we explore why First Nations governance and economic leadership must be embedded into E...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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