Let's Bond
by First Nations Finance Authority
Bridging Sovereignty and Economic Self-Sufficiency in Glooscap
About this podcast
Let's Bond is a podcast by First Nations Finance Authority where we speak to leaders from across Canada who are working to build prosperity, quality of life, and economic reconciliation opportunities for First Nation communities.
We are led by First Nations by First Nations, and FNFA supports communities to build their own futures on their own terms.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- Bridging Sovereignty and Economic Self-Sufficiency in Glooscap · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Michael Peters from Glooscap First Nation, Miꞌkmaꞌki, Nova Scotia, shares insights on community-driven economic development, sustainable…
- Taking Our Rightful Place: Indigenous Equity in Major Projects · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Chief Derek Epp from Ch’íyáqtel First Nation shares insights on economic self-determination, the evolution of fiscal tools, and the future of…
- "I'm Not Going to Stop Chiefing": Indigenous Women Leading Beyond the Election · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jody Anderson connects with a powerhouse leader who embodies her sacred commitment to community, culture, and the generations yet to come…
- Building Opportunities and Community Resilience in Brokenhead · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let’s Bond, host Jody Anderson connects with Chief Gordon BlueSky of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation—who also serves as Chairperson on FNFA Board of…
- Advancing Indigenous Economic Reconciliation in Canada and Australia with Professor Peter Yu · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Bond, we explore a groundbreaking international collaboration aimed at fostering Indigenous economic empowerment. Host Jody Anderson…
- From Partnership to Prosperity: Qalipu, Membertou + Newdock with Chief Jenny Brake · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Let's Bond, host Jody Anderson, VP, Partnerships, Strategy & Public Affairs, FNFA has a conversation with Chief Jenny Brake, the…
- Exploring the First Nations Housing Crisis with Travis Seymour · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we pivot our focus to one of the most pressing issues facing First Nations today: the housing crisis. On today’s episode we are talking to…
- Les avantages de travailler avec l’AFPN avec Conseiller Patrick Courtois · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Rejoignez Nadia Robertson, responsable des services aux membres de l’AFPN, et son invité, le conseiller Patrick Courtois de la Première Nation des…
- The Shifting Sands of Self-Governance with Dr. Tim Raybould · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Join us for a conversation with Host Jody Anderson, VP, Partnerships, Strategy & Public Affairs, FNFA and Dr. Tim Raybould, a key figure in FNFA's journey, to…
- Unlocking International Indigenous Economies with Dennis Meeches · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail This episode takes a global perspective as we explore the developing movement of international Indigenous economic development. We speak with Dennis Meeches…
- FNFA Lending to SPVs to Accelerate Infrastructure Development with Chief Derek Epp · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Let's Bond, we explore the groundbreaking potential of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in driving Indigenous-led economic development. Host…
- Closing the First Nations Infrastructure Gap with Ernie Daniels · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Canada has a promise to close the infrastructure gap in First Nations communities, but progress is falling drastically short. This episode delves into the…
- Collaboration avec de la Première Nation des Pekuakamiulnuatsh sur un projet énergétique · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail Patrick Courtois, conseiller de la Première Nation des Pekuakamiulnuatsh, Québec et membre du conseil d’administration de l’AFPN. Animée par Nadia Robertson et…
- What is a ‘trust’ and how can it benefit First Nations organizations or individuals? · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail On the fourth episode of Season Two of the Let’s Bond podcast, host Jody Anderson is joined by Suzanne Trottier, recently appointed President of First Nations…
- Exploring impediments and solutions using Sureties & Bonding · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail The lack of access to sureties and bonding is a huge impediment to Indigenous construction companies. On the sixth episode of Season Two of the Let’s Bond…
- A Whale of a Story: Closing in on the Clearwater Fisheries Deal · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Chief Terry Paul joins host Jody Anderson on the third episode in Season Two of the Let’s Bond podcast to discuss the massive purchase of 50 per cent of…
- Women in Finance: Dawn Madahbee-Leach · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail A powerful second episode of Season Two of the Let’s Bond podcast, as Dawn Madahbee-Leach joins host Jody Anderson to talk about the shifting and growing…
- Supporting Community Infrastructure · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail On this first episode of Season Two of the Let’s Bond podcast, Jason Calla talks with host Jody Anderson about a new report released by the Assembly of First…
- A Financial Footprint on the rest of the World – why ESG matters · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail Host Jody Anderson, Director of Business Development for FNFA, speaks with Don Morin, Senior Business Analyst (FNFA) and Deputy Chief Derek Archibald of Taykwa…
- Realizing a Community Vision · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Chief Derek Epp of Tzeachten First Nation in B.C. joins host Jody Anderson on the fifth episode of the Let’s Bond podcast to share his community's housing…







