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In 1992 it was just an idea: a non-profit corporation that is a First Nation government-owned and controlled institution. It was developed to provide all First Nations with the same finance instruments that are available to other levels of government in Canada. The vision was to build safe, healthy, and prosperous communities –
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FNFA ISSUES 1st 5yr BOND, 14th ISSUANCE OVERALL
For Immediate Release: October 23, 2025 Westbank First Nation, British Columbia – First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) has issued its first 5-year bond which enables a 3.08 per cent rate for FNFA Borrowing Members. This marks FNFA’s 14th debenture, including the attraction of new institutional investors, raising an additional $435 million for First Nation governments […]
Learn MoreUNLOCKING CANADA’S FUTURE: FIRST NATIONS AS ECONOMIC PARTNERS
As originally published in the Hill Times on Monday October 20, 2025 It’s time to correct a common misconception: granting First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) the ability to finance Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) is not about giving First Nations a competitive edge—it’s about leveling the playing field. Under the current framework, municipalities and other public […]
Learn MoreINDIGENOUS BOND ISSUANCE: FNFA ISSUES 1ST 30-YEAR BOND WITH SUPPORT OF INDIGENOUS INVESTMENT DEALER
Over $3.4B in First Nations-led Projects Financed by FNFA For Immediate Release: June 26, 2025 Westbank First Nation, British Columbia – First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) has issued its first 30-year bond for $350 million contributing to financing Haisla First Nation (British Columbia) and their majority equity ownership in Cedar LNG; a floating LNG facility […]
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