Matt Jamieson, CEO of Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation, shares how Canada’s largest First Nation is generating transformational economic returns through Indigenous-led enterprise. Since its founding in 2015, the corporation has delivered $295 million in direct community benefits and led landmark projects like the Ontario Oneida Energy Storage Project, a $700 million, 250 MW facility that advances Canada’s net-zero goals. Learn how strong governance, community engagement, and visionary leadership are powering a sustainable future.

Join Brendan Bell, CEO of West Kitikmeot Resources Corp, as he outlines the strategic vision behind the Grays Bay Road and Port Project, a $1 billion infrastructure development in Nunavut designed to transform Canada’s Arctic frontier.

Spanning 230 km and featuring a deep-water port, the project aims to reduce the high cost of living in the North, generate employment, and stimulate economic development. It also carries geopolitical weight, aligning with NATO objectives and reinforcing Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic.

With strong interest from the federal government and Indigenous communities, the project is seeking investment and security user commitments to move forward.

The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) is helping Indigenous communities unlock economic opportunity through strategic capacity development and financial empowerment. In this discussion, Scott Munro reveals how FMB supports First Nations in building strong governance, accessing capital, and forming transformative partnerships, like the groundbreaking 50% acquisition of Clearwater Seafoods by Mi’kmaq First Nations in partnership with Premium Brands Holdings Corporation. Watch this insightful discussion to learn how this successful deal opened doors to Indigenous ownership and investment in Canada’s economy.