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.

Learn how Chief Sky-Deer led her community to a historic energy agreement with Hydro-Québec during a time of restructuring. From navigating regulatory hurdles with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to addressing environmental justice concerns, her leadership has built a historic path to Indigenous equity. This unprecedented deal grants her Nation a 10% equity stake, with the option to grow to 49%, in a major infrastructure project.

Marissa Nobauer, Director of Reconciliation, Community Engagement & External Relations at TELUS, and Carol Anne Hilton, CEO and Founder of the Indigenomics Institute and a distinguished member of TELUS’ Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) explore how corporate Canada is rethinking reconciliation through action.

The IAC was established to embed reconciliation into TELUS’ corporate strategy, guided by ongoing input from Indigenous leaders and subject matter experts. Recognising the diverse needs of Indigenous communities, this council ensures TELUS’ commitments are both principled and actionable, creating a framework of community-driven accountability. This discussion offers critical insight into how Indigenous partnership models are reshaping priorities, corporate governance, and long-term investment value in Canada.

Barbara McKenzie, CEO of the Métis Settlements Development Corporation (MSDC), shares how Indigenous-led investment is reshaping capital markets. With a focus on growth-stage, cash-positive ventures, MSDC is advancing long-term economic sustainability across all eight Métis settlements, while creating majority-Indigenous partnerships with non-Indigenous firms. For institutional investors seeking impact-aligned returns with commercial fundamentals, this conversation offers a rare window into an evolving frontier.

Tabatha Bull, President & CEO at Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), discusses how community involvement in projects, particularly through revenue-sharing and capacity-building, enables communities to reinvest in both local and broader initiatives while participating as business stakeholders. She highlights renewable energy projects in Ontario as a key example, where policy incentives promote Indigenous participation by offering higher payments per kilowatt under power purchase agreements, encouraging First Nations partnerships and investment in sustainable development.

Senator PJ Prosper, a Mi’kmaw Senator representing Nova Scotia, shares insights from his first 100 days in Parliament and his national listening tour across Mi’kma’ki. Guided by his ReconciliACTION Report, Senator Prosper outlines seven clear priorities that align with Canada’s economic and housing goals while centring Indigenous voices in national policy. This was the outcome of his recent Listening Tour, where he met with over 1,700 individuals across Mi’kmaw territory known as Mi’kma’ki. This vast region stretches from Newfoundland to the Gaspé region of Québec, encompassing all of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, as well as parts of New Brunswick and Québec. For global investors, including asset managers, corporates, and sovereign wealth funds, this conversation provides valuable insights into how capital can be aligned with Indigenous-led priorities in Canada. As Indigenous Nations play an increasingly strategic role in economic development, understanding these dynamics is key to building responsible, long-term partnerships in one of the world’s most stable and resource-rich markets.