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4.25% |
Interim Financing Rate |
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Projected Debenture Rate |
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The FNFA
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 –
“By First Nations, for First Nations.”
Now it is a reality.
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FNFA FIRST NATION ARTIST CONTEST: CELEBRATING TRADITION AND CULTURE
Frequently asked questions: Q: Who is the selection committee? A: The selection committee is comprised of senior leadership on the FNFA management team. Q: Is there a theme to the art contest? A: Yes, the theme we are looking to explore includes, but is not limited to: economic reconciliation, economic sovereignty, opportunities for future generations, […]
Learn MoreCANADA’S NEW INDIGENOUS-RUN CAPITAL MARKETS FIRMS HITTING THIER STRIDE
Published in The Globe and Mail, February 15, 2025, by Jameson Berkow, Capital Markets Reporter Clint Davis never thought he would live to see an Indigenous-owned investment dealer launch in Canada. Today, the 54-year-old Inuk from Labrador is chief executive officer of Cedar Leaf Capital, an investment dealer majority-owned by three Indigenous shareholders: Nch’kay’ Development […]
Learn MoreFNFA OFFERS SOLUTION TO HELP INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES
FNFA OFFERS SOLUTION TO HELP INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES BID ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS Published in The Globe and Mail, January 19, 2025 by Jameson Berkow, Capital Markets Reporter Fraud is not the only failing of Canada’s Indigenous procurement program. The program, which Indigenous leaders have criticized for falling well short of its goal to direct 5 per cent […]
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4.25%
Finance Rates
Projected Debenture Rate
4.50%