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For Immediate Release: October 23, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Westbank First Nation, British Columbia<\/strong> \u2013 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\u2019s 14th<\/sup> debenture, including the attraction of new institutional investors, raising an additional $435 million for First Nation governments in Canada to build projects that increase quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cProviding growing access to low-cost capital for First Nation governments is essential to help close the estimated $349 billion infrastructure gap between First Nations and the rest of Canada,\u201d said Chief Derek Epp, Ch\u2019\u00edy\u00e1qtel First Nation, BC, and FNFA Board Chair. \u201cThis issuance supports more communities getting shovels in the ground and building their priorities faster than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scaling its innovative and tailored model, FNFA operates under the successful First Nations Fiscal Management Act and lends directly to First Nation governments who choose to access these tools. To date, FNFA financing has created an estimated economic impact of over $8 billion to Canada\u2019s economy through critical infrastructure and economic development projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is about access to affordable financing for our members and supporting their journey to self-determination,\u201d said Ernie Daniels, President and CEO of FNFA. \u201cWe are supporting First Nations to create generational wealth and opportunity that flows right back to our people and many other Canadians.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FNFA\u2019s debentures continue to be a sought-after investment for investors globally. Due to prudent risk management, revenue-intercept mechanisms, and AA credit ratings, FNFA bonds have consistently been oversubscribed. Underscored by the types of projects financed, such as water treatment plants, schools, housing, green energy, and economic development projects, FNFA bonds demonstrate First Nations ability to build critical infrastructure and major projects while contributing to the GDP of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About FNFA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FNFA is a First Nations-led non-profit, financial services corporation mandated under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, 2005, providing cost-effective financing, investment management, and capital advisory services to First Nations communities in Canada. FNFA does not rely on federal government funding and is self-sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer David, FNFA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Communications and Marketing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: jdavid@fnfa.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n