Two progressive First Nations in British Columbia are among 50 Nations and/or organizations that have begun relationships with the First Nations Infrastructure Institute.

Join moderator Jason Calla as he explores how Tsawout and Sumas First Nations are using similar tools to advance their individual economic, social and cultural interests.

Panel: "Unlocking Infrastructure Potential: Creative Use of FMA Tools in Tsawout and Sumas First Nations"

With:

• Jason Calla, moderator, FNII technical lead
• Brian Jones, General Manager, Sumas First Nation
• Chief Abraham Pelkey, Tsawout First Nation
• Greg Diemer, CFO, Tsawout First Nation

The Leading the Way 8 Conference was held Oct. 7-9, 2025 on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Peoples.

LINKS:

First Nations Infrastructure Institute

YouTube video: How FNII Supports First Nations

Agenda – First Nations Leading the Way 8 Conference

About the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FNFMB website)