First Nations Bank of Canada’s Post

FNB Trust is attending AFN 45th Annual General Assembly on July 9–11, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès, on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, in Montreal, Quebec! To schedule a meeting with FNB Trust, please reach out to a member of our team who will be at this year’s AGA: Bill Lomax Suzanne Trottier Priscille Buors We look forward to seeing you in Montreal! #AFNAGA2024

First Nations Bank of Canada is attending AFN 45th Annual General Assembly on July 9–11, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès, on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, in Montreal, Quebec! We welcome you to reach out to a member of our Commercial Banking team or visit us at our booth at Circle of Trade Show to connect. Meet members of our team who will be at this year’s AGA: Bill Lomax Kevin Michael Drew Hampton Booker Cornea Dylan Smith, MBA We look forward to seeing you in Montreal to discuss your next economic development project! #AFNAGA2024

"One promising opportunity for Indigenous economic empowerment that deserves focus is the creation of more urban reserves." - FNBC President & CEO Bill Lomax in an op-ed this week on the advantages of bringing the reserve concept into more cities and how this will create more opportunity for First Nations and urban partners. The Globe and Mail #economicreconciliation

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Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Today we honor and celebrate all the contributions and achievements of Indigenous peoples across the country. First Nations Bank of Canada is proud to be a sponsor of Rock Your Roots, a walk for reconciliation organized by Reconciliation Saskatoon. Our Head Office and Saskatoon Branch teams had a great morning participating in the walk that took place in downtown Saskatoon. #NIPD2024 #RockYourRoots

There are no closets in tipis. Our Bank is honoured to sponsor the first Two Spirit Powwow in Saskatoon today to mark Pride Month! Thank you to 2 Spirits in Motion Society (2SiMS) for hosting such an inclusive event at Prairieland. Cannot wait for next year!

Yesterday, Louis Bull Tribe opened Alberta’s newest First Nations-owned casino and destination, along the QE2 between Ponoka and Wetaskiwin: Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort As one of the lenders on this new economic driver in Treaty 6, FNBC President & CEO Bill Lomax was on hand to present a gift to the Nation and Chief Desmond Bull. Congratulations to Louis Bull Tribe on this important milestone!

Riveting words from Councillor Brittany Robertson, BSW, MSW of Doig River First Nation today as her community breaks ground on the first urban reserve in northeastern BC! Thank you for having our President & CEO Bill Lomax in Fort St. John as our bank supports this economic driver in the region. Special “beaver tail” shovels were used for the event, made by Pasqua First Nation-owned and FNBC-client Pro Metal Industries Ltd. A nod to the Nation’s history when it was known as Fort St. John Beaver Band.