Ahkameyimok — “Persevere”

As we publish this month’s edition of Ahkameyimok, we carry forward the reflection of September 30, Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Ahkameyimok—a Cree word meaning persevere / keep going—captures the spirit of our work: steady, practical progress in partnership with Indigenous leadership.

The Globe and Mail’s “Building Stronger Futures, Together” underscores a simple truth: stronger futures are built when capital, capability, and community align with Indigenous vision. This month’s updates spotlight Indigenous-led transactions and partnerships doing exactly that—turning reconciliation from intention into tangible economic momentum.

Onward—ahkameyimok.

“Every project we take on is guided by Indigenous values and designed to fit into a circular and cultural economy,”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/adv/article-building-stronger-futures-together/

BUSINESS DEALS IN THE NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2025

Indigenous leaders worry PM prioritizes big economic projects over their communities’ needs (Sept 30, 2025)

https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/indigenous-leaders-worry-pm-prioritizes-big-economic-projects-over-their-communities-needs/article_09dc960c-0e38-4261-b53a-e91e6815a810.html

Market Outlook: Indigenous investment dealer marks milestone year in Canada’s capital markets (Sept 30, 2025)

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/markets/market-outlook/2025/09/30/market-outlook-indigenous-investment-dealer-marks-milestone-year-in-canadas-capital-markets/

Ontario commits $6M for Indigenous infrastructure projects (Sept 30, 2025)

https://sydenhamcurrent.ca/2025/10/01/ontario-commits-6m-for-indigenous-infrastructure-projects/

Manitoba’s new economic development strategy to include economic reconciliation (Sept 29, 2025)

https://www.mltaikins.com/insights/manitobas-new-economic-development-strategy-to-include-economic-reconciliation/

Indigenous leaders reflect on efforts to create economic growth (Sept 26, 2025)

https://www.sasktoday.ca/southeast/estevan-mercury/indigenous-leaders-reflect-on-efforts-to-create-economic-growth-11284457

Long denied financing, Indigenous-owned investment dealers are flipping the script (Sept 26, 2025)

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/long-denied-financing-indigenous-owned-investment-dealers-are-flipping-the-script/

Indigenous-owned Optek Solutions acquires Net Results; Expands into Regina (Sept 25, 2025)

https://athabascabasin.ca/news/indigenous-owned-optek-solutions-acquires-net-results-expands-into-regina/

Prime Minister Carney announces Indigenous Advisory Council membership for the new Major Projects Office (Sept 10, 2025)

https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2025/09/10/prime-minister-carney-announces-indigenous-advisory

The road to financial sovereignty – First Nations Bank expands financing for Indigenous projects (Sept 5, 2025)

http://nationnews.ca/news/the-road-to-financial-sovereignty-first-nations-bank-expands-financing-for-indigenous-projects/

First Nations Financial Markets Launches as Majority First Nations-Owned Investment Dealer  (Sept 2, 2025)

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/first-nations-financial-markets-launches-as-majority-first-nations-owned-investment-dealer-850260497.html

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2025

Phillip Johnson becomes new Vice President of Business Development to the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sndevcorp/posts/?feedView=all

First Nations Major Projects Coalition welcomes Riannon Ball as new Vice President of Environmental Services.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fnmpc_environmental-engagement-leadership-activity-7377537478892822528-FSXt

First Nations Major Projects Coalition welcomes Tim Laronde as Senior Advisor, Project Development.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fnmpc_economic-environmental-policy-activity-7376633287424815104-kMgI

Major Upcoming Business Events

Indigenous Opportunities Forum (October 2, 2025) - Vancouver

https://www.boardoftrade.com/events/7981

Tuesday, October 7 – Thursday, October 9, 2025 in Markham, Ontario

• Leading the Way is a closed event for First Nations leadership such as Chief and Council, Tribal Councils, and Indigenous Health Authorities

CCIB West Coast Business Forum (Vancouver)

October 9, 2025

CANDO: Annual Nation Conference (Quebec City)

(Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers)

October 27-30, 2025

CCIB Indigenous Procurement Event (Winnipeg)

November 26, 2025

9th Annual First Nations Major Project Coalition (FNMPC 2026) - April 29-May 1, 2026

https://pdac.ca/members/member-resources/industry-events/9th-annual-first-nations-major-project-coalition-fnmpc-2026

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