The First Nations Investment Forum is coming to Toronto, Ontario this November.
This is where Indigenous leaders, investors, industry, financial institutions, governments, and advisors will meet to navigate the next stage of Indigenous economic growth - moving from access to execution.
The 2026 program is focused on the practical realities of building Indigenous-owned economies. Explore how to identify investment opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, structure transactions, navigate governance and regulatory approvals, secure financing, and successfully execute investments across sectors including energy, mining, infrastructure, real estate, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions.
The First Nations Investment Forum is coming to Toronto, Ontario this November.
This is where Indigenous leaders, investors, industry, financial institutions, governments, and advisors will meet to navigate the next stage of Indigenous economic growth - moving from access to execution.
The 2026 program is focused on the practical realities of building Indigenous-owned economies. Explore how to identify investment opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, structure transactions, navigate governance and regulatory approvals, secure financing, and successfully execute investments across sectors including energy, mining, infrastructure, real estate, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions.
THE RITZ CARLTON TORONTO 181 WELLINGTON ST W, TORONTO
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 1, 2026
The conversation has changed. Over the past decade, First Nations have secured unprecedented access to capital, equity financing, and ownership opportunities. Governments, financial institutions, and industry have responded with new policies, loan guarantee programs, and partnership models that are reshaping Canada’s economy. Today, the question is no longer whether First Nations can participate in major investments. The question is how to execute them successfully.
Be part of a national turning point in Indigenous-led investment and economic development.
Gain early access to high-growth, investment-ready opportunities in energy, infrastructure, clean tech, AI, and critical minerals—with a focus on Indigenous partnerships.
Discover high-potential projects across key sectors as industry leaders present investment-ready opportunities in energy, construction, and critical minerals.
Expand your network and discover new opportunities at FNIF 2026. Meet investors, equity partners, and collaborators ready to drive high-impact projects and Indigenous economic growth.
Hear from leaders and experts shaping economic partnerships between Indigenous Nations and Canada. Explore policies, strategies, and frameworks driving sustainable growth and long-term prosperity.
This is not a conference about theory. Every session has been designed around the practical decisions that determine whether investments succeed.
Discussions will focus on transaction structuring, commercial negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, financing strategies, governance, risk management, due diligence, partnership models, and lessons learned from organizations that have successfully completed complex transactions.
Delegates will hear directly from Indigenous investment leaders, CEOs, financial institutions, governments, legal advisors, developers, and private sector executives who are actively building and financing Indigenous ownership across Canada.
The First Nations Investment Forum brings together the people responsible for making investment decisions, not simply discussing them.
Whether you represent a First Nation, industry, government, institutional investor, developer, financial institution, or advisory firm, FNIF provides an opportunity to build relationships, explore partnerships, exchange practical knowledge, and develop the connections required to successfully execute Indigenous investment opportunities.
The future of Indigenous economic development will be defined not by access alone, but by execution.
The First Nations Investment Forum will spotlight a curated selection of investment-ready projects from across Canada. These projects are designed to deliver strong financial returns while advancing long-term prosperity, ownership, and sustainability for Indigenous Nations.
At the forum, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from project leaders, assess opportunities, and engage in one-on-one conversations in a setting built on trust and transparency.
Please enjoy a selection of photos from last year’s event, capturing a few moments from the forum.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
181 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0A1
