December 8–10, 2025 | JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
The First Nations Investment Forum (FNIF 2025) is now accepting speaker proposals for its inaugural national conference. We invite leaders, experts, and innovators from Indigenous communities, industry, finance, government, and academia to share their insights, strategies, and experiences.
This first-of-its-kind forum—led and organized by First Nations—will convene key decision-makers to accelerate Indigenous investment, ownership, and economic sovereignty.
This landmark gathering will bring together Indigenous governments, economic development corporations, high-growth project proponents, institutional investors, and policymakers to build the partnerships and policy momentum that will shape Canada’s financial future.
We welcome speaker proposals from First Nations leaders, Indigenous entrepreneurs, investment professionals, legal experts, policymakers, economists, project developers, and researchers. We are particularly interested in proposals that explore Indigenous-led approaches to infrastructure financing, economic policy, capital innovation, and long-term project development.
We are particularly interested in speakers who can provide thought leadership and insights on topics including, but not limited to:
INDIGENOUS EQUITY INVESTMENTS & PARTNERSHIPS
Best practices, trends, and success stories Indigenous investment.
FINANCING & INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Approaches for securing and structuring Indigenous investment.
BANKING & FINANCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The evolving role of financial institutions in Indigenous business.
EMERGING MARKETS & OPPORTUNITIES
High-growth sectors, industry advancements, and new investment frontiers.
POLICY & REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
Government policies and frameworks impacting future Indigenous investment and financial structures.
Selected speakers will benefit from:
ENGAGING WITH LEADERS
Engage with a high-level audience of Indigenous decision-makers, investors, and policy leaders.
SHAPING NATIONAL DIALOGUE
Contribute to national dialogue on economic reconciliation and inclusive growth.
BUILD STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS
Network with cross-sector leaders in an action-focused environment.
ELEVATE YOUR PROFILE
Strengthen your organization’s profile as a thought leader in Indigenous-led development.
September 12
2025
September 15
2025
JW Marriott Parq, 39 Smithe St
Vancouver, BC V6B 0R3
08 to 10 December
2025
Your name, current position, and affiliated organization.
A clear and concise title and a 250-500 word summary of your proposed presentation.
How your presentation aligns with the conference’s goals and audience.
A brief (100-200 word) professional biography, including previous speaking engagements.
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS TO: connect@firstnationsinvestmentforum.ca
FOR INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:
Kaylee Lambert kaylee@firedogpr.com 807-767-4443 ext.225
