b'When Strong Female Leadership Contributes to Strong Finance and Administrative Governance PracticesTaykwa Tagamou Nation recognizes that a solid governance structure will lead our community to nancial independence. Through the tools provided by the FMB,With its mandate to support First Nations seeking to develop or we are moving towards building the foundational blocksenhance their Financial Management Systems, the First Nations of good governance by adopting policies and setting procedures in a structured, equitable and timely manner. Financial Management Board (FMB) often witnesses the positive Sandra Linklater, Governance Coordinatorimpacts of strong female leadership on community development.Taykwa Tagamou Nation (Ontario) The FMB would like to acknowledge Sandra Linklater, Loretta Stager and Geraldine Bear who have all demonstrated strong leadership in developing and implementing a Financial Administration Law (FAL) for their respective communities.Weve recently updated our FAL, demonstrating leaderships commitment to nancial transparency and best practices.The FMB has a vast number of resources, tools & templates, By adhering to these principles, we are building trust in the community, creating a positive environment, andand experts to support First Nations. All of our services are improving our members quality of life. Working towardsoered at no cost.FMS Certication is helping create a future where people will genuinely perceive Xaxtsa as a place to call home. Working with FMB and seeking FMS certication provides several benets, including:Loretta Stager, AdministratorIncreased transparency and accountability to members and future Xaxtsa, Douglas First Nation (British Columbia) business partnersBuilding skillset and reputation for strong nance and administrative governance practicesRecognizing the value of FMS Certication andProvides council members and sta the tools they need to better manage accomplishing it, solidies the high standards andthe First Nations nancesexpectations of the Team at Kahkewistahaw First Nation.By putting the strong nancial foundation to work for theIncreased stability and continuity through nance and governance practicescommunity, acting upon the vision, mission, and values, has opened so many doors and many opportunities forImproved risk managementthe community.Geraldine Bear, Director of Finance Kahkewistahaw First Nation (Saskatchewan) As of August 31, 2020, 42 First Nations across Canada have achieved FMS Certication.The FMB is actively working with approximately 200 First Nations who are seeking this milestone.Learn how Financial Management System Certication can benet your First Nation at FNFMB.com or contact us at mail@fnfmb.comFNFMB_She-is-Wise_Double_Ad_2020-09.indd 1 2020-09-01 9:34:18 AM'