b'FMB: AN INDIGENOUS-LED INSTITUTIONMelanie Assiniwe, Director of Capacity Development and Intervention (CDI) with the First Nations FinancialFMB ACKNOWLEDGES THESE FMS CERTIFIED FIRST NATIONS IN ONTARIOManagement Board (FMB), brings a wealth of experience in accounting and leadership to her role at FMB. Raised in Wiikwemkoong, she understands Indigenous traditions and values and incorporates these teachings into herNipissing First Nation ~ FMS Certied 2016daily work. As an Anishinaabe-kwe, Melanie strives to live by the Seven Grandfather Teachings in all aspects ofAccess to aordable capital has long been a challenge for First Nations. The her work, as they guide all decisions on how to help her people across Turtle Island. lower the risk prole, the better the terms for accessing capital become. The Building and advancing relationships with First Nations are top priorities for Melanie, along with collaboratingFMBs nancial administration, capacity development, and certication services with Tribal Councils, Non-prot organizations, and government partners. Her dedication to an open andsupport First Nations to level their economic playing eld by providing them collaborative approach has helped implement and inform Indigenous nance and governance decision-making,with the critical nancial tools to create and sustain sound governance and and form agreements to reect best practices and Indigenous principles. nancial management systems. With Melanies direction, the CDI team supports First Nations on their journey to achieve Financial Management~ Chief Scott McLeodSystems (FMS) Certication. The CDI team provides capacity development, training and guidance in nancial management systems, human resources, and information management.Chippewas of Rama ~ FMS Certied 2018There were three reasons why Rama seeked this certication. The rst reason WHY WORK WITH FMB? was for us to get the ability to get a long-term guaranteed rate. The second reason is we were able to show the community that we meet the highest Working with the FMB to obtain a Financial Administration Law (FAL) and FMSstandards. The last reason we looked at it was. we thought it would help us Certicate demonstrates to your Council, community members, lendersidentify our risk prole and manage risk better. and business partners that your Nation uses best governance and nance~ Rick Morano, Chief Financial O\x08cerpractices set to international standards. This increases condence and options for borrowing from the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA). All services are optional and free of charge to First Nations.Wasauksing First Nation ~ FMS Certied 2019The whole certication process was driven by our community through our BOOK A FREE PRESENTATION last strategic plan and is a strong validation of our commitment to sound and eective nancial management. We look forward to the great opportunities Interested in learning more about FMB services and the many benets ofthat this creates for our communitys future. working with us? Email mail@fnfmb.com with Presentation Request in~ Chief Warren Tabobondung the subject eld or call us toll-free at 1-877-925-6665. Melanie Assiniwe, CPA, CA Temagami First Nation ~ FMS Certied 2020Anishinaabe-Kwe from the unceded territory ofTemagami First Nation are proud to achieve this extraordinary Financial Wiikwemkoong, ON Management System Certication; a nancial standard that solidies accountability, good governance, economic development, and a strong foundation for our nation for years to come. With the assistance of the FMB and all the hard work from Sta and Leadership, this achievement delivers condence and transparency back to our people. ~ Former Chief Arnold PaulFMB_She-is-Wise_Double_Ad_2022-05.indd 2-3 2022-05-10 2:23:36 PM'