b'FMB: AN INDIGENOUS-LED INSTITUTIONMelanie Assiniwe, Director of Capacity Development and Intervention (CDI) with the First Nations Financial Management 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 her daily work. As an Anishinaabe-kwe, Melanie strives to live by the Seven Grandfather Teachings in all aspects of her work, as they guide all decisions on how to help her people across Turtle Island.Building and advancing relationships with First Nations are top priorities for Melanie, along with collaborating with Tribal Councils, Non-prot organizations, and government partners. Her dedication to an open and collaborative approach has helped implement and inform Indigenous nance and governance decision-making, and form agreements to reect best practices and Indigenous principles.With Melanies direction, the CDI team supports First Nations on their journey to achieve Financial Management Systems (FMS) Certication. The CDI team provides capacity development, training and guidance in nancial management systems, human resources, and information management. WHY WORK WITH FMB?Working with the FMB to obtain a Financial Administration Law (FAL) and FMS Certicate demonstrates to your Council, community members, lenders and business partners that your Nation uses best governance and nance practices 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. BOOK A FREE PRESENTATIONInterested in learning more about FMB services and the many benets of working with us? Email mail@fnfmb.com with Presentation Request in the subject eld or call us toll-free at 1-877-925-6665. Melanie Assiniwe, CPA, CAAnishinaabe-Kwe from the unceded territory of Wiikwemkoong, ONFMB_NABOC_2022-03.indd 1 2022-01-26 11:12:10 AM'