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First Nations Bank of Canada Welcomes New Board Members
April 9, 2024
First Nations Bank of Canada announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors as well as a new Chairperson of the Board at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting on April 3, 2024.
The First Nations Bank of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Perry Bellegarde as Chairperson of the Board, previously serving as a Director since 2022. Mr. Bellegarde is the former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations where he successfully served two terms from 2014-2021.
- Davey Bobbish, Executive Director of the Cree Nation Government. With nearly 30 years of experience within the Indigenous public sector, Mr. Bobbish has gained a broad and deep wealth of knowledge in finance and administration through his appointments as Chief Accountant, Director of Finance and Administration and Treasurer in his hometown of Chisasibi.
- David Caldwell, retired at the end of 2023 from Diebold Nixdorf Inc. Prior to retiring, Mr. Caldwell worked previously at D+H, a financial technology provider, and at CIBC World Markets.
- James Salem, Treasurer, and Executive Vice President of Treasury and Balance Sheet Management at TD Bank Group. Prior to joining TD, Mr. Salem had a distinguished 34-year career at RBC culminating as leader of RBC’s Treasury from 2009 until January 2023.
We would also like to thank three retiring Board of Directors for their dedicated service.
- Bill Namagoose, previous Chairperson of the Board, and a Director since 2002
- Michael Foulkes, Director since 2010
- Alec Morely, Director since 2021
Happy Anniversary to our Winnipeg, Enoch, and Baker Lake locations
March 4, 2024
Congratulations to the staff of our Winnipeg, Enoch, and Baker Lake locations, who are celebrating their 21st, 5th, and 10th year of operations this March.
Happy Anniversary to the Meadow Lake Branch
December 5, 2023
Congratulations to the staff at our Meadow Lake branch, celebrating their 15th anniversary this December.
Happy Anniversary to the Pangnirtung Banking Centre
November 2, 2023
Congratulations to the staff at our Pangnirtung Banking Centre, celebrating their 4th anniversary this November.
Happy Anniversary to our Saskatoon Branch Location
September 1, 2023
Congratulations to the staff at our Saskatoon Branch location, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary this September!
Happy Anniversary to our Kugluktuk Location
August 1, 2023
Congratulations to the staff of the Kugluktuk Banking Centre, who are celebrating their 8th anniversary this month.
New CEO of First Nations Bank Plans to Expand Wealth-Management Services for Indigenous Clients - Published July 10
July 18, 2023
Bill Lomax, the new CEO of First Nations Bank of Canada & FNB Trust, plans to expand wealth-management services for Indigenous clients. A move meant to ensure the Indigenous-owned lender offers the services its clients need to be in charge of their own money.
FNBC’s overarching goal is to build Indigenous economic self-sufficiency. “I see an opportunity to build on my predecessor’s work and take the bank to the next level.” Bill Lomax
Read the article HERE
Happy Anniversary to our Whitehorse and Whapmagoostui Locations
July 5, 2023
Congratulations to the staff of our Whitehorse and Whapmagoostui locations, celebrating their 16th and 4th anniversaries this July.
Happy Anniversary to our Chisasibi and Iqaluit Branches
June 6, 2023
Congratulations to the staff of our Chisasibi and Iqaluit branches, celebrating their 25th and 13th anniversaries this June.
Happy Anniversary to our Walpole Branch
May 1, 2023
Congratulations to the staff of our Walpole Branch, celebrating their 24th anniversary this month.
Keith Martell helped nurture a fledgling bank for Indigenous people. As he retires, he’s seeing a solid base for the future
April 24, 2023 The Globe & Mail
Keith Martell was instrumental in the creation of First Nations Bank of Canada and has served as CEO since the bank received its charter in 1996. Since then, the bank has grown to include 22 service points in five provinces and three territories with more than $1.2 billion in assets. Thank you, Keith, and all the best in your future.
Happy Anniversary to our Arviat Location
April 5, 2023
Congratulations to the staff of our Arviat location, celebrating their 4th anniversary this month.
FNBC is named as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers 2023
March 15, 2023
We are honoured to announce FNBC have been named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for the third year in a row! We are grateful Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized FNBC as a wonderful place to work. Thank you to everyone who helps make the FNBC a great organization. We are growing our team and welcome you to learn more about FNBC and why we were selected:
https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-first-nations-bank-of-canada
Happy Anniversary to our Winnipeg, Baker Lake, and Enoch Locations
March 1, 2023
Congratulations to the staff of our Winnipeg, Baker Lake, and Enoch locations, who celebrate their 20th, 9th, and 4th year anniversaries this month.
First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) Announces CEO Transition Plan
February 7, 2023
First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) is pleased to announce the hiring of William (Bill) Lomax to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) as the initial step in an executive transition plan in preparation for the retirement of current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Keith Martell. Mr. Lomax will join FNBC as COO on March 1st, 2023, and be named CEO on May 1, 2023. Mr. Martell, FNBC’s CEO since its inception in 1996, will remain in an advisory role until July 31st, 2023.
Find out more about the CEO Transition plan by reading the Media Release here.
Happy Anniversary to the Meadow Lake Branch
December 1, 2022
Congratulations to the staff of our Meadow Lake branch, who celebrate 14 years of operation this December.
Happy Anniversary to the Pangnirtung Community Banking Centre
November 8, 2022
Congratulations to the staff of our Pangnirtung Community banking Centre, who celebrate their 3rd anniversary this month.
Happy Anniversary to our Yellowknife and Pond Inlet Locations
October 5, 2022
Congratulations to the staff of our Yellowknife and Pond Inlet locations, who both celebrate their 8th anniversary this month.
Happy Anniversary to the Saskatoon Branch
September 7, 2022
Congratulations to the staff of our Saskatoon Branch, who celebrate 25 years of operation this September.
Happy Anniversary to our Kugluktuk Location
August 2, 2022
Congratulations to the staff of the Kugluktuk Banking Centre, who are celebrating their 7th anniversary this month.
Happy Anniversary to the Whitehorse & Whapmagoostui sites
July 4, 2022
Congratulations to the staff of the Whitehorse & Whapmagoostui sites, who are celebrating their 15th and 3rd year anniversaries this July.
Happy Anniversary to the Chisasibi & Iqaluit Branches
June 2, 2022
Congratulations to the staff of the Chisasibi and Iqaluit branches, who are celebrating their 24th and 12th year anniversaries this June.
Happy Anniversary to our Walpole Location
May 5, 2022
Congratulations to the staff of the Walpole branch, who are celebrating their 23rd anniversary this month.
Happy Anniversary to our Arviat Location
April 5, 2022
Congratulations to the staff of our Arviat location, who are celebrating their 3rd anniversary this month.
FNBC Named as One of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for 2022
March 8, 2022
We are proud to announce our achievement of being named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers again! Saskatchewan’s Top Employers recognizes employers who offer exceptional workplaces. Evaluation is on several criteria including health/financial/ family benefits, vacation/time off, training/development, community involvement and more. We are growing our team and welcome you to learn more about FNBC and why we were selected:
Top Employer: First Nations Bank of Canada (canadastop100.com)
Happy Anniversary to our Winnipeg, Baker Lake, and Enoch Locations
March 1, 2022
Congratulations to the staff of our Winnipeg, Baker Lake, and Enoch locations, who are celebrating their 19th, 8th, and 3rd anniversaries this month.
Happy Anniversary to the Meadow Lake Branch
December 1, 2021
Congratulations to the staff of the Meadow Lake Branch, who celebrate their 13th anniversary this December.
Happy Anniversary to the Pangnirtung Community Banking Centre
November 1, 2021
Congratulations to the staff of our Pangnirtung location, who celebrate their 2nd anniversary this November.
Happy Anniversary to our Yellowknife & Pond Inlet Locations
October 1, 2021
Congratulations to the staff of our Yellowknife & Pond Inlet locations, who are both celebrating their 7th anniversary this month.
Happy Anniversary to the Saskatoon Branch
September 1, 2021
Congratulations to the staff of the Saskatoon Branch, who celebrate their 24th anniversary this September.
Happy Anniversary to our Kugluktuk Location
August 4, 2021
Congratulations to the staff of the Kugluktuk Community Banking Centre, who celebrate their 6th anniversary this month.
Happy Anniversary to the Whitehorse Branch
July 2, 2021
Congratulations to the staff of Whitehorse Branch, who celebrate their 14th anniversary this month.
FNBC is Proud to be one of the Leading Investors Across Canada Publicly Launched the Impact United Movement
June 17, 2021
At First Nations Bank of Canada, we are proud to be one of the leading investors across Canada publicly launching a movement that seeks to mobilize billions in capital towards tackling our most pressing problems, from climate change to housing affordability to inequity. The initiative, known as Impact United, is a national peer-led movement and community of investors seeking to mobilize capital towards social, economic and environmental justice, comprised of individuals, families, institutions, faith-based organizations, foundations, and other asset owners. “In 1996, we founded First Nations Bank of Canada to bring both financial and social returns to Indigenous People and Communities who were underserved by existing financial services options. We combined capital from both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous investors who shared a vision of a healthier more prosperous Indigenous Canada with less disparity from the economic opportunity that a job and access to capital can bring. So we have really been engaged in impact investing for 25 years. We are pleased to partner with Impact United and to help advance a movement we have supported for a very long time.”
— Keith Martell, President and CEO, First Nations Bank of Canada and FNB Trust
Impact United aims to foster coordinated, informed and collective action among existing and prospective impact investors. In addition to facilitating educational programming and collective actions, Impact United will organize events for the community to connect on various subjects of interest.
Learn more about this launch story at: https://thesvx.medium.com/impact-united-launch-81c2e1f942e9
Happy Anniversary to the Chisasibi and Iqaluit Branches
June 2, 2021
Congratulations to the staff of the Chisasibi and Iqaluit branches, who celebrate their 23rd and 11th anniversaries this month.
Happy Anniversary to the Walpole Island branch
May 3, 2021
Congratulations to the staff of the Walpole Island branch, who celebrate their 22nd anniversary this month.
Happy Anniversary to Our Arviat Location
April 7, 2021
Congratulations to the staff of the Arviat Community Banking Centre, who celebrate their 2nd anniversary this month.
First Nations Bank of Canada – 2020 Annual Report (including the Audited Financial Statements)
March 10, 2021
As we enter our 25th year, we celebrate our achievements and successes of building a financial institution that employs Indigenous People, remains committed to providing financial services in Indigenous communities, and that puts the success and development of Indigenous economies first. Today, we are 83% Indigenous-owned, and Indigenous banking represents over 90% of our business. We have the largest market share of Indigenous financial services in the regions we serve and have grown to nearly $1 Billion in total assets. The year 2020 presented extraordinary challenges for all of us. We are most proud of our employees and their contributions to the success of FNBC during this challenging time. To read more about our efforts and success follow the link below to the FNBC 2020 Annual Report:
fnbcannualreport.ca
Happy Anniversary to Our Winnipeg, Baker Lake, and Enoch Locations
March 1, 2021
Congratulations to the staff of the Winnipeg, Baker Lake and Enoch locations, who are celebrating their 18th, 7th, and 2nd anniversaries this March.
FNBC Named as One of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for 2021
We are honoured to be named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 2021! As an organization that is 83% Indigenous owned, we take pride in our workforce comprising of over 73% Indigenous employees and the difference we are able make in the Indigenous marketplace in Canada.
To learn more about FNBC’s recent selection as Saskatchewan’s top employer please visit Canada’s Top Employers:
https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-first-nations-bank-of-canada
The links to read the articles and features in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix & Regina Leader Post:
https://thestarphoenix.com/sponsored/top-employers-ssp/top-employers-put-employee-safety-and-concerns-first
https://leaderpost.com/sponsored/top-employers-rlp/dedicated-employees-propel-leading-businesses
https://thestarphoenix.com/sponsored/top-employers-ssp/saskatchewans-top-employers-winners-list-3
https://leaderpost.com/sponsored/top-employers-rlp/fnbc-supports-indigenous-prosperity
Globe and Mail Article
Board Games 2020: Canadian Companies Fall Short On Board Diversity
David Milstead
Institutional Investment Reporter
Published November 30, 2020
Click Here to read the Globe and Mail article.
Happy Anniversary to the Meadow Lake Branch
December 2, 2020
Congratulations to the staff of the Meadow Lake branch, who are celebrating their 12th anniversary this December.
Happy Anniversary to the Pangnirtung Community Banking Centre
November 3, 2020
Congratulations to the staff of our Pangnirtung location, who celebrate their 1st anniversary this November.
Announcement of FNB Trust Board Chair
October 1, 2020
First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Ethans, FCPA, CBV, ICD.D to the FNBC Board of Directors and to the FNB Trust Board of Directors as Chair.
Consistently recognized as a leading expert in her field, Ms. Ethans has more than 30 years of experience in Indigenous trust services. As a former partner of a global accounting firm, she founded and led the firm’s National Aboriginal Client Services practice and its Wealth Management Services LLP. Lisa is currently a Director of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the BC Lottery Corporation and the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC. She is Chair of the Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship Fund and a Director of Junior Achievement of BC where she chairs the Aboriginal advisory committee.
Announcement of FNB Trust Vice-President
October 1, 2020
First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Trottier, CFA, MBA, to the position of Vice-President, Indigenous Trust Services of its wholly-owned subsidiary FNB Trust.
Suzanne brings over 20 years of experience as a leading finance professional. Her most recent role was as Director of Capacity Development and Intervention with the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). Suzanne led a team responsible for supporting more than 200 First Nations governments across Canada to build their financial management capacity. Before joining FMB, Ms. Trottier was a Vice-President at EY Corporate Finance and a partner with BASE Partners.
Suzanne is currently a Director of the Business Development Bank of Canada and was previously a Director of the North Fraser Métis Association, AFOA Quebec and Actions Enfance. She is a member of the National Indigenous Financial Literacy Group and was previously a member of the National Steering Committee on Financial Literacy.
Suzanne is a proud Métis with maternal roots to the Lake Manitoba First Nation.
Happy Anniversary to Yellowknife and Pond Inlet
October 1, 2020
Congratulations to the staff of our Yellowknife and Pond Inlet locations, who both celebrate their 6th anniversaries this October.
Happy Anniversary to Saskatoon
September 1, 2020
Congratulations to the staff of the Saskatoon branch, who celebrate 23 years of operations this September.
Happy Anniversary to Kugluktuk
August 4, 2020
Congratulations to the staff of the Kugluktuk Community Banking Centre who celebrate their 5th anniversary this August.
Happy Anniversary to Whitehorse and Whapmagoostui
July 6, 2020
Congratulations to the staff of the Whitehorse branch who celebrate their 13th anniversary this July. In addition, congratulations to our staff in Whapmagoostui who celebrate their 1st year of operations.
Happy Anniversary to the Chisasibi and Iqaluit Branches
June 1, 2020
Congratulations to the staff of the Chisasibi branch who celebrate their 22nd anniversary this June. In addition, congratulations to the staff in Iqaluit who celebrate their 10th anniversary this month.
BCAP Program Success Story
May 6, 2020
By partnering with Export Development Canada, we’re helping customers like Kareway Homes get the credit they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Together, we’re helping Canadian businesses make it through this crisis.
https://www.edc.ca/en/article/fnbc-kareway-bcap.html
Happy Anniversary to the Walpole Island Branch
May 1, 2020
Congratulations to the staff of the Walpole Island Branch, who are celebrating their 21st anniversary this May.
Happy Anniversary to the Arviat Community Banking Centre
April 6, 2020
Congratulations to the staff of the Arviat Community Banking Centre, who are celebrating their first anniversary this April.
Partnership With Backwoods Energy Services
March 5, 2020
Backwoods Energy Services recently launched the Home Ownership Program for Indigenous Employees, a unique initiative designed to guide first time home buyers through the purchase process and provide financial support. Backwoods will match Indigenous employees’ RRSP savings to a maximum of $10,000 per employee and offer an additional $2,000 per year of employment to a maximum of $10,000.
Backwoods established a preferred partnership with First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Capital Region Housing to assist in developing the program. FNBC Enoch branch staff will also assist employees with purchasing RRSP savings and provide guidance through the process of attaining home ownership.
“First Nations Bank of Canada remains focused on meeting the financial needs and services required of Indigenous communities to enhance the lives of their members,” said Leigh Solomon, VP Retail Banking, First Nations Bank of Canada. “With this project being consistent with that, we are proud to play a role in making this happen.”
At FNBC we’re very proud to work with a business dedicated to building economic opportunities for Indigenous communities that will enhance the lives of their members by creating sustainable futures.
Read the Article Here
Happy Anniversary to our Winnipeg, Baker Lake, and Enoch Branches
March 4, 2020
Congratulations to the staff of our Winnipeg, Baker Lake, and Enoch locations, who are celebrating their 17th, 6th, and 1st anniversary this month.
Indigenous Economic Growth Depends on Banks Serving First Nations' Needs
March 4, 2020
A Featured Interview of Keith Martell by The Future Economy.ca Follow the link to read the full article.
https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/keith-martell/
Built on Trust - First Nations Bank of Canada 2019 Annual Report is now available online
February 6, 2020
The Annual Report:
- Highlights our solid earnings acheived in a year of continued expansion and investments in our operations.
- Features our impact in Nunavut, and regions across Canada making a positive difference in the lives of people, businesses and communities.
FNBC Opened Community Banking Centre in Fort McPherson, NT
December 2, 2019
On December 11, 2019, FNBC opened a Community Banking Centre, located in Fort McPherson, NT. FNBC has been pleased with the partnership and relationship built with Arctic Cooperatives Limited, who had worked very closely with FNBC to establish the existing 5 Community Banking Centre locations in Arviat, Baker Lake, Kugluktuk, Pangnirtung, and Pond Inlet. The growing relationship and commitment of both organizations will see 2 more locations to Nunavut over the next 2 years. Congratulations to the community of Fort McPherson on your new Community Banking Centre. A Grand Opening celebration will be held on a future date.
Whapmagoostui Community Banking Centre Grand Opening
November 15, 2019
On November 15, 2019, FNBC held a Grand Opening celebration for the Whapmagoostui Community Banking Centre located in the community of Kuujjuarapik, QC. FNBC has been pleased with the long standing relationship built with the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee, who has supporting the existing branch in Chisasibi for many years. The growing relationship and commitment of both organizations will see the addition of one more Community Banking Centre location in the Northern Quebec region. Congratulations to the Whapmagoostui Community Banking Centre.
Happy Anniversary Meadow Lake
December 2, 2019
Congratulations to the staff of the Meadow Lake branch, who are celebrating their 11 year anniversary this December.
Happy Anniversary Yellowknife and Pond Inlet
October 1, 2019
Congratulations to the staff of the Yellowknife branch and Pond Inlet Community Banking Centre, who are both celebrating their 5 year anniversaries in October.
Happy Anniversary Saskatoon
September 4, 2019
Happy 22nd Anniversary to our Saskatoon branch, the first full service branch of First Nations Bank of Canada.
Happy Anniversary Kugluktuk
August 1, 2019
Congratulations to our staff at the Kugluktuk Community Banking Centre who celebrate their 4th anniversary in August.
Happy Anniversary Whitehorse
July 2, 2019
Congratulations to our staff at the Whitehorse branch who celebrate their 12th anniversary in July.
Happy Anniversary Chisasibi and Iqaluit
June 3, 2019
Congratulations to our staff at the Chisasibi branch who celebrate their 21st anniversary in June. As well, congratulations to our staff at the Iqaluit branch who celebrate their 9th anniversary in June.
First Nations Bank Opens 5th Community Banking Centre in Nunavut
May 23, 2019
On Thursday, April 11th, 2019, FNBC opened its fifth Community Banking Centre, located in Arviat Nunavut. FNBC has been pleased with the partnership and relationship built with the Arctic Cooperatives Limited, who had worked very closely with FNBC to establish the existing 4 Community Banking Centre locations in Baker Lake, Pond Inlet, Kugluktuk and Pangnirtung. The growing relationship and commitment of both organizations will see 3 more locations to Nunavut and the Northwest Territories over the next 4 years. Congratulations to the community of Arviat on your new Community Banking Centre. A Grand Opening celebration was held in Arviat on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019.
Happy Anniversary Walpole Island
May 22, 2019
Congratulations to our staff at the Walpole Island branch who celebrate their 20th anniversary in May.
First Nations Bank Opens 9th Full Service Branch Location
April 26, 2019
On March 7th, 2019, First Nations Bank of Canada opened their newest location at 100 - 21553 Chief Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, AB (on the Western edge of Edmonton). Branch Manager, Candace Seitz, and her team consisting of Financial Service Representative, Nicole Yellowbird, and Customer Service Representatives Delanie Cardinal, Madison Gordash and Alia Nepoose will be hosting a Grand Opening celebration on Wednesday May 1st, 2019. Congratulations to Candace and her Team!
Happy Anniversary Winnipeg and Baker Lake
March 01, 2019
Congratulations to our staff at the Winnipeg branch who celebrate their 16th anniversary in March. As well, congratulations to our staff at the Baker Lake Community Banking Centre who celebrate their 5th anniversary in March.
Happy Anniversary Meadow Lake
December 03, 2018
Congratulations to our staff at the Meadow Lake branch who celebrate their 10th anniversary in December.
First Nations Bank Opens 4th Community Banking Centre in Nunavut
November 16, 2018
On Wednesday November 7th, FNBC opened its fourth Community Banking Centre, located in Pangnirtung Nunavut. FNBC has been pleased with the partnership and relationship built with the Arctic Cooperatives Limited, who had worked very closely with FNBC to establish the existing 3 Community Banking Centre locations in Baker Lake, Pond Inlet and Kugluktuk. The growing relationship and commitment of both organizations has led to an agreement to bring 5 more locations to Nunavut and the Northwest Territories over the next 5 years with Pangnirtung having been the first of these. Congratulations to the community of Pangnirtung on your new Community Banking Centre.
Happy Anniversary Yellowknife and Pond Inlet
October 01, 2018
Congratulations to our staff at the Yellowknife branch and the Pond Inlet community banking centre who celebrate their 4th anniversary in October.
Happy Anniversary Saskatoon
September 23, 2018
Congratulations to our staff at the Saskatoon branch who celebrate their 21 year anniversary on September 23rd.
Happy Anniversary Kugluktuk
August 21, 2018
Congratulations to our staff at the Kugluktuk Community Banking Centre who celebrate their 3rd anniversary in August.
Happy Anniversary Whitehorse
July 3, 2018
Congratulations to our staff at the Whitehorse branch who celebrate their 11th anniversary in July.
Agreement signed between First Nations Bank of Canada and Arctic Co-operatives Limited.
June 11, 2018
First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC/Bank) and Arctic Co-operatives Limited (Arctic Co-ops) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at improving and expanding financial services for residents in Canada’s North. For additional details please click here.
Happy Anniversary Chisasibi and Iqaluit
June 1, 2018
Congratulations to our staff at the Chisasibi branch who celebrate their 20th anniversary in June. As well, congratulations to our staff at the Iqaluit branch who celebrate their 8th anniversary in June.
Happy Anniversary Walpole Island
May 1, 2018
Congratulations to our staff at the Walpole Island branch who celebrate their 19th anniversary in May.
Chisasibi Branch Relocates
April 25, 2018
Our Chisasibi branch has moved into a newly renovated premise in the Commercial Centre in Chisasibi providing us with a larger space to serve the members of Chisasibi. We have removed our ATM from our old location and installed a new ATM in the Commercial Centre location. Please drop by and check out our new location. Our phone numbers remain unchanged.
Happy Anniversary Winnipeg and Baker Lake
March 1, 2018
Congratulations to our staff at the Winnipeg branch who celebrate their 15th anniversary in March. As well, congratulations to our staff at the Baker Lake Community Banking Centre who celebrate their 4th anniversary in March.
Congratulations to Fred Koe
January 24, 2018
The Bank congratulates Frederick E. Koe, Director of First Nations Bank of Canada, on being conferred the title of Fellow of the Society of Management Accountants of Northwest Territories and Nunavut in recognition of his service to the Society of Management Accountants of Northwest Territories and Nunavut, to the Accounting Profession, and to his Community.
Wall Mural Completed in Saskatoon
January 19, 2018
The wall mural in Saskatoon has been completed by Jarus, a Regina artist. It depicts a mother and father holding their child. A red ribbon in the painting commemorates missing and murdered Indigenous women, and the blue at the bottom represents the struggle that some First Nations have had with their water supplies.
First Nations Bank of Canada Report to Shareholders - Fiscal 2017 Results
January 10, 2018
First Nations Bank of Canada reported net income for the year ended October 31, 2017 of $1.207 million, a 72% increase over last year. This increase was due to growth in total assets and an increase in the rates of interest realized on earning assets, by end of fiscal 2017. Click here to read the commentary on our year end performance. For our full audited financial statements please click here.
Globe and Mail Article
December 20, 2017
Can the First Nations poverty trap be broken? Click Here to read the Globe and Mail article by Keith Martell and Adam Spence.
Happy Anniversary Meadow Lake
December 6, 2017
Congratulations to our staff at the Meadow Lake branch who celebrate their 9th anniversary in December.
The NIB Trust Announces Mr. Keith Martell, First Nations Bank of Canada CEO, as New Trust Fund Chair
November 23, 2017
(OTTAWA, ON – November 21, 2017): The National Indian Brotherhood (NIB) Trust Fund today announced that Mr. Keith Martell has been appointed as the new Trust Fund Chair. Mr. Martell was officially appointed on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at a meeting of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Executive Committee in Ottawa. Mr. Martell has long standing experience in the business world and is currently a Director and the Chief Executive Officer of First Nations Bank of Canada.
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde said: “On behalf of the AFN Executive Committee, I welcome Mr. Martell in this new position as NIB Trust Fund Chair. We are pleased to welcome someone with the depth of experience and knowledge needed to continue the important, successful work of the NIB Trust Fund. We also want to lift up and thank outgoing NIB Trust Fund Chair, Phil Fontaine for his dedication and work in overseeing the Fund since December 2015. Mr. Fontaine was instrumental in achieving the landmark Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement that led to the establishment of the Fund. The NIB Trust Fund is an important legacy on behalf of all residential schools survivors for future generations.”
Mr. Martell graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1985 with a Bachelor of Commerce and received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the same institution in 2016. After 10 years with KPMG he served the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (“FSIN”) as the Executive Director of Finance and Fiscal Relations from 1995 to 2000. Mr. Martell is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and a Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM). He is also a Director of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc., and River Cree Enterprises GP Ltd. He is a trustee of the Primrose Lake Settlement Trust. He is a member of the Waterhen Lake First Nation and currently resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Mr. Keith Martell said: “I am proud to have been appointed to this important position and I look forward to working with the other Trustees in furthering the objectives of the NIB Trust Fund. With many of my family members having attended residential school, it has always been my objective to see how I could help and give back to those who have gone thru this difficult experience. Achieving justice and opportunity for survivors and their families will continue to be the main objective of the NIB Trust and will also guide my work with the Trust”.
The NIB Trust Fund allocates funds in accordance with the 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, the largest settlement agreement in Canadian history. The settlement agreement provided compensation to survivors for their experiences at residential schools. Funds are available to First Nation and Métis individuals, governments and organizations through a competitive application process.
For more information please contact:
Nicole Callihoo, MPA
NIB Trust Fund Executive Director
1-888-268-0520 Ext. 238
ncallihoo@nibtrust.ca
Happy Anniversary Yellowknife and Pond Inlet
October 5, 2017
Congratulations to our staff at the Yellowknife branch and the Pond Inlet Community Banking Centre who celebrate their 3rd anniversary in October.
Happy Anniversary Saskatoon
September 22, 2017
Happy 20th Anniversary to our Saskatoon branch, the first full service branch of First Nations Bank of Canada.
New Wall Mural in Saskatoon
August 30, 2017
A new wall mural is in the process of being painted on the Head Office building in Saskatoon. It will be a great addition to the city. 
Happy Anniversary Kugluktuk
August 1, 2017
Congratulations to our staff at the Kugluktuk Community Banking Centre who celebrate their 2nd anniversary in August.
Happy Anniversary Whitehorse
July 4, 2017
Congratulations to our staff at the Whitehorse branch who celebrate their 10th anniversary in July.
National Aboriginal Day Message from the CEO of First Nations Bank
June 21, 2017
June 21st is National Aboriginal Day, a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples of Canada. In recognition of this day, First Nations Banks CEO prepares an annual message. Click here to read this year's National Aboriginal Day message.
New Retail Products
June 21, 2017
We are pleased to announce the addition of two new products to our suite of retail deposits. The First Nations High Interest Savings and First Nations Non-Redeemable Term are deposit products created for our Status Indian customers wanting to open and maintain their savings deposits at one of our on reserve branches. Please visit the following links for more information.
First Nations High Interest Savings Account
First Nations Non-Redeemable Term Deposit
Happy Anniversary Chisasibi and Iqaluit
June 5, 2017
Congratulations to our staff at the Chisasibi branch who celebrate their 19th anniversary in June. As well, congratulations to our staff at the Iqaluit branch, who celebrate their 7th anniversary in June.
Board of Directors Update
May 24, 2017
First Nations Bank of Canada welcomes Vivian Abdelmessih and Lucy Pelletier as the newest Directors of First Nations Bank of Canada. Vivian and Lucy were appointed to the Board on April 6, 2017 at the Bank’s Annual Shareholders Meeting, assuming the director vacancies of Audrey Ahenakew and David Morton who have retired from the Board after serving as Directors since 2010 and 2008, respectively.
First Nations Bank of Canada wishes to thank Ms. Ahenakew and Mr. Morton for their commitment, leadership and expertise which aided the Bank in the continuance of its Vision as The Aboriginal Bank. First Nations Bank of Canada wishes both Ms. Ahenakew and Mr. Morton all the best in their future endeavours.
For more information on all the Directors of the Bank, please visit the bio section located in the 'Board of Directors' link under the 'About Us' tab.
Happy Anniversary Walpole Island
May 1, 2017
Congratulations to our staff at the Walpole Island branch who celebrate their 18th anniversary in May.
Happy Anniversary Winnipeg and Baker Lake
March 1, 2017
Congratulations to our staff at the Winnipeg branch who celebrate their 14th anniversary in March. As well, congratulations to our staff at the Baker Lake Community Banking Centre who celebrate their 3rd anniversary in March.
Happy Anniversary Meadow Lake
December 1, 2016
Congratulations to our staff at the Meadow Lake branch who celebrate their 8th anniversary in December.
Happy Anniversary Yellowknife and Pond Inlet
October 3, 2016
Congratulations to our staff at the Yellowknife branch and the Pond Inlet community banking centre who celebrate their 2nd anniversary in October.
Happy Anniversary Saskatoon
September 1, 2016
Congratulations to our staff at the Saskatoon branch who celebrate their 19th anniversary in September.
Happy Anniversary Kugluktuk
August 2, 2016
Congratulations to our staff at the Kugluktuk community banking centre who celebrate their 1st anniversary in August.
Interac® Online
July 28, 2016
First Nations Bank is pleased to announce the availability of Interac® Online Payments to make your online shopping experience more convenient. Please visit the following link for merchants accepting Interac® Online payments.
http://interac.ca/en/online-merchant-locator.html
Happy Anniversary Whitehorse
July 4, 2016
Congratulations to our staff at the Whitehorse branch who celebrate their 9th anniversary in July.
Congratulations to Fred Koe
June 20, 2016
First Nations Bank of Canada would like to congratulate Fred Koe, a member of our Board of Directors, on his successful completion of the ICD-Rotman Director Education Program. This leading program for directors, enhances Fred's already significant capacity to serve the shareholders of our Bank and is consistent with our commitment to good governance.
Congratulations Fred! Click here for further details.
Congratulations to Fred Carmichael
June 10, 2016
Our congratulations to Fred Carmichael on his induction into the Canada Aviation Hall of Fame, which was formally celebrated at a dinner in Ottawa on June 9, 2016. Fred is a former leader of the G'wichin Tribal Council in the Northwest Territories, a shareholder of the First Nations Bank of Canada. Click here for more details.
Happy Anniversary Chisasibi, Nemaska, and Iqaluit
June 1, 2016
Congratulations to our staff at the Chisasibi branch who celebrate their 18th anniversary in June.
Congratulations to the staff at the Nemaska community banking centre who celebrate their 13th anniversary in June.
Congratulations to our staff at the Iqaluit branch who celebrate their 6th anniversary in June.
Congratulations to FNBC CEO Keith Martell
May 31, 2016
FNBC CEO Keith Martell will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws on June 1, 2016 from the University of Saskatchewan.
Visit http://words.usask.ca/news/2016/05/16/u-of-s-spotlights-aboriginal-business-leader/ for details.
Happy Anniversary Walpole Island
May 2, 2016
Congratulations to our staff at the Walpole Island branch who celebrate their 17th anniversary in May.
Happy Anniversary Winnipeg and Baker Lake
March 23, 2016
Congratulations to our staff at the Winnipeg branch who celebrated their 13th anniversary in March. As well, congratulations to our staff at the Baker Lake Community Banking Centre who celebrated their 2nd anniversary in March.
FNBC La Loche Community School Support Effort Update
March 16, 2016
With your help First Nations Bank has raised over $16,000 to be donated to the La Loche Community School to be used to upgrade athletic equipment and facilities at La Loche Community School – a priority identified by community leaders. We are confident that this contribution will help La Loche recover from this heart-breaking tragedy.
Please click here for the February 1, 2016 press release.
FNBC La Loche Community School Support Effort Update
February 26, 2016
First Nations Bank of Canada has extended the donation deadline for the La Loche Community School Support Effort to March 15, 2016. Total donations to date are $12,795.39. Thanks for your continued support of this very worthwhile cause.
Please click here for the February 1, 2016 press release.
FNBC Joins THE EXCHANGE® Network
February 25, 2016
First Nations Bank is pleased to announce that we are now a member of THE EXCHANGE® Network, which will provide our customers with access to over 3,300 ATMs across Canada without having to pay a surcharge from the other Financial Institution. Download THE EXCHANGE® ATM locater app or visit our ATM Locater Page for further details.
Keith Martell Talks With CBC News
February 25, 2016
Keith Martell, CEO of First Nations Bank, talks with CBC News on Navigating money-sharing in First Nation communities. Click here to read the full article.
FNBC Launches La Loche Community School Support Effort
February 2, 2016
First Nations Bank of Canada today announced that it will collect donations at its branches across Canada in support of the residents and families of La Loche, Saskatchewan following the tragic events of January 22, 2016. Click here to view the full press release.
New Website
January 19, 2016
Welcome to our new and improved website!! This new site is now directly integrated with our online banking and will allow you to move from online banking back to our website without having to sign back in. We hope you like the new look and feel of our website and the improved functionality it brings. Please take some time to explore our new site and get information on all of our new products and services.
MasterCard® Credit Cards Now Available
January 19, 2016
First Nations Bank of Canada is pleased to offer our own First Nations Bank line up of MasterCard® products effective January 2016. Whether you are a student, frequent traveler or someone who just wants a break on your interest rate we have a card for you. Please visit our branches or website for more details on the card offerings we have available and then apply at the branch or through our website.
Congratulations Meadow Lake Branch
Congratulations to our staff at the Meadow Lake, SK branch (located on the Flying Dust Reserve) who celebrated their seven year anniversary on December 15, 2015. Our Meadow Lake branch was the sixth branch First Nations Bank opened and the second in Saskatchewan. The Flying Dust First Nation and a number of surrounding communities are strong supporters of our Bank and we look forward to a long lasting relationship.
The staff and management look forward to serving new and existing customers in 2016 and would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday season.
