First Nations Infrastructure Institute

This podcast is for First Nations leadership planning critical infrastructure projects for community and economic development. Recorded live at the First Nations 'Leading the Way 5' conference in Treaty 1 Territory – Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 4-6, 2022. Host: Richard Perry

First Nations Infrastructure Institute is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #8

  Dawn Francois and Julie John – Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw

  Nov 12, 20257 minS4

  <p>Councillor <b>Dawn Francois</b> likes to tell the story of how she discovered the First Nations Infrastructure Institute. And how it started a path that could pay big dividends for her community of Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw (Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band), in British Columbia.</p><p>In this conversation, she is joined by fellow councillor <b>Julie John</b>, to talk about infrastructure needs and the value to community.</p><p>Recorded at the Leading the Way 8 conference in Markham, Ontario in October 2025.</p><p><b>LINKS:</b></p><p>Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw we...

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  Episode #7

  Steve Doucette, Nipissing First Nation

  Nov 12, 20253 minS4

  <p><b>Steve Doucette</b> and his team at Nipissing First Nation manage water and wastewater treatment, including waterline installations, well-monitoring and pump house upgrades, and maintenance.  </p><p>As Director of Community Infrastructure and Planning, he's responsible for managing ongoing infrastructure and capital planning processes.</p><p>At the Leading the Way 8 conference in October 2025, Doucette spoke with Richard Perry about water and wastewater projects and the potential for learning more about how the First Nations Infrastructure Institute could help.</p><p><b>LINKS:</b></p><p>Nipissing First Nation website (Infrastructure & Planning)</p><p>Steve Doucette Linkedin profile</p...

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  Episode #6

  Greg Diemer – CFO, Tsawout First Nation

  Nov 12, 20258 minS4

  <p>"Show me the money" made for a great movie line, but it's also a common refrain in many First Nations communities planning infrastructure projects.</p><p><b>Greg Diemer,</b> CFO for Tsawout First Nation knows all about capital financing. Where a Band can find it, and where it can't.</p><p>Particularly challenging is when a First Nation can't get infrastructure financing if a significant part of the population is non-Indigenous.</p><p>He spoke with host Richard Perry at the Leading the Way 8 conference in October 2025.</p><p><b>LINKS:</b></p><p>Tsawout First Nation community...

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  Episode #5

  Chief Abraham Pelkey – Tsawout First Nation

  Nov 12, 20256 minS4

  <p>Tsawout First Nation is one of many communities working with the First Nations Infrastructure Institute.</p><p><b>Chief Abraham Pelkey</b> and Council members have a list of current and future projects to advance the Nation's interests.</p><p>Chief Pelkey spoke with host Richard Perry after appearing on a panel at the Leading the Way 8 conference in Markham, Ontario in October 2025.</p><p>LINKS:</p><p>Tsawout First Nation community projects</p><p>Chief Abraham Pelkey Linkedin profile</p><p>First Nations Infrastructure Institute resources</p><p>About the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FNFMB website)</p>

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  Episode #4

  Sharlene Gale – First Nations Major Projects Coalition

  Nov 12, 20258 minS4

  <p><b>Sharlene Gale</b> is on a mission to promote infrastructure projects in First Nations.</p><p>As Executive Chair of the First Nations Major Project Coalition, she has been involved in massive energy projects, but has seen the merits of small, community-based infrastructure as well.</p><p>Host <b>Richard Perry</b> spoke with Ms. Gale during a break at the recent Leading the Way 8 conference in Markham, Ontario. (Apologies for the intermittent hallway noise!)</p><p>She says it's critical that Canada recognize and address the massive infrastructure gap in communities across the land.</p><p><b>...

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