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The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) supports First Nations through tools and programs to achieve administrative governance and financial management goals, building strong, transparent, and resilient communities.

Benefits of Working With Us

Sustainable growth starts here. When you work with the FMB, you partner with a team guided by Indigenous values, integrity, collaboration, responsiveness, and innovation.

We work together with you to advance your Nation’s goals, respond promptly to your needs, and develop practical solutions that help your community grow sustainably and with confidence.

When you work with the FMB, you partner with a team guided by Indigenous values, integrity, collaboration, responsiveness, and innovation.

Services

Tools, training, and certifications to support First Nations in strengthening governance and driving community success.

Financial Reporting and Audit Preparation
The FMB has established a new, temporary program – the Financial Reporting and Audit Preparation Service (FRAP) – to provide hands-on support to First Nations in meeting their annual financial reporting requirements, today and in the future.
Certifications
The FMB’s Certifications give your members and other partners confidence that the Nation is well-run, transparent, and accountable.
Capacity Development
Support Services delivers remote financial and administrative support tailored to the unique needs of First Nations communities, along with culturally-grounded training and coaching.

Resources

Find our various tools, templates, and other supports for First Nations clients in our Resources.

Tools and Templates

Get started with your administration’s policies and procedures.
Administrative Governance

Maintain proper process and structure for policies and decision-making.
Information Management

Improve your administrations confidentiality and data security.
Finance

Tools to improve budgeting, planning, reporting, managing cash, spending, borrowing, managing risks, and capital assets.
Human Resources

Support your First Nation with the proper tools for hiring, training, performance evaluation, and employee dismissal.
Local Revenues

Tools to ensure you are following best practices for property tax powers and property tax collection.
Publications

The latest research, reports, and insights from the FMB.
FAQs

Get answers to your questions about who we are, what we do, and how we can support you.
Financial Glossary / Terminology

Find clear-concise definitions of financial terms and concepts to help you get started.

Success Stories

First Nations across Canada are building sustainable futures and achieving their goals with support from the FMB. Learn about their stories here.

Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek

“Achieving FMS certification is instrumental towards financial accountability and responsibility for the community,” says Airns. “It creates an atmosphere of empowerment and sustainability within the community. It allows us to begin to plan for the future, confident that we have a strong foundation. FMS certification creates a sense of security and safety for the community as a whole.”

Abegweit First Nation

“I think that what the FMB has shown to us is they understand the complexity and the different variables that each First Nation has,” says Chief Gould. The FMB “is going to be a really good vehicle to help us. They’re walking with us every step of the way.”

Homalco First Nation

“We will be in control of our own future. We won’t have to worry about funding from any government. That is what my goal is.”

News and Events

Keep up with the FMB’s latest updates, important news, and upcoming events.

Xwchíyò:m (Cheam First Nation) achieves FMB’s highest level of financial certification (pdf)

Media Release
Jul 08, 2026

Xwchíyò:m – Xwchíyò:m (Cheam First Nation), located in the Upper Fraser Valley in British Columbia, recently achieved Financial Management System (FMS) Certification from the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). This means the Nation’s financial management and administrative governance practices meet the standards of the FMB’s highest level of financial certification, based on internationally recognized…
Odanak Abenaki First Nation achieves FMB’s highest level of financial certification (pdf)

Media Release
Jun 08, 2026

ODANAK ABENAKI FIRST NATION, JUNE 8, 2026 – Odanak Abenaki First Nation in Quebec has achieved Financial Management System (FMS) Certification, the highest financial system certification awarded by the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). This certification confirms that the First Nation’s financial and administrative governance practices meet the FMB’s requirements for FMS Certification, which…
First Nations must define economic reconciliation at fall meeting, says financial expert

In the News
May 07, 2026

In an interview with Nation to Nation, Harold Calla says leaders should use the First Nations-led meeting to set the terms for capital, revenue powers and a real role in Canada’s economic future.