We need to consider Indigenous loan guarantees’ impact on Canada’s debt situation
This is what economic reconciliation looks like
A report by the Assembly of First Nations and Indigenous Services Canada pegs the infrastructure gap for First Nations at $349 billion to reach parity with the rest of the country. (For the rest of Canada, estimates of the gap vary widely, from $150 billion to as high as $1 trillion.) Enter Longhouse Capital Partners, the Indigenous-led investment fund with a $1-billion target.
Toronto Star: Ottawa needs to step up to make Indigenous economic reconciliation a reality
Fred Di Blasio is a walking, talking embodiment of where economic reconciliation is at right now. He is an Indigenous investment banker armed with lots of personal experience, good will and a solid board of directors, on a challenging hunt for capital and know-how.
Winnipeg Free Press: Alternative asset fund to target investments in First Nations infrastructure projects
There is no denying progress has been made in economic reconciliation with Indigenous people in Canada but when it comes to deploying and managing capital, invariably many First Nations are at the mercy of their third party partners. A new firm called Longhouse Capital Partners wants to change that.
The Globe and Mail: Indigenous-run Longhouse Capital targets $1-billion fund
A group of Indigenous business veterans has launched an alternative asset manager with a $1-billion target for their first fund.