Shadrak (Shak) Gobert brings more than a decade of experience working with Indigenous communities.

The ground lease—a tool that translates land stewardship into lasting economic value—is key to this wealth building, community-based strategy.

It starts with knowing where to look and aligning each funding source with the long-term vision for the investment and economic development strategy that supports your Nation. Whether you’re building housing, launching a commercial development, or securing land for future generations, projects can be delayed without a clear understanding of where capital will come from and how it fits together. In this blog, we’re sharing a range of funding options available to First Nations — from internal...