The First Nations Investment Forum 2026 takes place November 29 to December 1 at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, 181 Wellington St W, bringing First Nation leaders, investors, banks, governments and advisors together under the theme "From Access to Execution." It arrives as federal money and Indigenous ownership of major projects move up Ottawa's agenda.
What happens at the First Nations Investment Forum 2026?
The second annual national conference is co-presented by Horizon Seven and Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation. Organizers say the program focuses on the practical side of building Indigenous-owned economies: finding investment opportunities, forming partnerships, structuring transactions, handling governance and regulatory approvals, arranging financing and closing deals.
Discussions will cover several key industries, including natural resources, construction, property development, and various forms of corporate finance. The format mixes expert panels, fireside conversations and case studies from completed investments, and the program is expected to include major First Nation investment and partnership announcements.
Who is speaking?
The speaker lineup includes people with direct experience financing and executing major investments:
- A former chief councillor of Haisla Nation
- The head of the Six Nations of the Grand River development corporation
- The chief executive of Kitsaki Management
- The president and CEO of Des Nedhe Group
- The chief of Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
- The head of the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation
- A principal of Mokwateh
- The president of Indigenous Community Engagement
- A senior finance executive at Ontario Power Generation
Why you should go
- Networking built into the schedule: organizers describe exclusive sessions connecting First Nations, industry and investors.
- Equity partnerships in view: attendees can explore partnership and major-project opportunities across several sectors.
- Access to decision-makers: the forum puts participants in front of industry leaders, financial institutions and executives.
- Practical, not theoretical: sessions center on completed deals and the governance and financing steps behind them.
- Timing: it follows a period of growing Indigenous ownership, including First Nations Bank of Canada's announcement this week of a $15-million investment by Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, which made the Nation one of its largest shareholders.
What to know before you go
The forum runs November 29 to December 1, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. The brief does not list ticket prices, registration deadlines or attendance rules; readers should check the organizer's website or contact connect@firstnationsinvestmentforum.ca for details.
FAQ
When and where is the First Nations Investment Forum 2026?
It runs November 29 to December 1, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, 181 Wellington St W.
How much do tickets cost?
The brief does not state prices or registration terms. Check with the organizer for current rates and how to register.
