Matthew Vermette

Matt Vermette is the Chief Operating Officer of Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, an indigenous government that represents the rights and interest of the over 60,000 Métis people living throughout the Province of Saskatchewan. Matt is an accomplished entrepreneur, academic, and leader that has devoted much of his professional career to advising and working with Indigenous entrepreneurs, indigenous economic development corporations, all levels of Métis government, and Métis institutions across Saskatchewan. He has extensive experience supporting business development, indigenous engagement, and impact benefit agreement negotiation in the forestry, mining, critical minerals, and energy sectors. An experienced board member, Matt is currently a member of the board for the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Corporation, an advisory committee member for the Government of Canada’s Strategic Partnership Initiative for the energy and critical mineral’s sector, and member of the board for the Saskatchewan Métis Economic Development Corporation.

Born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Matt is a proud Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MN-S) citizen and hold’s bachelor and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Saskatchewan.

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Bank of Canada Director & FNFA CEO Ernie Daniels: Expanding Financial Opportunities for First Nations

The discussion touches on FNFA’s impact on Indigenous infrastructure development, the organisation’s unique governance model, and Ernie’s strategies to close the infrastructure gap. The episode also covers Ernie Daniels' historic appointment to the Bank of Canada’s board of directors, his leadership and vision in developing financial empowerment and self-sufficiency for First Nations in Canada.

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