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Drumbeats - Canadian Indigenous Investment Podcast

Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit

WELCOME TO DRUMBEATS Drumbeats is the must-listen podcast for investors interested in Indigenous investment in Canada. Born from the Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit, the show focuses on the nexus of Indigenous economic strategies and investment opportunities. Hosts Mark Magnacca and Rob Brant, co-chairs of the Summit, lead engaging interviews and expert analyses that explore how these crucial conversations impact economic development within Indigenous communities and beyond.

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41:23

De-Risking Infrastructure: Juan Dumas on Applying...

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2025/11/13

In this landmark episode of Drumbeats, we step beyond Canada for the first time to explore how Canadian Indigenous partnership models are transforming investment approaches worldwide. Juan Dumas, co-founder and partner at Meliquina, shares extraordinary insights from mediating disputes across Latin America - revealing patterns about project risk that fundamentally challenge conventional investor thinking.Juan's career began in 1999 mediating environmental and social disputes in Argentina before

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44:18

Unpacking Carney's Budget: New Direction, Old...

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2025/11/06

Mark Magnacca and co-host Rob Brant analyse Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget hours after delivery, focusing on Indigenous-specific provisions and infrastructure investment opportunities for UK and continental European investors.Rob details three critical Indigenous economy initiatives: legislation enabling First Nations Finance Authority to lend directly to special purpose vehicles, building on their recent $500 million bond raise; pilot bonding programmes helping

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37:14

You Can't Legislate Trust: Michael McPhie on...

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2025/10/30

In this episode, Mark Magnacca and co-host Rob Brant are joined by Michael McPhie, Executive Chairman and Founding Partner at Falkirk Consulting. Michael previously served as President and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia, Chair of Ridley Terminals, and Chair of the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He explained how Indigenous partnership quality determines project velocity in Canadian resource development. Falkirk contributed to Osisko Development Corporation's $700 million

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38:05

From Grizzlies to Global Markets: Dallas Smith on...

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2025/10/23

In this Drumbeats episode, Mark Magnacca and Rob Brant are joined by Dallas Smith, President of Na̲nwak̲olas Council and former Chair of Coast Funds. Smith shares his journey from growing up between urban Vancouver and his North Island community to becoming a leader in Indigenous governance and economic development. He reflects on the $435 million Coast Funds model that has protected 3.1 million hectares of the Great Bear Rainforest while generating lasting economic opportunities. The conversation

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35:31

Catherine Pennington on Driving Indigenous...

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2025/10/16

In this episode, Mark Magnacca and co-host Robert Brant are joined by Catherine Pennington, Director of Indigenous Advisory Services at KPMG. Catherine shares her path from social work to the energy sector and explains how Indigenous relations are shaping the success of major corporate projects. She highlights KPMG’s Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, and KPGM's services specializing in Indigenous equity, commercial structuring, and financing. Catherine also speaks to the increasing demand for

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31:41

From Peach and Friendship to the Supreme Court: The...

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2025/10/09

In this episode of Drumbeats, hosts Mark Magnacca and Robert Brant speak with Bernd Christmas, KC, Principal at Bernd Christmas Law Group (BCLG). The conversation explores the historical and legal importance of Mi’kmaq treaty rights, beginning with the 1725 peace and friendship treaty with the British. Bernd reflects on the landmark Donald Marshall Jr. case, which affirmed Mi’kmaq commercial fishing rights and reshaped Indigenous–government relations in Canada.The discussion also highlights modern

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34:59

Indigenous Leadership in Business and Resource...

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2025/10/02

In this episode, hosts Mark Magnacca and Robert Brant are joined by Jean Paul (JP) Gladu, Board Member of the Indigenous Advisory Council and Principal of Mokwateh. JP shares his journey from his Anishinaabe roots in Thunder Bay to serving as President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, where he advanced programmes that support Indigenous entrepreneurs.He speaks about his role on the Indigenous Advisory Council for the Major Projects Office, where he promotes Indigenous

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32:45

Bernd Christmas KC On 30 Years of Law, Leadership,...

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2025/09/25

In this episode, Mark Magnacca and co-host Robert Brant are joined by Bernd Christmas, KC, Principal at Bernd Christmas Law Group (BCLG). With nearly 30 years of experience as a practising Mi’kmaw lawyer, Bernd has represented First Nations in groundbreaking projects that are reshaping Canada’s economy.He shares insights from his recent and ongoing work, including billion-dollar negotiations in Ontario and major projects such as the Ring of Fire and the Port of Churchill. Bernd’s story reflects the

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28:28

$60B Potential Investment: LNG to Nuclear Projects...

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2025/09/18

Our conversation explores Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement of five nation-building projects generating $60 billion for the Canadian economy, supported by eleven Indigenous leaders with exceptional credentials appointed to the Indigenous Advisory Council. Rob details how these transformative initiatives, from LNG Canada's Phase Two expansion doubling liquefied natural gas production in Kitimat to the Darlington New Nuclear Project's small modular reactor development, create launching pads

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39:40

Arctic Infrastructure Billions: Natan Obed on...

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2025/09/11

Our conversation explores specific multi-billion dollar projects, including the Grays Bay Road and Port development and the Kivalliq Hydrofibre Link, designed to open mineral corridors and transform energy infrastructure. President Obed details how these nation-building initiatives create launching pads for natural resource extraction whilst maintaining environmental standards and Indigenous rights protection.Key insights include the strategic importance of Arctic sovereignty investments, the role

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40:51

$10B Indigenous Loan Guarantee Programme Fuels Major...

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2025/09/04

Michael Bonshor, CPA, CMA, and newly appointed board chair of the Canadian Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation (CILGC), discussed the organisation's role in providing enabling affordable capital for Indigenous Nations. The CILGC, initially funded at $5 billion, was expanded to $10 billion by Prime Minister Mark Carney. With one deal completed and a number of applications received, the CILGC aims to support Indigenous economic opportunities across sectors. The CILGC's mandate now includes all

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44:37

Flowing River Capital: Thomas Benjoe on...

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2025/08/28

Thomas Benjoe, CEO of Flowing River Capital, discusses how Canada’s first Indigenous-led private equity fund fuels investment.In this interview, he outlines the firm’s strategy to acquire and Indigenise strong businesses aligned with procurement commitments, unlocking billions in opportunities. Learn how Flowing River Capital combines Indigenous and non-Indigenous expertise, has already secured $35 million with a target of $100 million, and is trailblazing a new model for growth.Discover insights on

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44:34

Inside the Commonwealth's Most Dynamic Business...

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2025/08/21

CWEIC drives trade across Commonwealth nations, linking rich countries like Australia and the UK with global markets and Indigenous innovation.In this episode of Drumbeats podcast, co-chairs Mark Magnacca and Robert Brant speak with Samantha Cohen, CVO, OBE, Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council.Cohen reveals the 21% Commonwealth trade advantage and why Canada is missing out on the world's fastest-growing economic network. Go behind the scenes of the Commonwealth

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29:32

Inside The Room: Featured Summit Conversations and...

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2025/08/14

Preview the priorities, themes, and strategic direction of Summit 2026, from critical minerals to Arctic defence, energy, and infrastructure. In this episode of the Drumbeats podcast, Co-Chair Mark Magnacca offers a preview of what’s ahead at the 2026 Summit, a platform where Indigenous leadership and institutional capital converge.Building on our previous episode’s examination of Bill C-5, which strengthens the recognition of Indigenous rights and governance, this episode shows how these shifts are

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38:16

FNFA's Jody Anderson: Indigenous Finance Innovation &...

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2025/08/07

Indigenous-led finance meets institutional capital: FNFA's Jody Anderson reveals how First Nations are reshaping Canada's investment landscape.In this episode of the Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit podcast, co-chairs Mark Magnacca and Robert Brant speak with Jody Anderson, Vice President of Partnerships, Strategy & Public Affairs at the First Nations Finance Authority. A proud Anishinaabe kwe from Treaty 3 and member of Couchiching First Nation, Jody leads transformative work in advancing

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45:49

Bill C-5 & Indigenous Investment: Regulatory Changes...

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2025/07/31

Mark Carney's policy influence meets Bill C-5: How regulatory shifts are reshaping Indigenous-corporate investment partnerships in Canada.In this episode of the Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit podcast, co-chairs Mark Magnacca and Robert Brant examine Prime Minister Mark Carney's The Building Canada Act Bill C-5 and Canada's changing investment landscape. The legislation allows federal fast-tracking of major infrastructure projects by bypassing traditional regulations, a direct response to

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38:15

How Chana Martineau Champions Indigenous Investment...

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2025/07/24

Chana Martineau, CEO of the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation, joins Co-Chairs Mark Magnacca and Robert Brant to discuss how Indigenous communities are leading major investments in Alberta’s key sectors. With over 30 years in finance, Chana shares her insights on economic reconciliation, inclusive leadership, and building long-term partnerships across industries.

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34:30

How Indigenous Leadership Fuels Clean Energy: Matt...

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2025/07/17

Matt Jamieson, CEO of Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation, shares how Canada’s largest First Nation is generating transformational economic returns through Indigenous-led enterprise. Since its founding in 2015, the corporation has delivered $295 million in direct community benefits and led landmark projects like the Ontario Oneida Energy Storage Project, a $700 million, 250 MW facility that advances Canada’s net-zero goals. Learn how strong governance, community engagement, and

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35:57

How the Grays Bay Road and Port Project Shapes Arctic...

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2025/07/10

Join Brendan Bell, CEO of West Kitikmeot Resources Corp, as he outlines the strategic vision behind the Grays Bay Road and Port Project, a $1 billion infrastructure development in Nunavut designed to transform Canada’s Arctic frontier.Spanning 230 km and featuring a deep-water port, the project aims to reduce the high cost of living in the North, generate employment, and stimulate economic development. It also carries geopolitical weight, aligning with NATO objectives and reinforcing Canadian

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38:23

How First Nations Build Wealth: Scott Munro on...

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2025/07/03

The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) is helping Indigenous communities unlock economic opportunity through strategic capacity development and financial empowerment. In this discussion, Scott Munro reveals how FMB supports First Nations in building strong governance, accessing capital, and forming transformative partnerships, like the groundbreaking 50% acquisition of Clearwater Seafoods by Mi’kmaq First Nations in partnership with Premium Brands Holdings Corporation. Watch this

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