Indigenous communities

Advancing financial success for Indigenous communities

Our experts bring extensive experience in managing and addressing the financial needs of Canada’s Indigenous communities and the diverse not-for-profit sector.

Our advisors have decades of experience working closely with First Nation communities, trust funds, health and education authorities as well as child and family services organizations.

With Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM is a designation Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager Program – AFOA Canada) on staff, we provide specialized insights to further growth and ensure fiscal sustainability. We also work extensively with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to ensure processes and year‑end reports align with requirements. The same is true when we fulfill requests from other sources of funding, such as Health Canada.

Our services include:

Structuring for success

Partnering with you to understand the unique challenges and needs of your community and organization, we customize solutions that address your specific circumstances and needs.

We can assist in establishing a strong organizational structure to ensure optimal performance and key accountabilities. Our support extends to assisting your regular course of operations, from day‑to‑day processes and reporting to actively co‑managing financial affairs.

We are well positioned to provide specialized knowledge on the latest Indigenous financial management practices in adherence with professional standards of conduct.

Community awareness

Having worked closely with businesses throughout the Indigenous community for many years, we respect cultural heritage and legacy. We have a proven record of delivering service excellence as we enable fiscal sustainability and optimized productivity.

Connect with your Baker Tilly advisor today to learn more.