b'FNPOThe First NationsProcurement Organization:Assuming our rightful place in the Canadian economyI n February 2024, together with fourlaunched a First Nations Procurementcent of the $22 billion that Canada other national Indigenous economicOrganization (FNPO). For the first time,now spends annually on procuring organizationsthe Council for thea First Nation institution will connectgoods and services goes toAdvancement of Native Developmentverified First Nations businesses withIndigenous businesses.Officers, First Nations Finance Authori- procurement opportunities in govern- Were at a time and place to say, ty, First Nations Financial Managementment and corporate Canada.enough of that, said NACCA CEO Board and the Aboriginal Financial Of- An organization such as FNPO is longShannin Metatawabin at the FNPOs ficers Association of CanadaNACCAoverdue. At present, less than one perlaunch event. The institution will help Were going to work together collectively to fill a very important need. Five per cent represents an opportunity for millions of dollars to businesses in our communities.- Shannin Metatawabin8INDIGENOUS PROSPERITYIssue #1, 2024'