This collection of financial empowerment tools and resources is intended to support both Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations working to help Indigenous Peoples navigate the receipt of a lump sum payment.
It was created as part of the Expanding investor education and protection for financially vulnerable Canadians project (2024-2027) during which Prosper Canada, in partnership with AFOA Canada, will create resources to help Indigenous Peoples plan for a one-time windfall payment. A key focus of this project is consumer protection.
Available in both English and in French (where available) this toolkit is divided into 4 sections:
- Financial Education
- Tools and resources for lump sum payments
- Tools for consumer protection
- Research, reports, guides
We are grateful to project partner AFOA Canada for their contribution to this resource.
This toolkit has been made possible with the support of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO).
Updates:
January 8, 2025: Writing your own will: A guide for First Nations People Living on Reserve - AFOA BC, Financial Education for Native American Youth Receiving Large Lump Sum Payouts - First Nations Development Institute, Retirement planning, First Nations Development Institute, Building Native Communities; Financial Skills for families, Oweesta, Promoting Financial Empowerment Through Building Native Communities- Financial Skills for families, Oweesta
December 16, 2024: A Guide to Financial Literacy: Money and Youth - CFEE