This webinar will present evaluation findings from Phase Two (2023–2025) of the Building Financial Wellness in First Nations (FWFN) Project.

Participants will learn about the reach, outcomes, and impacts of culturally grounded, community-based financial empowerment services.

Services were delivered in Manitoba and Ontario through trusted partnerships with local Indigenous community partners, including tax filing support, access to identification, financial literacy, financial coaching and counselling, and capacity-building initiatives.

The session will explore key successes, challenges, and practical lessons learned from implementing the project. It will also offer insights to inform future program design, scaling, and long-term sustainability within First Nations communities.

Attendees will also hear directly from project partners and have opportunities to engage through discussion and Q&A.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key outcomes and impacts of FWFN services across participating communities
• Identify successful approaches and common challenges in delivering culturally appropriate financial empowerment services within Indigenous communities

Explore lessons learned that can inform future programming, partnerships, and scaling decisions

Webinar Date: June 11, 2026
Webinar Time: 
1:00–2:00 PM ET 
12:00–1:00 PM CT
11:00 AM–12:00 PM MT
10:00–11:00 AM PT
2:30–3:30 PM NT