Resources

The Trauma of Money

Chantel Chapman

Understanding your emotional relationship with money. A practical framework for recognizing how trauma shapes financial behaviour. Essential reading.

Indigenomics

Carol Anne Hilton

The case for Indigenous economic participation and the $100 billion Indigenous economy. Reframes the conversation from deficit to opportunity.

Braiding Sweetgrass

Robin Wall Kimmerer

Where Indigenous knowledge and science meet. Not finance-specific, but frames the seven-generation worldview that underlies everything in this app.

21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

Bob Joseph

Essential context for understanding how the Indian Act shapes daily life — including finances, property, and governance.

The Wealthy Barber Returns

David Chilton

Canadian personal finance basics. Conversational, practical, and grounded in how money actually works in this country.

Tax Is Not a Four-Letter Word

Edited by Alex Himelfarb

Understanding the Canadian tax system — what it funds, how it works, and why it matters. Useful context for navigating Section 87 and tax filing.

Wealthing Like Rabbits

Robert R. Brown

Simple investing explained through storytelling. A friendly entry point for anyone who finds finance intimidating.

First Nations 101

Lynda Gray

A broad overview of First Nations issues in Canada — history, rights, culture, and contemporary realities. Solid foundation for everything else.

AFOA Canada

Aboriginal Financial Officers Association

Financial management training, certification, and resources for Indigenous communities and professionals. afoa.ca

Prosper Canada

Financial empowerment programs including tax filing support, financial literacy training, and benefit access. prospercanada.org

Indspire

Education funding and scholarships for Indigenous students. Administers the Building Brighter Futures bursaries and scholarships program. indspire.ca

First Nations Financial Management Board (FNFMB)

Independent institution supporting First Nations financial governance. Offers certification, capacity development, and financial law review. fnfmb.com

NACCA

National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association

Network of over 50 Aboriginal Financial Institutions providing business financing, mentorship, and support for Indigenous entrepreneurs. nacca.ca

First Nations Information Governance Centre

Champions the OCAP principles (Ownership, Control, Access, Possession) for First Nations data sovereignty. fnigc.ca

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation

Wellness and mental health support grounded in Indigenous culture. Develops frameworks for community-based wellness. thunderbirdpf.org

Native Women's Association of Canada

Rights and advocacy for Indigenous women. Works on economic empowerment, health, and violence prevention. nwac.ca

Assembly of First Nations

National advocacy organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada. Policy research, rights advocacy, and intergovernmental relations. afn.ca

Indigenous Services Canada

Federal programs and services including education, health, housing, and infrastructure funding for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis. canada.ca/indigenous-services

Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)

Health benefits for eligible First Nations and Inuit including dental, vision, mental health, medical transportation, and prescription drugs.

1-800-580-0950

Jordan's Principle

Ensures First Nations children can access the products, services, and supports they need when they need them. Covers health, social, and educational needs.

1-855-JP-CHILD (1-855-572-4453)

CRA Indigenous Peoples

Tax information specific to Indigenous peoples, including Section 87 guidance, benefit eligibility, and free tax clinics. canada.ca/taxes-indigenous-peoples

CMHC On-Reserve Housing

Housing programs for First Nations communities including new construction, renovation, and homeownership support on reserve. cmhc-schl.gc.ca

Nutrition North Canada

Food subsidy program for isolated northern communities. Subsidizes perishable nutritious food and country/traditional food. nutritionnorthcanada.gc.ca

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Residential school records, survivor statements, and resources for understanding the history and its ongoing impact. nctr.ca

FirstVoices

Indigenous language preservation and revitalization. Online dictionaries, phrasebooks, and language learning tools for over 100 Indigenous languages. firstvoices.com

Native Land Digital

Interactive map of Indigenous territories, treaties, and languages across Turtle Island. An essential tool for understanding whose land you're on. native-land.ca

Khan Academy

Free financial literacy courses covering everything from interest rates to investing to macroeconomics. Self-paced, no account required. khanacademy.org

Wealthsimple Magazine

Accessible Canadian financial content. Articles on saving, investing, taxes, and money psychology written in plain language. wealthsimple.com/magazine