INTRODUCTION TO FNII

Introduction to FNII
Describes the institute’s mission, approach and processes.

Briefing Note
Provides the rationale for establishing the First Nations Infrastructure Institute as the fourth institution under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act. Describes FNII functions, tools and services to support infrastructure development.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers common questions about the institute, such as whether it is offering services now (yes!); what benefits it offers, etc

20 Lessons Learned through FNII’s development phase
Describes key learnings from the Institute’s engagements (from 2017 through 2023) with hundreds of leaders, managers and staff members responsible for First Nations infrastructure development to identify First Nations’ infrastructure needs.

TOOLS

• Business Case Template – Outlines the elements needed to create a best practice-based business case for an infrastructure project, including the strategic, technical, commercial, financial, and management cases.
• Project Charter Drafting Tool – Outlines the elements needed to create a project charter – a short document that describes the plan to advance an infrastructure project. Topics include objectives, key parties, governance, roles and responsibilities, ethical framework, and communications, among others.
• An Introduction to Procurement Models – Defines procurement and describes the advantages and disadvantages of different delivery model options.
• Cost Sharing Explainer Tool – Describes an approach to a fair and equitable recovery of costs associated with an Indigenous infrastructure project. This includes identifying users (or beneficiaries) for both the construction and lifecycle costs of a project.

WEBINARS

In 2024, the FNII Technical Team is offering a webinar around planning a business case for your infrastructure project.

View our webinar

PODCASTS

Listen to interviews with FNII directors, technical staff, and clients about the value of a First Nations approach to infrastructure and the the impact infrastructure has on community and economic development. View our podcasts.