First Nations Bank of Canada: Interview with Mr. Keith Martell, Chair of the Board of Directors [Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, JAED]

"On December 9, 1996, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and TO Bank officially launched the First Nations Bank of Canada. The First Nations Bank of Canada is a schedule II chartered bank that serves Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal customers throughout Canada. It is the first such bank of its kind in North America, conceived, packaged and developed by Aboriginal People for Aboriginal People. This interview explores the institution’s conception, structure, and function, including it's ability to contribute to Aboriginal people's economic self sufficiency and political self determination."