SȾÁUTW̱ FIRST NATION – SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation, located in W̱SÁNEĆ territory, on the east side of the Saanich Peninsula in Greater Victoria, British Columbia, has achieved Financial Management System (FMS) Certification from the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). This means that SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation’s finance and administrative governance practices now meet the standards of FMB’s highest level of financial certification, based on internationally recognized standards of fiscal management.

“Being a Nation that is financially certified not only displays strong governance and leadership but also creates a solid foundation for future generations to come,” says SȾÁUTW̱ Chief Abraham Pelkey.

CEO Dr. Christine Bird adds, “Achieving financial accreditation through the FMB means that we have done our due diligence to establish SȾÁUTW̱ as a Nation that has developed the capacity and financial prowess needed to move forward with confidence. Financial accreditation places the Nation in a unique position to engage in development and meet the needs of the community in a way that has never been done before. This is a credible accomplishment for SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation’s leadership and administration.”

SȾÁUTW̱ is currently working on several infrastructure projects, including a highway exit and upgraded wastewater infrastructure. It’s also continuing to add housing units for its citizens.

“The Finance Department at SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation is committed to upholding the highest standards of financial and risk management under the direction of Chief and Council,” says Greg Diemer, SȾÁUTW̱’s Chief Financial Officer. “This certification is a testament to the leadership of SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation as they seek to become a transparent and progressive First Nation by ensuring responsible financial management practices for the benefit of the community.”

The FMB congratulates Tsawout First Nation on the significant achievement of FMS Certification.

More About SȾÁUTW̱

SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation is one of the five W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. The Nation is currently working on several infrastructure projects, including a secondary exit and access, a new wastewater treatment plant, Early Childhood Education Centre, five new multiplexes that will provide 40 new housing units in addition to the Nation’s purchase of a 99-acre parcel that borders the community. SȾÁUTW̱’s more recent commercial ventures include a whale watching company, seaweed farm, and construction operations. For more information, please visit www.tsawout.ca.

About FMB

The First Nations Financial Management Board is a First Nations-led non-profit organization that supports First Nations in developing sound financial and administrative governance practices. The FMB was created under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA) in 2006. Services offered are at no cost to First Nations. For more information on all products and services, visit www.fnfmb.com.

More About SȾÁUTW̱

SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation is one of the five W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. The Nation is currently working on several
infrastructure projects, including a secondary exit and access, a new wastewater treatment plant,
Early Childhood Education Centre, five new multiplexes that will provide 40 new housing units in addition
to the Nation’s purchase of a 99-acre parcel that borders the community. SȾÁUTW̱’s more recent commercial
ventures include a whale watching company, seaweed farm, and construction operations. For more information,
please visit www.tsawout.ca.

About FMB

The First Nations Financial Management Board is a First Nations-led non-profit organization that supports
First Nations in developing sound financial and administrative governance practices. The FMB was created
under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA) in 2006. Services offered are at no cost to First Nations.
For more information on all products and services, visit
www.fnfmb.com.