Indigenous Services
MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and consulting firm for Indigenous Nations in Canada. For the past 40 years, we have invested significant time and resources developing and delivering practical services to meet the unique needs of our First Nations, Métis and Inuit clients. Serving Indigenous nations, businesses and individuals across Canada, our team consists of 300 professionals who have a diverse set of experiences and services designed to position you for success.
Assurance and Accounting
MNP’s Indigenous Services team understands the unique assurance and accounting needs of Indigenous organizations, businesses and individuals. We stay on top of the latest reporting standard and provide accounting and bookkeeping services, in person and cloud-based, to meet your needs.
Consulting
MNP Indigenous Consulting services team has the experience and expertise to help communities prosper. Our projects range from helping build economic governance structure, helping with land claim negotiations and settlements, governance reviews and corporate structuring.
Tax
Tax regulations affecting First Nation businesses and individuals are complex and constantly changing. MNP’s Indigenous Tax team ensures you are aware of your tax requirements and exemptions; it’s important to consult with experienced advisors who understand your unique situation and will ensure you meet your tax obligations.
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Manage your financial affairs with your people and resources. MNP’s ease pairs a remote, cloud-based accounting service and comprehensive training programs to improve financial outcomes and increase the overall efficiency of your organization.
Enterprise Risk
From government changes to financial constraints and market pressures, MNP helps Indigenous business and organizations identify and prioritize their own risks and create strategies to manage uncertainty.
Duty to Consult
MNP’s Duty to Consult Indigenous Services team will help you - whether Indigenous stakeholder, industry proponent or government regulator - understand how a proposed project could affect First Nations, Inuit or Metis Section 35 treaty rights.
Management Support
MNP’s Indigenous Services Management Support team will help you overcome key logistical challenges by ensuring the right training and tools are in place for Indigenous leaders to operate effectively and make sound strategic and tactical decisions.
Valuation and Litigation Support
MNP’s Indigenous Valuation and Litigation Support services will help you know what drives value for your Nation, organization or business – whether you are buying or selling a business, dealing with a potential litigious matter, a shareholder dispute or making financial-based decisions.
Forensics
Get the facts and make decisions with confidence. MNP’s forensic professionals combine accounting, due diligence and investigative expertise to protect community assets and projects from fraud and mismanagement and resolve emergencies discretely.
Training Solutions
Gain confidence and develop the tools you and your community need to succeed with our broad range of training programs to help Indigenous leaders, professionals, businesses and organizations perform better.
Corporate Finance
Whether you're looking to expand, raise equity, merge with another organization, or divest an asset, our Corporate Finance professionals have the insights and expertise Indigenous businesses need to ensure a successful transaction.
Insolvency
As one of Canada's leading corporate recovery and restructuring firms, MNP can help Indigenous businesses and communities experiencing economic hardship or uncertainty determine the appropriate course of action.
Our Commitment to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities
In today's environment, it is more important than ever for Indigenous communities, organizations, companies and individuals to make well-informed decisions, which is why it is essential to have an advisor who fully understands your circumstances. MNP has embraced the opportunity to become more familiar with Indigenous peoples, including their history, culture and incredible contribution to our country. Through this important relationship, we have come to recognize the role that Indigenous values play in future planning, daily operations and decision making.
Our deep breadth of experience has made MNP the preferred firm for over 250 Indigenous groups, including First Nations, Tribal Councils, organizations and Indigenous community - or individual - owned businesses.
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Indigenous Sector Support and Involvement
We are proud supporters of various initiatives and organizations that promote Indigenous business leaders and communities in Canada.
The Personal Guardian Spirits: MNP's 2021 Indigenous Services Calendar
Inspired by his ancestors, Haida Gwaii artist Roger Smith honoured his Eagle clan, Tsaalth Laanaas, in creating this free-hand design painted on wood.
A new, dynamic view into Indigenous and treaty rights and why they matter – to all Canadians.
As a business or an individual, fully understanding the how as well as the why of Canadian Indigenous rights is critical to paving the way towards a successful future. MNP’s An Introductory Guide to Understanding Indigenous Rights is a great place to start this vital journey.
Insights
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Agility
November 04, 2020
What Changes to Canada's Federal Regulatory Process Mean For Energy and Utilities Organizations
Recent changes to the Impact Assessment Act may require your company to take more steps for new projects.
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Performance
December 02, 2020
COVID-19 raises employment tax exemption issues for Indigenous peoples
The Canadian Revenue Agency recently released an update on the employment tax exemption issues for Indigenous peoples that have been raised by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Contact Our Indigenous Services Team
Clayton Norris CPA,CMA, CAFM, MBA
Vice President, Indigenous Services
Clayton Norris, CAFM, MBA, CPA, CMA, is the Vice-President of Indigenous Services and National Leader for Indigenous Audit Services for MNP. He has been the team leader for a variety of management and financial advisory projects with Indigenous Nations, businesses and individuals.
Clayton has extensive experience in advisory services working with Indigenous communities providing accounting, tax and consulting services. With nearly 300 members, Clayton’s team has become one of the largest in North America serving First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities and businesses.
Clayton is on the Board of Directors at MNP and is on the Board of the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Kenny Ansems CPA, CA, CAFM
ease Director, Indigenous Services
Rob Campbell PAED
National Director & Provincial Director (MB & N.W. ON), Indigenous Services
Kevin George CPA, CA
Business Advisor, Oil & Gas, Indigenous Services Provincial Director (AB, YT, NT & NU), Indigenous Services
Richard Beatty CPA, CA, CAFM
Provincial Director (S.W. ON), Indigenous Services
Keith Fonstad CPA, CA, CAFM
National Leader, Indigenous Audit & Assurance Services
Gordon Leebosh CAFM, CPA auditor
Associate, Assurance and Accounting