Investing in Indigenous-Led Growth: Barbara McKenzie on Capital, Control & Community Value

Barbara McKenzie, CEO of the Métis Settlements Development Corporation (MSDC), shares how Indigenous-led investment is reshaping capital markets. With a focus on growth-stage, cash-positive ventures, MSDC is advancing long-term economic sustainability across all eight Métis settlements, while creating majority-Indigenous partnerships with non-Indigenous firms. For institutional investors seeking impact-aligned returns with commercial fundamentals, this conversation offers a rare window into an evolving frontier.