Introducing the recipients of the 2023 IFS Scholastic Awards Indigenous Financial Solutions is proud to announce the 12 recipients of the 2023 IFS Scholastic Awards the  Ed Two-Axe Early endowment fund. The aim is to provide financial assistance to motivated First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students pursuing higher education and we proudly acknowledge the funding provided by [...]

The call for applications for the Indigenous Financial Solutions (IFS) Scholastic Awards in honor of Ed Two-Axe Earley is now open. The award will be presented to gifted Indigenous students who excel within their respective fields. To qualify, students must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program; demonstrate their academic achievements, show a commitment to contributing [...]

Introducing the recipients of the 2022 IFS Scholastic Awards Indigenous Financial Solutions is proud to announce the 12 winners of the IFS Scholastic Awards.  These awards are funded by Indigenous Financial Solutions (Candice Metallic and Scott Patles-Richardson), Brenda Gedeon and Ed Two-Axe Earley Family and supplemented by, Métis Infinity Investments, Nations Translation Services, Nbisiing Consulting [...]

2022 Call for Applications for the IFS Scholastic Awards IFS Scholastic Awards will also be presented to gifted, Indigenous student athletes in these fields. IFS wishes to grant exceptional Indigenous students with financial aid, as to make their educational dreams a reality. The application process is now open. Applications will be open until Friday, August [...]

Call for Applications for the IFS Scholastic Awards As current and future students are enjoying their well-earned summer break, many are planning their next phase of their academic careers.  To assist, Indigenous Financial Solutions (IFS) is putting out a call for application for bursaries named for The Late Edward Two-Axe Earley. The Edward Two-Axe Earley [...]

New endowment fund supports Indigenous students Indigenous Financial Solutions is expanding the IFS Scholastic Awards to recognize and support up-and-coming Indigenous students pursuing higher education and a career in the areas of business, humanities, law and social justice.  The newly created Edward Two-Axe Earley Fund is named in honour and memory of a man who [...]

Waneek Horn-Miller joins the IFS team as Vice-President OTTAWA (November 3, 2020) – Today, Scott Patles-Richardson, Chief Executive Officer of Indigenous Financial Solutions welcomed renowned Onkwehonwe/Mohawk athlete and activist Waneek Horn-Miller as part of the Indigenous Financial Solutions team. “It is with great pleasure that I welcome and introduce Waneek Horn-Miller as Vice-President of Indigenous [...]

Inaugural recipients of the IFS Scholastic Awards The future of Indigenous nationhood is grounded in education.  It is also the backbone of the Indigenous economy and pathway to opportunity.  It is important for Indigenous students to be celebrated and encouraged to continue the efforts in higher education in order to realize their maximum potential. The [...]

Senior Administrative Team LeadNations Translation Group is a 24/7 Ottawa-based translation firm looking to hire a full‑time bilingual senior administrative team lead. We offer full-time hours, a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including an RSP plan after successful completion of a probationary period. We are seeking a proven multi-tasker with superior [...]

Nations Translation Group proud translator of RBC’s Indigenous Partnership ReportFirst Nations, Métis and Inuit alike a driven by relationships based on mutual respect and the values espoused by their rich and diverse cultures across Canada.  When it comes to doing business, transforming those relationships and enabling partnerships are an important part of working with Indigenous [...]

Scott Patles-Richardson, Founder and CEO Scott Patles-Richardson Scott Patles-Richardson is the Chairman and Founder of Indigenous Financial Solutions (IFS), a consulting company founded to advance the financial capacity, strategic vision and management of Indigenous communities and organizations. It also acts as a private equity fund to invest in Indigenous projects and companies. A seasoned senior [...]