ICV. Where Economic Success Meets Cultural Strength
Who We Are
Iron Confederacy Ventures is an all-Indigenous, senior-level consulting team with over 65 years of combined experience serving First Nations governments and organizations across Western Canada. Led by Juliano Tupone (CPA, MBA), Adam Jack (COO), and Laurence Paskemin (Consultant), we bring lived experience on reserves and deep understanding of First Nations challenges, governance, and cultural values.
Why First Nations Choose Us
OUR DIFFERENCE
- All senior practitioners—no junior staff
- Lived and work experience on multiple reserves across Canada
- Cultural competency built-in, not added on
- OCAP® principles embedded in everything we do
- Practical implementation focus—we've done the work, not just advised on it
EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS
- 20+ years Indigenous financial leadership
- Former CFO, board chair, and senior government roles
- Multi-million dollar project and asset management
- FMB certifications (FAL, FMS, FP)
PROVEN TRACK RECORD
- Yellow Quill First Nation
- Witset First Nation & Kyah Development Organization
- Muskeg Lake Cree Nation
- Sweetgrass First Nation
- First Nations University of Canada
ICV. Relationship-Based Approach
We understand community decision-making processes and work at the pace that respects your governance structures and cultural protocols.
ICV. OUR SERVICES: THREE INTEGRATED PILLARS
Pillar 1: Economic & Business Development
Pillar 3: Cultural Vitality & Community Engagement
Pillar 2: Governance & Operations Excellence
We help you build sustainable economic futures
- Economic development planning and strategy
- Research and feasibility studies
- Business planning and development
- Grant identification and applications
- Financing development and capital access
"We don't just write business plans—we've built businesses and managed economic development for First Nations."
Pillar 2: Governance & Operations Excellence
Pillar 3: Cultural Vitality & Community Engagement
Pillar 2: Governance & Operations Excellence
We bring order, clarity, and capacity to your operations
- Policy development (financial, HR, governance)
- Finance and administration cleanup
- Staff training and resourcing
- Compliance reporting (FNFMB, ISC, CRA)
- Capacity development and systems building
"From chaos to clarity. We've cleaned up finance departments, trained staff, and built systems that last."customized solutions that meet their unique needs.
Pillar 3: Cultural Vitality & Community Engagement
Pillar 3: Cultural Vitality & Community Engagement
Pillar 3: Cultural Vitality & Community Engagement
We strengthen cultural identity while building capacity
- Cultural programming (planning, implementation, reporting)
- Grant identification and applications for cultural initiatives
- Arts workshops for youth, elders, and community
- Event management and planning (powwows, conferences, community gatherings)
"Economic development and cultural revitalization aren't separate—they're connected."
Contact Us
Let's Talk About Your Needs
We offer complimentary needs assessment meetings to understand your challenges and explore how we can help. Serving First Nations across Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
Iron Confederacy Ventures
Saskatchewan, Canada
Juliano, CPA, MBA Chief Financial Officer ICV. Ltd. icv@ironconfederacy.ca
Hours:
Open today | 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. |
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Based on Treaty no.6 Territory