First Nations Affairs

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13 episodes

3 months ago

🎙️ Episode 3 Tools for Change Podcast Series: Accountable to Country: Rethinking Corporate Law Through a First Nations Lens Episode Description: In the final episode of the series, Tyson McEwan turns to the legal tools already available, and those yet to be built, to hold corporations accountable to their reconciliation commitments and responsibilities on Country. From shareholder activism to disclosure obligations, we explore how corporate law can be strategically leveraged to bridge the g...

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First Nations Affairs

Tools For Change

3 months ago

30 minutes

First Nations Affairs

When Commitments Don’t Deliver

🎙️ Episode 2 When Commitments Don’t Deliver Podcast Series: Accountable to Country: Rethinking Corporate Law Through a First Nations Lens Episode Description: RAPs have become the go-to model for corporate reconciliation, but what happens when commitments don’t deliver? In this episode, we examine the structural weaknesses of Reconciliation Action Plans, focusing on the voluntary nature of their commitments and the lack of enforcement that leaves First Nations businesses exposed. We ex...

3 months ago

24 minutes

First Nations Affairs

Walking in Two Worlds

🎙️ Episode 1 Walking in Two Worlds Podcast Series: Accountable to Country: Rethinking Corporate Law Through a First Nations Lens Episode Description: In this episode, Tyson McEwan explores what it means to walk in two worlds and how this lived experience informs a First Nations perspective on corporate law, governance, and accountability. Drawing on his recent article published in the Australian Journal of Corporate Law, Tyson reflects on the role of cultural protocol in business, the ...

3 months ago

24 minutes

First Nations Affairs

What Happens When You Put Culture Inside the Economy

🎙️ Episode 3 Title: What Happens When You Put Culture Inside the Economy Podcast Series: First Nations Economics Episode Description: In this third episode, Gija man and First Nations economist Ben Ainsworth explores what shifts when First Nations cultural values aren’t just acknowledged, they’re embedded directly into economic decision-making. Ben breaks down how Western models of productivity and value creation often miss the mark when applied to Indigenous business. He explains how cultu...

5 months ago

36 minutes

First Nations Affairs

Two Economies, Two Value Systems

🎙️ Episode 2 Title: Two Economies, Two Value Systems Podcast Series: First Nations Economics Episode Description: In Part 2 of the First Nations Economics series, Ben Ainsworth explores what happens when we stop asking First Nations businesses to conform to Western models and start valuing Indigenous economic systems on their own terms. This episode unpacks why “economic participation” doesn’t always mean joining the mainstream. Instead, Ben dives into the core differences between First Nat...

5 months ago

23 minutes

First Nations Affairs

Rethinking the System: What Real Government Support Looks Like

🎙️ Episode 4 Title: Rethinking the System: What Real Government Support Looks Like Podcast Series: First Nations Economics Episode Description: In the final episode of the series, Ben Ainsworth outlines what real support for First Nations economic development should look like and why the current approach continues to fall short. From shareholder resolutions to Indigenous data sovereignty, Ben maps out the structural mechanisms that could hold corporations and governments accountable to thei...

5 months ago

37 minutes

First Nations Affairs

Why Social Programs Alone Won’t Close the Gap

🎙️ Episode 1 Title: Why Social Programs Alone Won’t Close the Gap Podcast Series: First Nations Economics Episode Description: In this opening episode, Gija man and First Nations economist Ben Ainsworth reframes inequality through an economic lens. For too long, First Nations issues have been treated solely as social challenges but economic exclusion and structural barriers have played a central role in the persistent gap. Ben introduces a foundational model to guide this series: the relati...

5 months ago

23 minutes

First Nations Affairs

Why Is Indigenous Affairs the Only Billion-Dollar Industry Without Accountability?

Indigenous affairs is a billion-dollar sector in Australia—yet it remains one of the few industries without clear governance, financial oversight, or regulatory accountability. Unlike finance, healthcare, or environmental compliance, there are no mandated reporting standards to track outcomes, no independent oversight bodies to ensure funding effectiveness, and no structural mechanisms to enforce transparency. In this episode of the First Nations Affairs Podcast, Bec Blurton explores: 📌 Why ...

8 months ago

10 minutes

First Nations Affairs

Who Controls the Capital? First Nations & the Future of Wealth

Wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about power, control, and who makes the decisions. First Nations economic sovereignty isn’t just about being included in the economy—it’s about leading it. In this episode, we unpack why GDP fails to measure real prosperity, how First Nations-led investment strategies are reshaping financial systems, and the critical gaps in so-called “progress,” like the Noongar Boodja Trust. We explore the challenges of external control over Indigenous wealth, the need for...

8 months ago

10 minutes

First Nations Affairs

Governance for Decision Making: The Backbone of Long-Term Value

Strong governance is more than a compliance exercise—it’s the foundation for ethical decision-making, risk management, and lasting impact. In this episode, we unpack what separates good governance from bad, why poor decision-making leads to self-imposed barriers, and how strong governance can unlock opportunities. We discuss high-profile governance failures, the importance of informed, inclusive frameworks, and why First Nations governance must be more than an afterthought. The First Nations ...

8 months ago

14 minutes

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Why Existing ESG & Indigenous Engagement Frameworks Aren’t Working

Part two of three. Many organisations have Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs), Indigenous Procurement Policies (IPP), or sustainability initiatives—yet these frameworks aren’t delivering meaningful First Nations economic participation. In this episode, we break down where existing approaches fall short, why corporate Australia must move beyond performative commitments, and introduce you to the First Nations Strategic Alignment Framework. 🎧 What you’ll learn: ✅ Why RAPs often fail to drive lon...

9 months ago

10 minutes

First Nations Affairs

The Missing Piece in ESG – Why First Nations Economic Participation Matters

Part one of a three part series. The ESG space is growing, but First Nations economic participation remains an afterthought. In this episode, we explore why First Nations governance and economic leadership must be embedded into ESG strategies, the gaps in existing frameworks, and why industry transformation—not just government policy—is needed. 🎧 What you’ll learn: ✅ Why First Nations governance is missing from ESG strategies ✅ The limitations of RAPs, Indigenous Procurement Policies (I...

9 months ago

7 minutes

First Nations Affairs

Beyond Policy: How Business Can Lead First Nations Economic Transformation

Part three of three The future of First Nations economic inclusion doesn’t sit in government policy—it sits with business, investors, and ESG leaders. In this episode, we unpack the opportunities for companies that take the lead, the investment risks of inaction, and why the First Nations Strategic Alignment Framework is positioned to drive industry-wide change. 🎧 What you’ll learn: ✅ How First Nations economic participation reduces corporate risk and enhances ESG credibility ✅ Why companies ...

9 months ago

10 minutes