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Derek Archibald

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Member Board of Directors at First Nations Financial Management Board
📍 Cochrane, Ontario, Canada

Derek Archibald is the Deputy Chief of Taykwa Tagamou Nation, specializing in Indigenous economic empowerment. He drives large-scale infrastructure, clean energy, and mining projects, securing major investments and partnerships. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Nipissing University and has certifications in areas like First Nation Taxation and heavy equipment operation.

As a proud father and community builder, Derek is deeply committed to improving the lives of his people. He has a background as a firefighter and has led initiatives to build housing programs and launch Nation-owned businesses that create local jobs and reduce poverty within his community.

He was invited to speak on an international panel at the OECD in Paris to share his expertise on attracting investment in Indigenous communities.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Member Board of Directors
Job Level
Junior
Location
Cochrane, Ontario, Canada
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Indigenous Economic Empowerment
He is a passionate advocate for First Nations ownership and decision-making in major economic projects, focusing on creating generational wealth and self-sufficiency.
Clean Energy & Mining
Leads negotiations for large-scale projects in these sectors, highlighted by securing a $20M investment for his Nation in the Canada Nickel Company.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Member Board of Directors
First Nations Financial Management Board
10-2021
Deputy Chief
Taykwa Tagamou Nation
8-2018 - 10-2021
Economic Development Officer
Taykwa Tagamou Nation
10-2017 - 10-2021
Councillor
Taykwa Tagamou Nation
5-2014 - 6-2018
Finance Officer
Taykwa Tagamou Nation
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Education
2013 - 2015
(B.Com.)
Nipissing University
2011 - 2013
Ontario College Diploma
Canadore College
2011 - 2011
Business Management Certificate
Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology
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