Sovereign Indigenous Banking
We are looking for any and all sovereign indigenous bank to do serious transactions from one sovereign indigenous bank to another sovereign indigenous bank. We would need to set up accounts in the branches so that we may transact with other indigenous banks. If anyone has a connection or know of a such entity please forward that information onto a I N the alliance of indigenous nations
Sovereign Indigenous Banking: Reclaiming Financial Autonomy
For too long, Indigenous nations have been excluded from the global financial systems that dictate economic power.
Colonial structures and corporate banking institutions have often imposed barriers—l
imiting access to capital, imposing exploitative fees, and disregarding Indigenous sovereignty in financial matters. It’s time to change that.
We are actively seeking partnerships with sovereign Indigenous banks and financial institutions to facilitate direct transactions between Indigenous nations. By establishing accounts within these sovereign banking systems, we can move beyond reliance on colonial financial frameworks and strengthen economic self-determination.
Why Sovereign Indigenous Banking?
- Decolonizing Finance: Traditional banking systems are not designed to honor Indigenous sovereignty or communal wealth models. Sovereign banks prioritize Indigenous governance, values, and long-term sustainability.
- Economic Liberation: Moving money through Indigenous-controlled institutions ensures that capital circulates within our communities, fostering growth without external interference.
- Security & Trust: Transactions between sovereign Indigenous banks reduce dependency on systems that have historically marginalized Indigenous economies.
A Call for Specialized Financial Solutions
As a Canadian-based company, we are also seeking sovereign Indigenous banking partners to facilitate high-value, cross-border transactions for our global clients—particularly those requiring alternatives to conventional systems like SWIFT.
Currently, we have a client in need of an analog transfer (USA to Canada) and are exploring sovereign-compatible methods, including:
- Ledger-to-Ledger transfers
- API integrations
- SSH-FTP (Encrypted File Transfer Protocol)
- Keyed Telegraphic Transfers (KTT)
We invite sovereign Indigenous financial institutions to connect with us and discuss how your solutions align with these needs. Together, we can build a network that empowers our nations with Indigenous economic sovereignty and global transactional flexibility.
Call to Action
If you have connections to or knowledge of sovereign Indigenous banks, credit unions, or financial cooperatives—especially those offering specialized cross-border transactions—please share this information with the Alliance of Indigenous Nations (AIN) or contact us directly.
The time for financial sovereignty is now. Let’s reclaim control over our resources, trade, and future—on our terms.