www.edo.ca
Excellence in Aboriginal Economic Development
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Mission & Vision
In 1990, EDOs from across Canada founded and mandated Cando to become a national
body to focus on the training, education and networking opportunities necessary to
serve their communities and/or organizations as professionals.
Cando’s mission:
is to build capacity which strengthens Aboriginal economies by providing programs
and services to Economic Development Officers (EDOs).
Cando’s vision:
is to be the leading authority on Aboriginal Community Economic Development.
Cando Board of Directors
Cando
• Provides professional support to Aboriginal Economic
Development Officers. Aboriginal-controlled,
community-based, membership-driven, non-profit
organization. To provide training, networking,
partnerships, and educational opportunities for
Aboriginal EDOs across Canada that potentially leads to
strong, vibrant, self-reliant communities.
• Cando has been instrumental in facilitating partnerships
with EDOs, academics, Aboriginal leaders and senior
corporate and government representatives.
• Cando is unique because it is the only national
organization that focuses on education and professional
development for EDOs working in Aboriginal
communities or organizations.
Aboriginal Economic Developer
Process
The first national professional certification process designed, developed and facilitated by an Aboriginal
organization.
Relevant
was developed through the DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) Process to identify the core competencies
and to ensure the content was relevant to the field of Aboriginal economic development.
Accessible
recognizes Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) through the individual assessment process, you should not have
to return to school for what you've already learned.
Affordable
admission fees are very reasonable, and we provide reference to a scholarship that may be available to you.
Certified
recognized by post-secondary institutions, Corporate Canada, and Aboriginal leadership.
Professional Aboriginal Economic
Developer
207 PAED Graduates
British Columbia
61
Ontario
32
Alberta
24
Nova Scotia
18
New Brunswick
17
Manitoba
13
Saskachewan
10
Nunavut
1
Yukon
13
Northwest Territories
5
Quebec
7
Newfoundland
5
International
1
Technical Aboriginal Economic
Development
153 TAED Graduates
British Columbia
29
Ontario
33
Alberta
10
Nova Scotia
13
New Brunswick
14
Manitoba
13
Saskachewan
12
Nunavut
20
Yukon
0
Northwest Territories
5
Quebec
3
Newfoundland
1
International
0
Prince Edward Island
0
TAED Level Accredited Programs
TAED and PAED in Alberta
Tools & Resources
Cando Membership in Alberta
Year
Associate
Full
Organization
Student
Total
2012-2013
12
35
16
8
71
2013-2014
12
23
14
8
57
2014-2015
14
20
10
9
53
Become a Cando Member Now
Full Membership
Associate Membership
Organization Membership
Student Membership
$52.50
$89.25
$315.00
$26.50
www.edo.ca/about-cando/membership
Cando Partnerships
Cando Annual National Conference
& Annual General Meeting
• Cando’s conferences provide Economic Development Officers (EDOs) with
tools and resources to discover new opportunities for community economic
development in Aboriginal regions and communities throughout Canada.
• The conference will be of interest to all, from the beginner Aboriginal
community economic developer to the advanced practitioner.
• We will examine urban, rural and remote challenges; and offer exposure to
diverse perspectives including First Nation, Métis and Inuit, and showcase
entrepreneurial approaches in Aboriginal economic development.
Past Cando Conferences
Year • Location
2014 • Nanaimo, BC
2013 • Winnipeg, MB
2012 • Membertou, NS
2011 • Richmond, BC
2010 • Niagara Falls, ON
2009 • Enoch, AB
2008 • Montreal, QC
2007 • Kamloops, BC
2006 • Saskatoon, SK
2005 • Sault Ste. Marie, ON
2004 • Fredericton, NB
2003 • Whitehorse, YT
2002 • Edmonton, AB
2001 • Thunder Bay, ON
2000 • Yellowknife, NT
1999 • Halifax, NS
1998 • Vancouver, BC
1997 • Montreal, PQ
1996 • Saskatoon, SK
1995 • Winnipeg, MB
1994 • Calgary, AB
Conference Theme
“Collaboration: Realizing Opportunities”
“Celebrating Effective Partnerships”
“Building Capacity - Building Communities”
“Nation Building Through Economic Development”
“Embracing Change”
“Controlling Our Destiny”
“Economic Development - Power of Technology”
“7th Generation Economies”
“Celebrating Our Success”
“Strengthening Communities on Turtle Island”
“Gathering Our Resources”
“The Drum is Calling…Journey to New Horizons”
“Navigation: Directions for Development”
“Closing the Gap: Developing Aboriginal Economies”
“Lets Make A Deal”
“Sustainable Use of Natural Resources”
“Leading Into the 21st Century”
“Building Capacity for the Future”
“Controlling Our Future: The Power of the Indigenous Economy”
“Partners In Progress”
“Maximizing Our Resources”
2014 Annual National Conference &
AGM Highlights
Opening Prayer Elder Eleanor White
Snuneymuxw First Nation
Community Cultural Event
Snuneymuxw Dance Group
Community Cultural Event
Kulus Dancers
Economic Developer of the Year Awards
2014 Economic Developer of the Year Award Winners
Economic Developer of the Year Awards
2014 ED of the Year Award Winners
Nisga’a Lisims Government Economic Development, BC- Community Category
Acosys Consulting Services, QC- Aboriginal Private Sector Business Category
Chris Hartman, Tsawwassen First Nation Economic Development Corporation, BCIndividual EDO Category
2014 ED of the Year Award Recognition Recipients
Tsawwassen First Nation, BC- Community Category
Elaine Carter, AB - Aboriginal Private Sector Business Category
MEDO Care Pharmacy, MB- Individual EDO Category
Annual National Youth Panel
10th Annual National Youth Panel
Annual Women in Business Panel
2014 Women in Business Panel
2014 NIEEF Scholarship Recipients
Ruby Littlechild
Ermineskin First Nation, AB
Cape Breton University,
Masters in Business
Administration
Rose Julian
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation,
NS
Cape Breton University,
Masters in Business
Administration
Laurie Mercer
Nisga’a Nation, BC
University of British
Columbia
Bachelor of Commerce
Excellence in Aboriginal Economic
Development