Find tools and resources to help communities prepare for disasters, and guidance for economic developers to enhance community resilience through effective disaster preparedness strategies.
As seasoned participants in economic growth, your community understands the importance of continuously evolving strategies to meet emerging challenges and seize new opportunities.
Our goal is to equip you with the tools and knowledge to build on your achievements and drive even greater prosperity.
Find tools and resources to help communities prepare for disasters, and guidance for economic developers to enhance community resilience through effective disaster preparedness strategies.
What economic development assets does your community already have? What do you need to move forward with community economic development? Take this community self-assessment to find out.
Region-specific webinars, sponsored by Natural Resources Canada, present minerals maps, outline business and employment opportunities and showcase successful Indigenous ventures in mining procurement.
Cando's Roadmap of the Federal Procurement Process for Indigenous Businesses is a strategic guide designed to help Indigenous businesses navigate government contracting.
The Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) facilitates partnerships between neighbouring First Nations and municipalities. Find new ways to work together to address regional issues and build a stronger, more sustainable economy for everyone.
In 1995 the Cando Economic Developer of the Year Award was created to recognize and promote recent or long-standing Indigenous economic development initiatives throughout Canada.
Chief Louie discusses the development of the Osoyoos First Nation's business ventures, including the $100 million Nk’Mip Resort, and the importance of realistic expectations in partnerships.
Vaughn Sunday describes how the Akwesasne First Nation has used partnerships to successfully develop projects such as a subdivision and a tobacco quota system. He also discusses challenges which taught valuable lessons.
Through CEDI, Kebaowek First Nation (formerly Eagle Village First Nation), the Town of Témiscaming, and the Municipality of Kipawa developed a tripartite friendship, a shared tourism strategy and started exploring a coordinated approach to regional economic development.
This site is built by Cando (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers).
Leading the way for Indigenous economic growth and prosperity.
To build capacity for Economic Development Officers and communities by providing services, education, training and certification.
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