Bien qu’il ait grandi dans les Prairies, Michael Pealow a passé la majeure partie de sa vie professionnelle dans le nord du Canada. En 2001, il a obtenu une licence en commerce à l’université Carleton d’Ottawa. L’année suivante, il a décroché un poste de responsable du développement économique pour trois communautés des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, … Lire plus
Eve O’Leary était à la recherche de nouveaux défis lorsqu’elle a quitté son Irlande natale pour s’installer au Canada, en 2014. La jeune femme de 30 ans a certainement décroché un emploi qui la tient plutôt occupée. Dans son pays d’origine, Eve O’Leary a travaillé dans les domaines du service à la clientèle et des … Lire plus
Carole Delion est évidemment un peu partiale. Mais elle a beaucoup de choses positives à dire sur la Première Nation Aamjiwnaang, située dans le sud-ouest de l’Ontario. « Je pense qu’il s’agit d’une communauté très progressiste », explique Carole Delion à propos de la Première Nation à laquelle elle appartient, qui est située à quelques minutes seulement … Lire plus
2024 Mentorship Information Exciting news: Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), in partnership with Cando, is renewing their mentoring / coaching program that will provide EDOs, Entrepreneurs, and Indigenous business owners/managers with a road map and tools while they support companies that want to bid on government opportunities. All participants are encouraged to be or become Cando … Lire plus
Conference Info Location: Westin CalgaryDate: October 21, 2024 The 2024 Cando Conference (our 30th) will be held at the Westin Calgary in Treaty 7 Territory! Conference delegates will be provided with an outstanding opportunity to learn, enhance their skills and network with their peers while experiencing to the rich cultural heritage of the region. We … Lire plus
Showcase Information Government procurement represents a 200 billion dollar a year market for Indigenous communities and businesses. With the Government of Canada new federal-wide measures to increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses with a 5% minimum participation target, it is important for EDOs and businesses to have access to procurement assistance and support. Please join Cando, … Lire plus
Please watch the 2023 Conference Video: Conference Info 29th Annual National Conference & AGM Location: Membertou Trade & Convention CentreDate: June 26, 2023 Transforming Economic Development in Changing Times At Membertou Trade & Convention CentreMembertou, Nova Scotia.June 26-29, 2023 Conference delegates will be provided with an outstanding opportunity to learn, enhance their skills and network … Lire plus
This monthly Open Forum will be an opportunity for Economic Development Officers and others working in Indigenous economic development to discuss current projects, current events, and successes/ challenges. The Open Forum will be framed around questions developed ahead of time to be discussed in breakout rooms. This will be a great opportunity to network with … Lire plus
This monthly Open Forum will be an opportunity for Economic Development Officers and others working in Indigenous economic development to discuss current projects, current events, and successes/ challenges. The Open Forum will be framed around questions developed ahead of time to be discussed in breakout rooms. This will be a great opportunity to network with … Lire plus
Agenda/Schedule Showcase Recordings Welcome and ISC Presentation Procurement Assistance Canada Presentation Procurement Opportunities for EDOs Presentation Full Procurement Showcase Recording