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CANDO Board of Directors
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Board Member Elections in Saskatchewan & NWT
Below, please downlaod a copy of the letter from Ray Wanuch, CANDO Executive Director, regarding upcoming Board Member Elections in Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, along with the Election documents.
Also available is a CANDO Membership application form - if any Economic Development Officers are interested in becoming a CANDO Full Member and therefore wish to participate in either of the upcoming Board Member elections. Please be advised that you have to be a "Full" CANDO Member on or before July 30, 2010 to nominate an individual or stand for election:
> Download 2010 Membership Form (146.9KB PDF)
Thank you for taking time and interest in becoming part of a National Aboriginal community-based organization that builds capacity in Aboriginal communities throughout Canada.
Should you have any questions please contact Ray Wanuch, CANDO Executive Director at 1-800-463-9300 or ray.wanuch@edo.ca.
Saskatchewan Election Documents:
> Download 2010 SK Election Letter (119KB PDF)
> Download 2010 SK Election Notice (97KB PDF)
> Download 2010 SK Nomination Form (104KB PDF)
Northwest Territories Election Documents:
> Download 2010 NWT Election Letter (128KB PDF)
> Download 2010 NWT Election Notice (100KB PDF)
> Download 2010 NWT Nomination Form (108KB PDF)
Executive Committee
 Alfred LoonPresident &Director - Quebec 1 (514) 861-5837 aloon@gcc.ca |
Alfred Loon graduated from Concordia University (Economics) and Sir Stanford Fleming College (Economic Development and Business Development). Previously with Mistco Ventures and CreeCo in business development, he has been Economic Development Officer at the Cree Regional Authority since 1995. In Mistissini, he was the founding member and President of the Youth Council of Mistissini, a post he held until 1988. During his University studies, Alfred participated in the First Nations Student Association, Montreal Native Friendship Centre, and Concordia First Nation Education. As Economic Development Officer, he has assisted countless Cree businesses through their planning, |
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Paul Donald is a member of the Secwepemc Nation; he has worked in an economic development capacity with All Nations Development Corporation (ANDEVCO) since 1999. ANDEVCO is a subsidiary of All Nations Trust Company, an aboriginal owned financial institution based in Kamloops. Paul’s roles with ANDEVCO have included Community Economic Development Officer, Business Development Officer and now Business Development Manager. Paul's business development roles have provided him with the opportunity to assist aboriginal entrepreneurs throughout BC with starting or expanding their business. Paul supervises a team of 3 other business development officers in Kamloops and Fort St. John, BC. Paul has directly assisted aboriginal entrepreneurs and first nation communities in BC with receiving in excess of $18 Million in direct funding and financing for business start-ups and expansions. |
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Dolly Kershaw is a member of the Yunesit'in Government (Stone Indian Band) of the Tsilhqot'in National Government. She has a degree from Simon Fraser University in General Studies with a concentration in Aboriginal Community Economic Development, and an MBA from Royal Roads University. Dolly has worked in various fields over the years including Administration, Aboriginal Health and Education as well as taking on contracts in various areas of economic development and program evaluations. She was a Self Employment Benefit Coordinator for Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations assisting clients with business start up, and recently facilitated Aboriginal BEST (Business and Entrepreneurial Skills Training). Currently she is employed with her home community west of Williams Lake as the Economic Development Officer. |
Current Directors
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Jason Neepin is a member of the Fox Lake Cree Nation located in Bird, Manitoba. Jason has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree from the I.H. Asper School of Business with a double major in Aboriginal Business Studies and Gereralist. Jason has experience as a Consultant in business development in Manitoba, as a member of the board directors for Owiisookaage and Aboriginal youth group actively involved in outreach programs and volunteering, and as a Commerce Officer in Economic Development Indian and Northern Affairs Headquarters. Jason is currently the Director of Sustainable Development with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte located on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory responsible for Housing, Economic Development, and Employment and Training. |
 Rob CrowDirector - Alberta1 (403) 737-8124 robcrow@shaw.ca |
Rob Crow is a member of the Blood Tribe located in southern Alberta. Rob has received a Management certificate in the BESS program, a Bachelor of Management Degree, and a Masters of Science Degree (Management) from the University of Lethbridge. During his academic career he has been honored to receive eleven scholarships. Rob has been employed by the Blood Tribe for over 10 years. He is currently the Director of the Economic Development Department. In this capacity he is responsible for the overall direction, evaluation, and operations of the various Tribal development initiatives. He was formerly the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department. Rob's prior work experience is in the Auto Body industry, in which he has his journeyman certification. |
| Rob is currently the Alberta representative on the Board of Directors of the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO), a national organization which supports economic development officers (EDOs) and advocates for the betterment of economic and social conditions of Aboriginal people. Rob is also on the INAC Regional Program Management Advisory Committee. Rob has been married for 22 years and has three sons and a new granddaughter. In his spare time, when he's not driving his sons to the rink or boxing club, he enjoys, camping, fishing, and golf. | |
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I graduated from Nova Scotia Community College in Business Administration with a double major in Accounting and Management. Since November of 2005, I have been employed with Paq'tnkek First Nation as their Economic Development Officer. Over the years, I have been working very hard on bringing projects to my First Nation as well as working side by side on the projects with my Chief and Council and the community. Although times are challenging, there is no time to give up or let the project subside, if you want to improve quantity and quality of your life - this your job; and with great determination and positive outlook and work along with the community to see the vision of the community you will get there. |
| On my days away from the office I spend most of my time working on my children's and my own regalia's (I have 8 children of my own). All summer long I dance with my children while my sons drum. I am a Women's Southern Traditional Dancer. I also spend long days in the hockey rinks all over Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI watching my older children play AAA Hockey; my 2 youngest children are just starting out and watching them is priceless. I am a strong believer in culture, tradition and spirituality. I speak my Mi'kmaq language fluently. Being raised by my wonderful grandparents, I was taught the old ways of the Mi'kmaq; I know how to cook traditional foods and tell traditional stories and am trying to bring back many of the old ways to the younger generation in Paq'tnkek. |
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My name is John Garfield Barlow and I am a Migmaw of the Indian Island First Nation. I love being the father of two great sons, and being the Economic Development Officer / Community Planner for my community, as well as Supervising the Indian Island Oyster Aquaculture Development Corporation. My community, Indian Island is very small and is situated on the east coast of New Brunswick. Though we may be small, we fully expect to be making some noise in the near future. Woodrow Wilson once said that one of life's great gifts is the opportunity to work at work worth doing, and being a part of a young vibrant organization, in these times is exciting and challenging. The arena of Economic Development is definitely the hot spot to be, and so worthwhile. |
| Being a playwright and artist, I am thankful for a creative eye and being comfortable exploring outside the box, as this position allows me to give life to my visions and dreams for my community. My background and degree are rooted in the arts, but I have found the CANDO Certification Process extremely valuable and await the opportunity to continue with that part of my education. |
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Mr. Campbell is the Vice President of Corporate Development for Tribal Councils Investment Group (TCIG). TCIG is a unique investment company mandated by the First Nations of the seven founding Tribal Councils of Manitoba to create sustainable First Nations economies. TCIG is committed to continued growth as a major participant in the Canadian economy and is in the top 1% of all Manitoba Companies. Mr. Campbell has previously held posts within Government, Corporate and Aboriginal sectors. Past positions include the Provincial Coordinator of Community Development Corporations, the Community Works Loan Program (CWLP) and Community Roundtables on behalf of the |
Some past involvements include Governmental Liaison to the Manitoba Chiefs Agreement Advisory Committee, Intern with various Consulting Groups, owner / Operator of Great Barrier Seafood, National Development Officer to the Department of Indian and Northern Affair's Community Economic Development Branch, National Director of Aboriginal Affairs and Economic Advisor to the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), and National Director for the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO).
Some present and past board and committee position include Board of Member to the Norman Regional Development Board, Chairman and Board Member to CANDO, Committee Member to the Assembly of First Nations Economic Experts, Board member to the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association, Committee Member to the Special Procurement Initiative on Aboriginal Business (CAMA), Committee member to the Canadian Aboriginal Portal, Committee Member to the Manitoba Aboriginal Business Network, Chairman of the Aboriginal Business Development Centre of Winnipeg, Board member to the Whitehorse Mining Initiative, Committee member to the Minto and Sergeant Neighborhood Advisory Committee, Committee Member to the Manitoba Cancer Foundation, Board member to Villa Rosa and Vice-Chair for Manitoba Junior Achievement.
Mr. Campbell acts as a motivational speaker at conferences, youth gatherings and at corporate annual general meetings, and has been a guest lecturer at several Canadian universities, colleges and high schools. Mr. Campbell is a Cree from Norway House and has worked extensively throughout Canada.
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Helen Holway was born in Whitehorse, Yukon. She is of the Wolf Clan and a member of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation. Helen is married with 3 children and 10 Grandchildren. She is on the Board of Kwanlin Development Corporation as Treasurer. Also, she is on the board of dana Naye Ventures as Vice Chair. Having retired as Manager of the Housing Program, she is currently working in the Finance Department of Kwanlin Dun First Nation. Helen is also a Justice of the Peace in and for the Yukon Territory. In her spare time, Helen likes to read, knit & sew and go camping in the summer time. |
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Merika is a 28 year old from the Nlaka'pamux Nation and a member of Lytton First Nation. She is a single mother to 4 year old daughter Destiny Margret. Currently she is working full time as the Financial Administrator for the Nlaka'pamux Health & Healing Society, enrolled in the First Nation Public Administration and Academic & Indigenous Studies programs at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt, BC. Merika has graduated from NVIT with a Certificate in First Nation Public Administration and a Diploma in Business Administration. Her long term goals are to ladder in a degree from either Thompson Rivers or Royal Roads University and work towards an accounting designation. She would also like to be involved in a managerial role and the governance within her band and nation. |
She believes in the motto "Learn Today...Lead Tomorrow"