About CANDO
CANDO Staff
 Ray Wanuch, PAED
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I was born in Edmonton, Alberta, raised on the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement and I am of First Nations descent from the Ermineskin Cree Nation. I obtained a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Lethbridge in 1989. I also possess the Technician and the Professional Level Certification from CANDO. Prior to working with CANDO, I was the CEO of Settlement Investment Corporation. I then moved on to facilitate and manage the Metis Settlements Economic Viability Strategy, which received international recognition for sustainable development. Recently, I managed and taught a self-employment program for the Metis Nation of Alberta. My volunteer work includes being appointed to the Alberta Water Council by the Metis Settlements General Council. I am the former CANDO Co-President and Director representing Alberta. I am married to Nola Wanuch from the Enoch Cree Nation, and have three wonderful kids: Wendell, Natasha and Sydney, and three wonderful grandsons: Aiden, Nashua, and Taye. |
 Svitlana Konoval
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I have been working with CANDO as Executive & Administrative Services Coordinator for the past nine years and have been involved in a variety of projects including Annual National Conference & AGM coordination, Membership, Resource Library & Book Store and National Aboriginal Organizations Forums. |
 Delilah Mah
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I am from Keeseekoose First Nation in Saskatchewan, but consider Edmonton to be my home. I am a graduate from the University of Alberta - Bachelor of Education. Initially, I became involved with CANDO as a summer student about five years ago. Since finishing school, I have spent sometime within the classroom teaching and I must say I enjoyed this experience. However, another opportunity arose - an opportunity to utilize my degree in a different area. I have been working within the Certification Process as the Education and Research Manger for the western region. Since then I find this field of work enjoyable as it involves an education and administrative aspect, which is the type of work I find most efficient. It allows me as well to continue my involvement with the organization and be a part of the CANDO team. |
 Anita Boyle,
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Anita is from the Mik'maq Nation and lives in New Brunswick. She is a graduate from the University of New Brunswick where she earned both an Arts and Education Degree. She also holds a diploma in Human Resource Management from UNB/NBCC. Anita is our Eastern Education and Research Manager and joined our Team in May 2008. She is married to Ken and together have four children. Anita was named Atlantic Economic Development Officer of the year in 2006, recognized for her dedication and contributions to economic development in Eastern Canada. She also received her Professional Designation as an EDO through CANDO in 2007. |
 Jessica Sanderson
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I am a First Nations woman from James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. Recently, I attained my Accounting Diploma from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and I am returning to school this fall for the Business Accounting Applied Degree. My future goals are to complete a Bachelor Business Administration Degree in order to work in my community as a Certified General Accountant. My background working with the Aboriginal community has opened many doors; CANDO has given me the opportunity to assist with planning their 16th Annual National Conference & Annual General Meeting. In this position, I will be able to apply my previous work experience to the projects while building relationships within the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community. |
 Breezy Amero
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I am Cree-Metis and was born and raised in Edmonton . I have the pleasure of joining CANDO for my fourth summer as an administrative assistant. I currently live in the Edmonton area with my three daughters (Ebonee, Sydney and Hayley). Recently I graduated from the Therapist Assistant program at Grant MacEwan College. Although my training is in the healthcare field I have found the skills that I have learned at CANDO to be most valuable in any of my endeavours. My hope is that in my success now and in the future I can be a positive role model for both my daughters and all aboriginal women to reach out for their goals and attain them. |