About The 2005 Conference
The Batchewana First Nation (Rankin Reserve)
The 2005 CANDO Conference was held by Algoma University College and their Community Economic and Social Development Program in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.This year’s conference will focus on celebrating our strengths, examining our cultures, developing our communities and benefiting from our diversity. Algoma University College embodies each of these sentiments. It has turned its small student body into a strength and strives to provide a quality and personalized education for each student. The cultural component present in the everyday life at Algoma is obvious; from co-operative community programs to the Visiting Elder and Talking Circles Program, to the annual gathering of Elders and the cross-cultural workshops, Algoma offers Aboriginal students the opportunity to celebrate their heritage. It also offers non-Aboriginal students the chance to learn more about Canada’s Indigenous cultures. In similar fashion, Algoma maintains strong links with the Sault Ste. Marie community through outreach programs, as well as Aboriginal communities across the country through proactive Aboriginal recruitment strategies. And finally, interaction between students from across the country fosters understanding among diverse peoples. Algoma U’s Shingwauk Aboriginal Student Centre is a meeting place where students can share ideas and learn more about other cultures. As the host organization for the 2005 CANDO National Conference & AGM, Algoma University College is the embodiment of the principles that will be the focus of the conference’s discussions.
Conference Topics
There were many topics covered in the 2005 CANDO conference.These are just a selection:
Mi`kmaq Nova Scotia First Net- Confidence Makes for Better Communities
- Community Economic Development and Corporate Procurement Opportunities in Canada and the United States
- Good Governance and Leadership
- The Mackenzie Valley
Aboriginal Pipeline Partnership (APG) - Understanding and Retaining Our Rights
- Determining the Effectiveness of your Economic Development Program: Building a Community Economic Development Score Board
Conference Presentations
Would you like to review all the presentations from the 2005 conference? Download a zip file which contains all the presentations in PDF format.
» Download 2005 Presentations (16MB ZIP)
CANDO Awards
Recognize! Celebrate! Honour!
Sharing our stories and celebrating our successes will ensure that economic development initiatives continue to grow.
Since 1995, the CANDO Economic Developer of the Year was created to recognize and promote recent or long-standing Aboriginal economic development initiatives throughout Canada.
Two outstanding examples of Aboriginal economic development will be awarded for their hard work this year. Delegates at the National Conference vote for two categories: Individual and Business/Community. There are two runner up categories selected to receive recognition awards.
The following are the 2005 ED of the Year Award Nominees:
Individual Category
* Tom Maness, Aamjiwnaang First Nation, Sarnia, ON
* Lyle J.R. Leo, Mount Currie Indian Band, BC
Business / Community Category
* Khowutzun Development Corporation, Duncan, BC
* Long Plain First Nation, MB
Conference Stakeholders
We are pleased to work with the following stakeholders to provide delegates of the 2005 National Conference with the best learning and networking experience possible. CANDO is proud to have stakeholders from all levels of Government, corporations, financial and educational institutions. Be sure to visit our stakeholders at the 2005 National Conference Trade Show and thank them for their generous support.
Diamond Stakeholders
Platinum Stakeholders
Gold Stakeholders
Silver Stakeholders
In-Kind Stakeholders
