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The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction celebrate the successes and contributions of the business community to the makeup of Alberta. The Awards are sponsored by various organizations and presented by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce. 2011 marks the 20th year for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction, which will be presented at a Gala Banquet. The awards will take place on Friday, March 4th, 2011 at the Marriott at River Cree in Enoch, Alberta (just west of Edmonton).

The Awards recognize savvy in areas from youth employment to exporting and business ethics to human rights. For a complete listing of each Award Category and its eligibility requirements visit: www.abbusinessawards.ab.ca. Applications Are Now Being Accepted!

> Download Aboriginal Relations Application Form (fill-able PDF or Word)

> Download Eagle Feather Application Form (fill-able PDF or Word)

The Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) is a dynamic National Aboriginal community economic development organization dedicated to “Building capacity to strengthen Aboriginal economies”.  The foundation of the organization is the Economic Development Officers (EDOs) who work through a host of Aboriginal communities and organizations across Canada.  This is the profession that is dedicated to the challenge of fostering community and economic growth for Aboriginal people.  Given that mandate, CANDO is currently looking for enthusiastic Economic Development Officers to represent Quebec, Alberta, Northern BC and Nova Scotia/Newfoundland & Labrador on its National Board of Directors.  This is a position elected by these region’s Economic Development Officers (Full CANDO members) to ensure that Saskatchewan has a voice and a presence in the organization. Read more....

CANDO 17th Annual National Conference & AGM

September 27th-30th, 2010 | Niagara Falls, ON
>Download Conference Registration Form (2MB PDF)
>Download Call for Presenters (192KB PDF)
>Download ED of the Year Nomination Form (292KB PDF)

What's New at CANDO Online?

We have added a new section to the website called Best Practices. Through our Best Practices initiative, CANDO would like to hear from you to share your insights, news, stories and articles so the CANDO audience will be informed of any economic development happening in your area. Based on your feedback, we will also be highlighting Economic Development Officers and Aboriginal Communities each month. Get all the details at Best Practices under EDO Tools.

CANDO's National Certification

CANDO's National Certification process is the first national certification process to be designed, developed and administered by an Aboriginal organization. The Certified Aboriginal Economic Developer Process is an education process specifically designed to meet the needs of Economic Development Officers (EDOs) working across Canada. It provides a uniform knowledge base and skill set for all individuals currently fulfilling or wishing to work in the field of Aboriginal economic development. Learn More....
> Download TAED Application Form (44KB PDF)
> Download PAED Grandparent Application Form (48KB PDF)

Check out CANDO on Facebook, the newest tool for Aboriginal Economic Development Officers. This is a great chance to get connected to the world of community economic development. Please use this Facebook group to network, share successes, and post economic related information. Click on the logo to visit our group.

 

The Government of Canada takes a significant step toward launching the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians today announced the appointment of Mr. Justice Harry S. LaForme, as Chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission (IRSTRC).

This is an important step in our commitment to the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement, and another example of our government doing the right thing for former students, and all Canadians, said Minister Strahl. As a judge of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Justice LaForme brings a wealth of respect and leadership experience and is the most senior Aboriginal judge in the country. Read More...

SEVEC Aboriginal Exchange Program

AEP (Aboriginal Exchange Program) Exchanges are short term cross-cultural exchanges that enhance young peoples' understanding of and appreciation for Canada's diverse cultural identity. AEP is available to youth between the ages of 12-17 who are part of a group of 10 to 30 participants from schools or a recognized community organization are twinned with youth from another Canadian province with similar learning objectives.