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Nominations are Now Being Accepted

The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction celebrate the successes and contributions of the business community to the makeup of Alberta. The Awards are presented by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce along with our sponsor organizations. 2009 marks the 19th year for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction, which will be presented at a Gala Banquet.

The Awards recognize savvy in areas from youth employment to exporting and business ethics to human rights. For a complete listings of all of the Awards be sure to check out the web site at www.abbusinessawards.ab.ca

Please donwload the nomination forms along with further information below:
>Download Aboriginal Relations Award Nomination (300KB PDF)
>Download Eagle Feather Award Nomination (136KB 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.




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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.