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Call for Papers - Journal of Aboriginal
Economic Development

Published jointly by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) and Captus Press, the Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development (JAED) features academic articles, examples from economic practitioners, book reviews and "The State of the Aboriginal Economy" section. Published yearly, the Journal is a unique resource for anyone interested in Aboriginal community economic development.
 
Volume 7, Issue 1 of JAED will be published in September 2010 in preparation for the CANDO 17th Annual National Conference & AGM (Niagara Falls, Ontario). Learn More....




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.




National Economic Development Officer
Telephone Survey 

Please check back soon for the results of the survey.




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.