Webinar Wednesdays
2021 Recordings
June 23
Presentation: Farm Credit Canada - Exploring Farmland Values and Rental Rates
Join Craig Klemmer, FCC Principal Agricultural Economist, for a webinar as he shares the latest farmland values and how to negotiate a fair price when renting out your land.
FCC Economics: Weekly posts on trends and issues impacting Canadian agriculture and food value chain
https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/knowledge/economics.html
FCC farmland rental rates: Investigation of the correlation between land prices, rental rates, and farm revenues
https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/knowledge/economics/farmland-rental-rates-analysis.html
FCC farmland values: annual look at the regional land value trends across Canada
https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/knowledge/economics/farmland-values-report.html
OMAFRA and University of Guelph: Farmland rental ratios by county in Ontario
https://www.onfarmlandsurvey.com/
June 16 - 11:00am MT / 1:00pm ET
Mining and Indigenous Economic Development:
Tools for Communities in Saskatchewan
Webinar June 16, 2021
11:00am MT/ 12:00pm CT / 1:00pm ET
Cando delivered 4 regional webinars in March 2021 to provide an overview of exploration and mining activities, and how Indigenous communities can generate long-lasting business and socio-economic opportunities within their territories.
Sponsored by Natural Resources Canada, these webinars were presented by David Lefebure, Ph.D., P. Geo., a geologist with more than 30 years of experience with government geoscience surveys and mineral exploration companies, and well known for delivering numerous workshops explaining mineral development to Indigenous communities.
These webinars were designed for economic development officers, land planners, community leadership and others interested in understanding the mining sector from an Indigenous perspective.
This 90 minute webinar is focused on information specific to Saskatchewan and
will aim to:
- Provide a description of the mineral exploration and mining activities, existing minerals/metals potential and where to find them
- Highlight the types of employment and economic/business opportunities through the procurement of goods and services required by the mining industry
- Present leading examples of Indigenous companies and communities benefiting from the mining sector.
Presentation download PDF.
Saskatchewan Mining/Exploration Resource Guide
June 9 - 11:00am MT / 1:00pm ET
Presentation: Steps to Becoming a Successful Exporter
Steps to Becoming a Successful Exporter
Exporting your product to a foreign market can be a complex process, as it may require market research, finding new customers, shipping your goods, and ensuring you get paid. Having a solid export plan and understanding the requirements around each step of the process will help ensure your success as an exporter.
Join EDC on June 9 for a presentation on navigating the steps to becoming a successful exporter. Topics covered will include:
- How to build an export strategy
- The roadmap of steps involved in exporting your product or service
- How to get your product to the customer
- How to reduce risks for your company and ensure you get paid
You will also have the opportunity to submit your questions during the Q&A session.
Todd Evans - National Lead, Indigenous Exporters, Export Development Canada As National Lead for Indigenous Exporters, Todd’s role is to advance Export Development Canada’s understanding of the needs and challenges of the Indigenous business community, and to lead EDC’s strategy for serving this market. Todd is responsible for EDC’s engagement with external stakeholders and Indigenous clients. He works closely with his EDC colleagues and senior management to support the growing export needs of Indigenous businesses.
Prior to taking on his current role, Todd was a principal with EDC’s Economics team. His previous positions at EDC include director of economic analysis and forecasting, and director of the corporate research department. Before joining EDC in 1997, Todd worked with various public and private sector organizations including Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, the Economic Council of Canada, the Conference Board of Canada and HLB. His areas of expertise include economic development and international trade.
During his 23 years with EDC, Todd has led numerous initiatives including development of the Corporation’s Canadian economic benefits framework, developing the Global Export Forecast and he is a key author of EDC’s integrative trade methodology. He has published several articles on issues around international trade, foreign investment and global supply chains. More recently, he has been working closely with a team of his EDC colleagues and Indigenous business partners to build and implement EDC’s Indigenous export strategy.
Todd has a BA degree in economics and statistics from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a MA degree in economics from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, Todd is proud of his Mi’kmaw culture. He is a traditional pow wow dancer and plans to spend a lot more time on the pow wow trail when he retires.
Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, Todd is proud of his Mi’kmaq culture. He is a traditional powwow dancer and plans to spend a lot more time on the pow wow trail when he retires.
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June 2
10:00am PT / 11:00am MT / 1:00pm ET
Presentation: Exporting and the Trade Commissioner Service
Join members of the Trade Commissioner Service for a discussion on how can they help companies who are looking to go global. Learn about their funding program, the benefit of free trade agreements, and about their Seattle office’s current engagements with Indigenous businesses.
Presenters:
Anik Des Marais, Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada
Anik has been working for Global Affairs Canada for more than 15 years. She worked in international development in Ottawa and abroad at Canada’s embassies in China and Peru and at the Canadian High Commission in Kenya. She joined the CanExport team in 2019 and is responsible for promoting the program and managing CanExport Innovation
Debra Boyce, Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada
Christophe Rouleau, Trade Commissioner, TCS Engagement Division, Global Affairs Canada
After a year working on CETA advocacy in the Mission of Canada to the European Union, Christophe joined the TCS Engagement Division in 2016, developing the Canada Tariff Finder for Global Affairs Canada. He has helped develop the CETA training and developed the CPTPP training, delivering them to Trade Commissioners and partners across the Asia-Pacific and Europe. He also has experience in the financial industry and working at the Quebec General Delegation in Mexico. Christophe holds a BA in International Studies from Université de Montreal and an MA in International Studies and Negotiations from Université Laval and University of Oslo.
Jérôme Pischella, Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner, Consulate of Canada in Seattle
With over 20 years of experience working with Canadian exporters and innovators, Jérôme Pischella has been Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Consulate of Canada in Seattle since July 2019, overseeing Canadian interests in Washington State, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska.
Jérôme was previously posted in a similar capacity in Denver, Colorado from July 2014 to 2019, covering Colorado, Utah, Kansas, Wyoming and Montana.
Jérôme was Counsellor, Science and Technology at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC, from September 2010 to June 2014. In this capacity, he specialized in facilitating innovation links between Canada and the United States, whether for the government, the private sector or academia.
He spent the 2 previous years in Rabat, Morocco as Senior Trade Commissioner and director of the trade section, with a focus on aerospace, agriculture and education promotion.
Prior to joining Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, he worked for 7 years with Export Development Canada, most notably as a Small Business specialist. Jérôme holds a BA in International Commerce from ESCM (Poitiers, France) and a MA in International Business Analysis from Leicester University, UK.
Presentation file (PDF) - EN
Presentation file (PDF) - FR
TCS Information (PDF) - EN
TCS Information (PDF) - FR
CanExport Presentation (PDF) - EN
CanExport Presentation (PDF) - FR
Free Trade Agreements (PDF) - EN
Free Trade Agreements (PDF) - FR
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May 26 IHII Webinar - Tools Designed to Support Success
The Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative, an innovative housing programs launched under Impact Canada umbrella, selected 24 projects from 342 applications, to participate in the Accelerator Phase for up to 18 months to refine their ideas. Projects that successfully fulfill the evaluation criteria will move to implementation. The program, delivered through Cando, began in January 2020 with an intensive four-day workshop that introduced project leads and co-leads to MASS Design Group's Planning for Indigenous Impact methodology for planning housing projects.
In this webinar, Olive Crane, co-lead for Abegweit First Nation's passive solar housing will share how they are using the Project Assessment Tool and MASS Design Group methodology to refine their ideas.
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May 19 - 11:00am MT / 1:00pm ET
Presentation: Business Strategies & Planning: Lenders Perspective - BMO Bank of Montreal
Synopsis: Business planning is essential for all businesses to succeed. This workshop will provide insight from a Lender’s perspective: by providing high-level guidance for business operators when seeking credit. The workshop will also include 2 live case studies, outlining the process, obstacles, and outcome.
Speakers:
Doug Bourque –
Vice President, BMO Bank of Montreal Indigenous Banking BC/Yukon
Doug has worked in the financial services industry for 40 years – with majority being in Commercial Banking. The past 27yrs have been in the Indigenous market. In his current role, Doug is responsible for the strategy and business development activities for First Nations and Indigenous entities in the Province of BC and Yukon. He also works closely with BMO’s National Office of Indigenous Banking, assisting with the development of national strategies. Doug currently chairs the Finance Committee for Williams Lake First Nation. He is currently a member of the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association, the National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association, the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers, and is committed to providing the Indigenous communities with improved access to financial products and services.
Cloyd Bathan –
Vice President, BMO Bank of Montreal Indigenous Banking Alberta/NWT
Cloyd is with BMO’s Indigenous Banking Division, and is responsible for both the internal and external relationships with Indigenous Nations, clients and stakeholders across all lines of business. Cloyd also serves as a leader externally, advocating and representing BMO Financial Group, developing and nurturing relationships with leaders and associations at both the provincial and national levels, and leading the development and positioning of holistic financial solutions. Cloyd brings a wealth of knowledge with over 27 years of Personal & Commercial Banking experience. Prior to his current role, Cloyd was a Senior Relationship Manager on Vancouver Island, and responsible for managing BMO’s largest portfolio of Indigenous communities & their related economic development entities.
John Pereira –
Senior Relationship Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal, Canadian Commercial Banking (BC)
John has been with BMO Bank of Montreal for 14 years and part of the financial services industry for 20 years. John has extensive lending and financial management experience and specializes in developing solutions to help clients reach their community, business and financial goals. John is a graduate of the University of Victoria and also has attained the Certified Financial Planner Designation (CFP). John believes in giving back to the community and is currently on the Board of Gorge Soccer Association. John manages a portfolio of primarily Indigenous relationships on Vancouver Island and surrounding areas.
Dejan Dimic –
Senior Relaionship Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal, Canadian Commercial Banking (AB North & NWT)
Dejan (Day-awn) has been with BMO Bank of Montreal since 2018 and has worked in the industry since 2014. He is responsible for managing and maintaining a diversified portfolio of business with a focus on Indigenous Relationships in Northern Alberta and across the Northwest Territories. The team has successfully supported several First Nations, Economic Development Corporations, and Indigenous entrepreneurs in achieving community and financial goals. In his free time, Dejan volunteers his time to various community support initiatives such as the Food Bank and Habitat for Humanity.
Download Presention File (PDF)
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May 12th
IHII lead innovator Kelly Pruden and co-lead Shaun Dyck with the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. will explain how they successfully navigated through the Accelerator Phase of the Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative to move to the Implementation Phase for the Round Prairie Elders’ Complex – a facility with 26 one-bedroom units and an area to support community activities and services, located in Saskatoon, SK to house Métis Elders.
They will provide an overview of their project, including insight on-how they leveraged the $2.2M provided by IHII to facilitate a project with a value exceeding $5.6M and how they promoted opportunities for Indigenous businesses and service providers through their project.
Presenters:
Shaun Dyck
Shaun Dyck has 14 years of experience and success in housing development, business planning and economic development. He has conducted housing and business sector research, and developed plans and proposals that have attracted millions in federal, provincial, municipal and private funding for housing units, homelessness programs, and business development.
Before joining CUMFI, Shaun spent eight years leading a non-profit specializing in housing research and development, and managed investments of over $17 Million in federal homelessness funding. He has knowledge in the design, implementation and oversight of capital and service programs which provides a solid foundation for housing and support program development in Saskatoon.
Kelly Pruden
Kelly Pruden has an extensive professional career pursuing Metis Economic and Social development. Joining in CUMFI in 2017, Kelly has focused on capital projects and business development opportunities which provide long term feasibility and employment opportunities for the Metis.
Kelly has spent the past 25 years advocating for Metis self-reliance and self-determination. With a focus on building strong communities through social and economic development within Metis organizations Kelly believes in sustainability through wealth creation.
With beliefs grounded in Metis inherent rights and a focus on future generations, Kelly is committed in ensuring CUMFI and its partners are successful in its developments.
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Title: First Nations Organizational Transformation This workshop will introduce participants to the concept of leading First Nation organizational transformation. This workshop explores the critical ingredients that support organization transformation starting with cultural revitalization, values-based / vision focused leadership, organizational development (including cultural revitalization, organizational learning, organizational design and supportive interventions).
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Speakers: Laara YaghuJaanas & Mark Salter |
Wednesday - April 7, 2021 |
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Title: TAED/PAED Presentation Join us as we discuss the requirements for Cando’s Technical and Professional Aboriginal Economic Development Certification. Cando’s TAED and PAED certification recognizes the educational and professional level of experience that all candidates enrolled in the process have. This level of recognition confirms the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill the requirements of their position more effectively, and supports their career paths in the field of Indigenous Community Economic Development and related professional areas. |
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Speakers: Carmelle Nepoose and Anita Boyle |
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March 24 & 31
Indigenous Business Database and Federal Government Procurement
David Acco with Accosys and Daniel Sandoz with OSME and PSPC - discuss the Indigenous Business Database and it's vital role in assisting companies secure contracts with government.
- Overview of Indigenous Procurement Opportunities – 30 Min
- Being Indigenous business (business case)
- PSAB, ITB, IPC, Corporate Diversity Spend
- Finding Opportunities - Buy and Sell, Provincial Procurement, Corporate Procurement
- Preparing Bids – Government vs. Corporate
- Certification
- Supplier Database
- Overview of the COVID 19 Supplier Data Intro – 10 Min
- Overview of the Concierge Service – 10 Min
- Q and A – 10 Min
Download presentention from Daniel Sandoz - PSPC
Download presentation from David Acco - Accosys
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24 Mars - March 24th
Possibilités liées au recyclage et à l’élimination des épaves et navires accidentés, abandonnés ou dangereux - français
Êtes-vous intéressé à apprendre comment travailler avec le gouvernement fédéral pour fournir des services reliés à l'élimination écologique des épaves et navires accidentés, abandonnés ou dangereux dans les eaux canadiennes?
Désirez-vous en savoir plus sur comment commencer?
https://youtu.be/E_22i-nuZ44
Download presentention de Daniel Sandoz-BPME
Download presentation de Chantal Pilon-PSPC
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March 17th
Presentation: First Nation-Municipal Economic Recovery and Resilience:
The Experience of the South Island Prosperity Partnership (BC)
First Nation-Municipal Economic Recovery and Resilience: The Experience of the South Island Prosperity Partnership (BC)
Across borders and jurisdictions, natural disasters and economic impacts of COVID-19 have thrust emergency preparedness and economic recovery onto government radars. First Nations and municipalities have unique jurisdictions and responsibilities to their community members; they also often lack the fiscal and human capacity for effective preparedness, response, and recovery. However, a ‘stronger together’ approach can lead to better outcomes.
The First Nation – Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) has created the Economic Recovery and Resilience: A Guide for First Nation–Municipal Collaboration to support First Nations and municipalities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters of any kind together. It establishes a framework, informed by national best practices, for communities who want to begin or strengthen emergency management and economic recovery partnerships.
We are excited to have the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP), a coalition of 9 First Nations, 10 municipal governments, businesses, NGOs, chambers of commerce, financial and educational institutions from Vancouver Island join us to share about their experience working together on Reboot – Greater Victoria’s Economic Recovery Plan (2020 – 2022). On behalf of SIPP, we will be joined by:
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Christina Clarke, CEO, Songhees Development Corporation, joining in her capacity as Chair of the Indigenous Prosperity Centre Working Group
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Kear Porttris, Principal, Relationship Manager, Gwaii Engineering joining in his capacity as Board Director, South Island Prosperity Partnership
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Elysia Glover, Manager of Strategic Partnerships, South Island Prosperity Partnership
They will share about what SIPP is and does, how it is helping to reboot the region’s economy with a focus on inclusivity, and how other regions in Canada might learn from their example.
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March 17th
Presentation: Information sessions for Indigenous businesses:
Opportunities related to the recycling and disposal of wrecked,
abandoned or hazardous watercraft in Canada
Click here for recording and presentation materials from this session.
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March 10th
Indigenous Business Database and Federal Government Procurement
David Acco with Accosys and Daniel Sandoz with OSME and PSPC - discuss the Indigenous Business Database and it's vital role in assisting companies secure contracts with government.
- Overview of Indigenous Procurement Opportunities – 30 Min
- Being Indigenous business (business case)
- PSAB, ITB, IPC, Corporate Diversity Spend
- Finding Opportunities - Buy and Sell, Provincial Procurement, Corporate Procurement
- Preparing Bids – Government vs. Corporate
- Certification
- Supplier Database
- Overview of the COVID 19 Supplier Data Intro – 10 Min
- Overview of the Concierge Service – 10 Min
- Q and A – 10 Min
Download presentention from Daniel Sandoz - PSPC
Download presentation from David Acco - Accosys
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March 3rd
Presentation: Tips to Maximize your business during and after COVID-19
11:00am MST
(10:00am PST; 11:00am MST; 12:00pm CST; 1:00pm EST; 2:00pm AST)
Learn how to review and change your business’s cash management practices so less cash is required to operate.
Join us to learn about the key concepts of cash management, working capital and operational efficiency and how to apply them in your business.
Register for this webinar to learn how to:
- review and change cash management practices
- spend less cash to operate your business
- project and analyze cash needs
- Do we have enough cash to pay expenses?
- How much cash do we need to survive 3-6 months?
- Can I free up some cash from the business?
- How can I get customers to pay on time?
- How can I get customers during this pandemic crisis?
- Are we managing cash efficiently?
Presenter: Tami Zaranski, CPA
Cando in Partnership with BDC, Vancouver, BC.
Downloads:
FL-SMB- Glossary-Of-Terms-Maximizing-Your-Business
FL-SMB-Implementation-Checklist-Maximizing-Your-Business
FL-SMB-Session-Maximizing-Your-Business
FL-Host-Evaluation-form
FL-SMB-Session-Evaluation-form
FL-Volunteer-Evaluation-form
February 24th
Presentation: Where do Indigenous people want to go in the agricultural sector? What we have heard. - Farm Credit Canada
Join Shaun Soonias from Farm Credit Canada and Jennifer Wright from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council where they will share highlights from two research projects conducted to better understand the needs, interests and support required from First Nation, Métis and Inuit agricultural and farming operators throughout Canada.
Jennifer Wright from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
Shaun Soonias is the Director, Indigenous Relations with Farm Credit Canada
Download FCC Indigenous Agriculture Report
Download CAHRC Indigenous Agriculture Report
Download FCC/CAHRC Questionnaire
Please email completed questionnaires to: shaun.soonias@fcc-fac.ca
February 17th
Presentation: Doing business with the Government of Canada
The Government of Canada is one of the largest purchasers of goods and services in the Canada. Each year, the federal government spends up to $20 billion on goods, services, and in construction. Want to learn how your business can do business with the federal government?
Learn how the government does its buying, how you can to register to sell to the government, keep track of opportunities and more.
We will be looking at:
- How the Government of Canada does its buying
- How to register to sell to Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- An overview of the BuyandSell.gc.ca website
- Understanding the role of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
- The essentials to get started in the contracting process
Presenter: Daniel Sandoz
Download Presentation PDF file
The document can also be found on buyandsell.gc.ca using the following link:
February 3rd
Presentation: Introduction to Export Development Canada and Exporting
Indigenous companies face a unique set of challenges when starting and running a business. Join Todd Evans, EDC’s National Lead for Indigenous-led Exporters, as he explains how exporting and selling to international customers can support your economic development strategy. Topics covered will include:
- Overview of EDC’s financial and knowledge services.
- Tips on developing an export strategy.
- How EDC and its partners can work with you and your client companies to develop and support export development strategies.
Download Presentation PDF
Presenter: Todd Evans - National Lead, Indigenous Exporters, Export Development Canada
January 27th & 29th
Presentation: How to Apply to the Community Opportunity Readiness Program CORP (BC Region)
Description: Indigenous Services Canada BC Region is accepting applications for the 2021-22 Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP) for economic development project-based funding (funding up to $250,000). Join this webinar to find out more about CORP and how to apply to the program.
Speakers: Joshua de Guzman; Don Potter, and Vanessa Schols
Joshua de Guzman is the ISC Economic Development Officer for Northeast,
Cariboo, Nechako and Kootenay Regions of BC
Don Potter is the ISC Economic Development Officer for the Vancouver Island,
South Coast and North Coast regions of BC
Vanessa Schols is the ISC Economic Development Officer for the Mainland,
Southwest, Thompson and Okanagan Regions of BC
January 27th
Presentation: Partnerships and Solutions for Indigenous Health Systems Strengthening: a CESO perspective
Description:
CESO believes that addressing inequalities and improving access to wellness services creates an environment where members of Indigenous communities can fully participate and benefit from economic growth. For over 50 years, CESO has been working in partnership with Indigenous communities to strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes across Canada from coast to coast to coast. This presentation will highlight some of the community challenges and solutions within Indigenous health systems through the lens of CESO’s projects and experts. The presentation will also offer community-led and creative solutions that First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and communities could draw from to empower their health care planning.
Presented by:
Kim Bulger
Eiliyah Deewan
https://youtu.be/KX38Lo_hMVU
January 20th
Presentation: A Guide to First Nations and Indigenous Co-operative Development
Description:
Co-operatives First has developed a guide to co-op development for First Nations and Indigenous communities. The guide recognizes the legal, economic, and social complexities of starting a business in many of these communities, and outlines the steps required to develop a co-operative.
This presentation will introduce you to the guide, how to use it, and some of the external supports available to economic and community leaders hoping to leverage the co-operative model to increase economic development in their communities.
Presenter: Dan Matthews
Download this presentation (PDF)
https://youtu.be/BC7xCC27mrI
January 13th
Presentation: Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative: Accelerator to Implementation
The Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative is designed to support innovative approaches that help address housing needs in Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Services Canada partnered with Cando to deliver the initiative. This session will provide you with a brief overview of the Initiative and feature two projects to share about their projects and how they excelled through the Accelerator Phase into the Implementation phase.
We celebrate two IHII projects as they move forward with implementing their project ideas from the Accelerator Phase. Project representatives from the two projects will provide insight on learnings gained while on the IHII accelerator journey, what worked well, the work arounds they made to address challenges that popped up and respond to questions you may have.
Presenters:
CYNTHIA DESJARLAIS – LEAD INNOVATOR:
Cynthia Desjarlais is a proud member of the Muskowekwan First Nation located in southeast Saskatchewan. She is married with three grown children and two grandchildren. Cynthia is currently in her second term as a Band Councillor and has served as a Health Director and Human Resources at MFN and the Touchwood Agency Tribal Council.
RACHELLE HOLTERMAN – PROJECT COORDINATOR:
Rachelle Holterman has been working alongside Chief Reginald Bellerose and Councillor Cynthia Desjarlais in advancing this project and engaging the community for the last three years. Rachelle is a Partner and Senior Project Director with Holterman Waller Strategy Inc. out of Regina, Saskatchewan.
KIM F. SIGURDSON - LEAD INNOVATOR:
I am an Indigenous businessman, journalist, and advocate for Indigenous people.
Over the past 30 years, I have worked with Indigenous people in rural and remote communities in economic development, infrastructure, social issues and trade.
My company, Indigenous Innovations Corporation is a registered Indigenous Corporation with the Government of Canada and offers a variety of alternative energy solutions for Indigenous people throughout the Americas. It is also involved in many other business opportunities that revolve around First Nations and Native American Tribes.
https://youtu.be/nlgDphDJ_LA
December 16th
Presentation: Introduction to Matrimonial Real Property
Description:
In 1986, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Derrickson v. Derrickson, and Paul v. Paul, that provincial laws relating to matrimonial real property (MRP) cannot apply to alter individual interests in reserve lands, as these are within the jurisdiction of Parliament (“Indians, and Lands reserved for the Indians” - s. 91(24) Constitution Act, 1867). This presentation will explore the constitutional issues identified by those cases and the measures taken to fill the legislative gap. We will examine the components of the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interest or Rights Act including the law-making provisions and the provisional federal rules that apply until such time as a First Nation enacts its own law. While the provisional federal rules apply on most First Nations effective December 16, 2014, the presentation will also clarify the applicability of the those rules to First Nations managing their lands outside of the Indian Act.
Presenter: Kathy McCue, NALMA
https://youtu.be/RtHWTV7QFvs
December 9th
Promoting Partnerships
Description:
First Nations partnering with each other is not a new concept. Historically, partnerships between communities have taken many forms. Tribal councils and limited partnerships are recent examples. A few enterprising Nations are testing other pathways. One of these pathways is the co-operative legal corporate structure. In this workshop, Trista Pewapisconias, a member of Little Pine First Nation, takes you through an exploration of this unique corporate structure, ways partnerships form using the model, and how these partnerships improve economic opportunities for communities.
Presenter: Trista Pewapisconias
Download Presentation PDF file format.
https://youtu.be/D26JyyABpl0
December 2nd
Developing a Community Land Use Plan on First Nation Lands
Community land use planning (LUP) is the process of allocating lands, community resources, facilities, and services with a view to maintain and improve the physical environment and the economic and social conditions of a community. This process helps to enable First Nation communities to reach unique goals for their lands, ensure sustainable development, affirm rights, establish community values on the development of their lands, and determine future land uses. This webinar will provide an overview of community land use planning from a First Nation perspective, and guide participants through the process of initiating a land use plan.
Presenter: James Roach
James Roach, MCIP, RPP is the Land Use Planning Coordinator at the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association, where his focus is to build Land Use Planning capacity and provide support to First Nations communities. His areas of expertise include community land use planning and engagement, economic and sustainable development, lands management and developing strategic partnerships. James is an Ojibway of Batchewana First Nation in Northern Ontario.
Download Presentation:
Cando BC Links to Learning Webinar in PDF
Watch Recording of this webinar by James Roach, NALMA:
https://youtu.be/VVUdZf-9ptw
September 29th
Clean Energy and Eonomic Development Solutions for Communities
Kelsey Harmse from Gitxsan Development Corporation + NRCan Staff
Natural Resources Canada's Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program supports projects across Canada to reduce the reliance of rural and remote communities on diesel fuel for heat and power, with particular emphasis on Indigenous communities.
CERRC-BioHeat Projects reduce the use of fossil fuels through the installation or retrofit of proven forest-based biomass heating options in communities or for industrial applications
Kelsey Harmse from Gitxsan Development Corporation will be joining us to discuss their experience with Indigenous-led, forest-based biomass heating projects.
https://youtu.be/Pau4F5SeQio
September 23rd
Establishing and Re-establishing Effective Development Corporations
Laara Yaghujaanas, M.A. and Mark F. Salter, Carden Consulting
This workshop will introduce participants to the strategic level decisions that leaders must make when establishing, or re-establishing, a First Nations Development Corporation and good corporate governance. Topics will include legal structure best practices, and what key information is needed for key documents (articles of incorporation and corporate governance policies) to mitigate risk, improve success, and improve performance from a community owned development corporation.
Learning outcomes include:
- Understanding the importance of values, principles, mandate (purpose) and mission;
- Understanding the importance of performance measures and limits;
- Understand how to establish a competency matrix to recruit Board members;
- Understand Shareholder and Board member roles and responsibilities;
- Understand the importance of corporate governance policies (framework review, including issue resolution, strategic planning and reporting to remain accountable);
- Understanding the importance of an on-going community advisory (to build awareness, business capacity and economic diversification, understanding, ensure effectiveness through the development and sharing of aligned opportunities that are responsive to community needs/interests, and support good corporate governance); and
- The importance of repayment and/or reinvestment planning and agreements.
https://youtu.be/is7Y_A7fvfU
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July 15th
Establishing Effective Development Corporations
Laara Yaghujaanas, M.A. and Mark F. Salter, Carden Consulting
This workshop will introduce participants to the strategic level decisions that leaders must make when establishing, or re-establishing, a First Nations Development Corporation and good corporate governance. Topics will include legal structure best practices, and what key information is needed for key documents (articles of incorporation and corporate governance policies) to mitigate risk, improve success, and improve performance from a community owned development corporation.
Learning outcomes include:
- Understanding the importance of values, principles, mandate (purpose) and mission;
- Understanding the importance of performance measures and limits;
- Understand how to establish a competency matrix to recruit Board members;
- Understand Shareholder and Board member roles and responsibilities;
- Understand the importance of corporate governance policies (framework review, including issue resolution, strategic planning and reporting to remain accountable);
- Understanding the importance of an on-going community advisory (to build awareness, business capacity and economic diversification, understanding, ensure effectiveness through the development and sharing of aligned opportunities that are responsive to community needs/interests, and support good corporate governance); and
- The importance of repayment and/or reinvestment planning and agreements.
https://youtu.be/eFyrHO0kB-g
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July 8th
Workshop Description: First Nations Good Governance & Designing Self-Governments
Laara Yaghujaanas, M.A. and Mark F. Salter, Carden Consulting
This workshop will introduce participants to the concept of Good Governance, what it means, the roles and responsibilities of leaders, and organizational development for First Nations and their Development Corporations.This workshop will also introduce how First Nations can start to design culturally relevant governing systems, as they move into self-governance.
Learning outcomes include:
- Understanding what good governance is;
- Roles and Responsibilities of leaders;
- How Good Governance supports organizational development and improved performance;
- Designing First Nations Self-Governments; and Transitioning Governance Policies into Laws.
https://youtu.be/PvtgexGSkks
Laara Yaghujaanas
Mark F. Salter
September 9th
Making Economic Resiliency and Recovery The New Norm
Dale Wheeldon and Colleen Bond, EDCD Consulting
All over the world, communities and their economic development efforts are navigating uncharted waters. The COVID-19 pandemic has opened many questions about a post-COVID economy. While COVID-19 has been a devastating disaster affecting the world there are other disasters that can happen at any time and hit at a more local level. It does not matter if it is a flood, a fire, the closure of your major employer or something else that unexpectedly negatively impacts your economy. These disasters seem to be happening more frequently and your community needs to be prepared to ensure you have a resilient community if one happens. This session explores what you need to do to be ready for an economic disaster and to address current challenges impacting our economy.
https://youtu.be/xJD9E-Gc58Y
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September 2nd
The 13 Things You Need to Know for Successful Economic Development
Dale Wheeldon and Colleen Bond, EDCD Consulting
The reasons why communities will engage in economic development activities varies greatly. Each community has unique characteristics and their own reasons for actively engaging in economic development.
Communities understand to create economic diversity, maintain and expand infrastructure, create a sustainable economy and to increase their ability to meet the needs of residents and businesses; they need to develop their economic development focus and goals.
The more you understand about economic development, the more effective you can be in supporting your community's economic development efforts.
This session is directed to all elected leaders including Chief and Council, Economic Development Corporations and all staff.
https://youtu.be/u5KBSwtjfSY
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August 5th
Making Economic Resiliency and Recovery The New Norm
Dale Wheeldon and Colleen Bond, EDCD Consulting
All over the world, communities and their economic development efforts are navigating uncharted waters. The COVID-19 pandemic has opened many questions about a post-COVID economy. While COVID-19 has been a devastating disaster affecting the world there are other disasters that can happen at any time and hit at a more local level. It does not matter if it is a flood, a fire, the closure of your major employer or something else that unexpectedly negatively impacts your economy. These disasters seem to be happening more frequently and your community needs to be prepared to ensure you have a resilient community if one happens. This session explores what you need to do to be ready for an economic disaster and to address current challenges impacting our economy.
https://youtu.be/xJD9E-Gc58Y
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July 22nd
The 13 Things You Need to Know for Successful Economic Development
Dale Wheeldon and Colleen Bond, EDCD Consulting
The reasons why communities will engage in economic development activities varies greatly. Each community has unique characteristics and their own reasons for actively engaging in economic development.
Communities understand to create economic diversity, maintain and expand infrastructure, create a sustainable economy and to increase their ability to meet the needs of residents and businesses; they need to develop their economic development focus and goals.
The more you understand about economic development, the more effective you can be in supporting your community's economic development efforts.
This session is directed to all elected leaders including Chief and Council, Economic Development Corporations and all staff.
https://youtu.be/nyQLw5oP9ao
Dale Wheeldon, President and CEO, BC Economic Development Association
Colleen Bond, EDCD Consulting
