Economic Development Youth Summit - 2022

Applications are now closed for this event!
Thanks to everyone for applying.

2022 EDYS Highlights Video

2022 EDYS Group Presentation Winners:

First Place - Group 7: Indgenuity Development Corporation
Team Members: Draco Dunphy, Kathleen Doxtator, Samantha Allan, Daniel Nychuk,
and Darian Edwards

Second Place - Group 6: 4B Development Corporation
Team Members: Tasmin Petrowsky, Salina Nichols, Jody Tulurialik, Trinity Maloney,
Sarah Jerome, and James Houle

Third Place - Group 1: Acahkosak Development Corporation
Team Members: Brayden Omeasoo-Steinhauer, Bianca Buffalo, Kelly Tsetta, Gaby Doucette, Hannah Surita Beaulieu, and Harveen Saini

Individual Award Winners:

For the Individual Awards: Draco Dunphy (Above left) was named Outstanding Delegate and James Houle (Above right) was recognized with the Mover & Shaker Award. Congratulations to both!

Day 1 highlights video!

Day 2 highlights video!

Co-MC: Michelle Nieviadomy
Co-MC: Hal Eagletail


Michelle Nieviadomy read bio	Hal Eagletail read bio

Welcome student delegates!

Welcome

Nathan Crow (Current Cando National Student Director) and Aubrey-Anne Laliberte-Pewapisconias (Former Cando National Student Director) welcome delegates and guests to the
5th Annual Economic Development Youth Summit.

Nathan Crow and EDYS Steering Committee welcome EDYS delegates.

Chief Roy Whitney-Onspot

Chief Roy Whitney-Onespot welcomes delegates
to Grey Eagle resort on TsuuT'ina Nation.

Ray Wanuch Welcome

Ray Wanuch - Cando Executive Director -
welcomes delegates and guests to EDYS.

Chief Roy Whitney-Onspot
Chief Roy Whitney-Onespot speaks about the role of technology in economic development for TsuuT'ina Nation.

Marissa Lawrence - Senior Project Officer, CEDI - leads delegates through the newspaper front page visioning exercise.

Newspaper

Group work: newspaper front page.

Newspaper

Group work: newspaper front page.

Newspaper

Group work: newspaper front page.

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Group work: newspaper front page.

Speaker's & Presenters!

Check out our updated listings
More speakers announced soon!

Testimonial

After reflecting on the youth summit that took place
a few weeks ago, I just wanted to let you know what
a life changing experience it was. I learnt valuable tips
and took away new knowledge that I will be able to
apply in the future. I have never experienced anything
quite like this conference that not only promoted the
Indigenous culture but combined it with an opportunity
for learning to take place.

I find there is still so much to learn and to have
the opportunity to attend again would be greatly appreciated.

– Youth Summit Delegate

Who can attend?

Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) and non-Indigenous youth (18-30 years) from throughout Canada!

Event features:

   Cultural Showcase
   Economic Development
   Workshops

   Land Management / Land Use
   Entrepreneurship
   Mentorship / Networking

What will you receive as a delegate?

Training:

• You and your fellow delegates will receive a Youth Summit Certificate of Completion.

• You will be provided accredited training FREE of charge - each delegate successfully completing the Youth Summit will receive course credit suitable for an Indigenous Economic Developer Certification. Course credits are from Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT).

Prizes:

• You and your fellow delegates will be placed into groups to compete for up to $4,900+ in prizes:

• First Place Team: $350 for each team member (up to $2,450)
• Second Place Team: $200 for each team member (up to $1,400)
• Third Place Team: $150 for each team member (up to $1,050)

• Two delegates will be selected as the "Mover & Shaker" and the "Outstanding Delegate" - each will be provided with a prize package.

• Loads of other draw prizes and incentives will be provided.

Free Registration, Travel, Accommodation, and Meals:

All selected youth delegates will be provided with free travel ( to and from the event host hotel) + accommodation + meals - thanks to the generosity of Cando and the event sponsors!

So tell us why you want to be a delegate!

Each year we receive 150-200 applications, but only about 50 delegates will be invited to participate - as selected by our conference organizing team.

It's not the first 50 applicants, but the 50 that best demonstrate how they are suitable to be selected a delegate. Show us why we should choose you to be a delegate!

Why should we select you?

What will you bring with you to this event and what do you hope to take with you after your participation at this event?

Applications Now Closed

Download Proposed 2022 Agenda at a Glance

Questions?
Elsie Moar at: elsie.moar@edo.ca

The Details!

Who is eligible?

The 2022 Economic Development Youth Summit is designed for First Nations, Métis, Inuit and non-Indigenous youth from across Canada within the ages of 18-30 years-old. The Youth Summit will promote the field of Community Economic Development and the role of the Economic Development Officer to youth.

You must not have attended the previous Youth Summits (2018-2019 & 2020-2021)

There is no registration fee for selected youth delegates!

Youth are provided with free registration + travel + accommodation + meals - thanks to the generosity of Cando and the event sponsors!

Platform:

The Youth Summit returns to an in-person event. With all delegates staying and meeting at Grey Eagle Resort on the TsuuT'ina Nation near Calgary, Alberta.

Each year we receive 150-200 applications, but only 50 delegates will be invited to participate - as selected by our conference organizing team.

It's not the first 50 applicants, but the 50 that best demonstrate how they are suitable to be a delegate. Show us why we should choose you to be a delegate!

What will you bring with you to this event and what do you hope to take with you after your participationat this event?