Economic Development Opportunity
Community Disaster Recovery & Restart
Find tools and resources to help communities prepare for disasters, and guidance for economic developers to enhance community resilience through effective disaster preparedness strategies.
Community Self-Assessment
What economic development assets does your community already have? What do you need to move forward with community economic development? Take this community self-assessment to find out.
Economic Development Awards
In 1995 the Cando Economic Developer of the Year Award was created to recognize and promote recent or long-standing Indigenous economic development initiatives throughout Canada.
First Nations Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative
The Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) facilitates partnerships between neighbouring First Nations and municipalities. Find new ways to work together to address regional issues and build a stronger, more sustainable economy for everyone.
Interview with Chief Louie, Osoyoos First Nation, British Columbia
Chief Louie discusses the development of the Osoyoos First Nation's business ventures, including the $100 million Nk’Mip Resort, and the importance of realistic expectations in partnerships.
Interview with Vaughn Sunday, Akwesasne First Nation, Ontario
Vaughn Sunday describes how the Akwesasne First Nation has used partnerships to successfully develop projects such as a subdivision and a tobacco quota system. He also discusses challenges which taught valuable lessons.
Mining and Indigenous Economic Development: Tools for Communities
Region-specific webinars, sponsored by Natural Resources Canada, present minerals maps, outline business and employment opportunities and showcase successful Indigenous ventures in mining procurement.
Procurement Resources & Videos
Cando's Roadmap of the Federal Procurement Process for Indigenous Businesses is a strategic guide designed to help Indigenous businesses navigate government contracting.
Stronger Together: First Nations Municipal Partnership
Through CEDI, Kebaowek First Nation (formerly Eagle Village First Nation), the Town of Témiscaming, and the Municipality of Kipawa developed a tripartite friendship, a shared tourism strategy and started exploring a coordinated approach to regional economic development.