Cando

Cando National Indigenous Organization focused on building capacity in Indigenous community Ec Dev.

To build capacity, which strengthens Indigenous economies by providing programs and services to Economic Development Officers.

- Established in 1990 by Indigenous Economic Development Officers (EDOs) from across Canada
- Serving members for 30 years
- Hosted 27 Annual National Conferences
- Publish Cando Connect Magazine quarterly & (e) Connect electronic newsletter weekly
- Publish the Journal

of Aboriginal Economic Development, the only journal of its kind in Canada
- Designed and implemented (by practicing EDOs) the Certified Aboriginal Economic Developer Process for economic development professionals
- Accredited 8 post-secondary programs to deliver the Technician Level of the Certified Aboriginal Economic Developer Process
- Indigenous-controlled, community-based and membership driven
- Federally and Provincially registered, non-profit society governed by a national volunteer Board of Directors representing each province & territory in Canada

Design the 2026 Cando Conference LogoCando invites local Indigenous artists to design a logo for the upcoming 32nd Annua...
06/03/2026

Design the 2026 Cando Conference Logo
Cando invites local Indigenous artists to design a logo for the upcoming 32nd Annual National Conference & AGM
to be held in Victoria, BC on October 5-8, 2026.
This year’s conference theme is:
“Flowing with Abundance: Indigenous Prosperity Through Knowledge, Partnership & Renewal”
Cando will pay up to $500 for a winning design!
Deadline for logo submissions: June 30, 2026
More info.:
https://www.edo.ca/conference/2026/conference-logo

Youth ConnectJune 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm MTTitle: Answering the Call: The Journey in Youth Leadership and Communit...
06/03/2026

Youth Connect
June 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm MT
Title: Answering the Call: The Journey in Youth Leadership and Community Development

Description: Charly Gilpin is a Two-Spirit Cree person from Wemindji in Eeyou Istchee, located along the eastern shores of James Bay. She is the Youth Chief in Wemindji, elected by the Youth members to lead the Youth Council for a term of 3 years. Charly shares her journey as a young advocate, and how she answered her call into leadership, governance and community service.
https://www.edo.ca/youth/cando-youth-connect

Design the 2026 Cando Conference LogoCando invites local Indigenous artists to design a logo for the upcoming 32nd Annua...
06/03/2026

Design the 2026 Cando Conference Logo

Cando invites local Indigenous artists to design a logo for the upcoming 32nd Annual National Conference & AGM
to be held in Victoria, BC on October 5-8, 2026.

This year’s conference theme is:
“Flowing with Abundance: Indigenous Prosperity Through Knowledge, Partnership & Renewal”

Cando will pay up to $500 for a winning design!
Deadline for logo submissions: June 30, 2026
More info.:
https://www.edo.ca/conference/2026/conference-logo

Cando Youth ConnectDate: May 21st - 12:00pm - 1:00pm MTTitle: Carrying Responsibility: My Journey as a Young CouncillorD...
05/20/2026

Cando Youth Connect
Date: May 21st - 12:00pm - 1:00pm MT
Title: Carrying Responsibility: My Journey as a Young Councillor
Description: Ever wondered what it’s like to be elected to Council in your twenties?
In this session, Denise shares her journey as a young Councillor, learning through experience and carrying responsibility for decisions that impact her community. This discussion explores the realities of stepping into leadership at a young age, the importance of aligning decisions with long-term community priorities, and how young people can play a meaningful role in building strong, self-determined communities.
Speaker: Denise Boyer-Payette
https://www.edo.ca/youth/cando-youth-connect

2026 Cando National ConferenceCall for SpeakersFor its 32nd Annual National Conference & AGM to be held October 5-8, 202...
05/20/2026

2026 Cando National Conference
Call for Speakers
For its 32nd Annual National Conference & AGM
to be held October 5-8, 2026
Victoria, British Columbia.
Check out details:
https://www.edo.ca/conference/2026/speakers

Cando is at BC EDA Economic Summit delivering EDO Accredited Training with our partner NVIT. ACED 180: Project Managemen...
05/11/2026

Cando is at BC EDA Economic Summit delivering EDO Accredited Training with our partner NVIT.
ACED 180: Project Management with instructor Andrew Leach.
More: https://www.edo.ca/certification

Cando is attending NACCA's Indigenous Prosperity Forum at Hilton Lac Leamy. Come drop by the Cando booth and say "Hi".ht...
05/06/2026

Cando is attending NACCA's Indigenous Prosperity Forum at Hilton Lac Leamy.
Come drop by the Cando booth and say "Hi".
https://naccaforum.com/

May 5th is Red Dress Day
05/05/2026

May 5th is Red Dress Day

AFN National Chief Amy Woodhouse Nepinak speaks to delegates at the 9th Annual First Nations Major Projects Coalition Co...
04/30/2026

AFN National Chief Amy Woodhouse Nepinak speaks to delegates at the 9th Annual First Nations Major Projects Coalition Conference in Toronto.

Cando is attending the 9th Annual First Nations Major Projects Coalition Conference in Toronto.
04/30/2026

Cando is attending the 9th Annual First Nations Major Projects Coalition Conference in Toronto.

Address

21559 Chief Lapotac Boulevard
Edmonton, AB
T7X3Y3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17809900303

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