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
