Joint Economic Development Initiative

08/27/2026

📢 JEDI is hiring an Entrepreneur Development Officer!

The JEDI team currently requires an Entrepreneur Development Officer. Reporting to the Economic Development Manager, the Entrepreneur Development Officer will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses, provincial and federal government departments, industry partners and JEDI staff participating in the business mentorship program to assist with finding new clients, markets and contracting opportunities.

For the full job posting visit: https://jedinb.ca/careers

If you are interested in this position, please submit your confidential resume and cover letter saved as one document to [email protected] stating Entrepreneur Development Officer in the subject line by 4:30 p.m. on September 18, 2026.

08/27/2026

What a great week! 🛠️ We had the pleasure of hosting the Indigenous Women of the Wabanaki Territories as part of the “Walking Together with Families Affected by Addiction” conference. With around 60 people in attendance, it was our biggest workshop yet!

Together, we made medicine boxes, shared some laughs, and had a wonderful time creating together.

A special thank you to Wade Wheaton from Skilled Trades NB for helping teach the workshop and guide everyone through the process. We truly appreciate your help!

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us and can’t wait to host more workshops in the future!

08/27/2026

Taking the next step in STEAM takes less than five minutes of your time today ⏰
We are closing final applications for the upcoming session in Fredericton very soon! Don't talk yourself out of a great opportunity to join a cohort built on respect, culture, and innovation.
Click here and let's get your journey started!
https://forms.microsoft.com/r/1G6htfBR1c

Taking the next step in STEAM takes less than five minutes of your time today ⏰

We are closing final applications for the upcoming session in Fredericton very soon! Don't talk yourself out of a great opportunity to join a cohort built on respect, culture, and innovation.

Click here and let's get your journey started!
https://forms.microsoft.com/r/1G6htfBR1c

08/25/2026

JEDI would like to congratulate the IM&M summer cohort on their graduation on August 13th, 2026. This cohort focused on community service by volunteering at Greener Village and Hayes Farm several times. The students walked away with valuable lessons on farming, food production, and working as a team. IM&M followed this up with a Barbeque and team building exercise to promote these skills.

JEDI’s Trades Program visited the students and taught them about plumbing, carpentry, and culinary careers. The students had the opportunity to make medicine boxes, ladder ball games, and got to work in the kitchens alongside a chef preparing several dishes. Wabanaki in Motion also provided the students with 2 workshops where they made cinch bags and learned about 3D printing, crafting items from design to finish.

The student also worked on employment seeking skills such Resume building and cover letters, and experienced buying work-appropriate attire with the IM&M coordinators. Two guest speakers from the ECE program and trades program meet the students' interests and potential career paths. Congratulations to Nolan Paul, Sarah Nash, Justice Nash, Zach Paul, Laurissa Albright, Seqouia Perley and Lennox Paul.

08/25/2026

Sign up now for JEDI’s Indigenous Youth Business Incubator Program!

Are you an Indigenous entrepreneur between the ages of 18 and 39 with a business idea you’re ready to grow? This 22-week program is designed to provide the guidance, support and connections you need to take your idea to the next level.

The program offers:
• Hands-on entrepreneurship and financial learning
• Support to develop your business idea into a start-up plan
• Personalized mentorship and a supportive peer network
• Weekly talking circles for connection and shared learning
• Access to grant opportunities after successful program completion

Open to Indigenous entrepreneurs ages 18 to 39 living in New Brunswick.

📅 Apply by September 4, 2026
📅 Program begins September 22, 2026
🔗 Sign up now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ci4sU9fP7EqjOb6_yfTxRg8-Bvnd9G5Fnf2tez6EWvxUMlBKRlNRQ0w3VlQ0NkpKU0UxV1AwQ1RJVi4u&route=shorturl

Have questions? Contact Laura at [email protected].

08/20/2026

Build Your Future in Civil Engineering!

Are you ready to start a career in the construction and engineering industry? Applications are now open for the Civil Engineering Technician (CET) Certificate Program!

Fully funded 1-year certificate program
Starting October 2026
Only 12 seats available!

Hands-on training in:
• Drone (UAS) technology
• Computer-aided drafting
• Surveying & site layout
• Stackable micro-credentials

This is an opportunity to gain practical, in-demand skills and take the next step toward a career in civil engineering.

Interested in applying? Contact:
[email protected] or [email protected]"

08/19/2026

Our upcoming WIMNB Cohort is now scheduled to start on August 31st. We are still welcoming more Indigenous youth to submit their registration right now!
👉 Secure your spot with us today: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/1G6htFBR1c

Important Update: There's still time to join the WIMNB Cohort 📢

Our upcoming WIMNB Cohort is now scheduled to start on August 31st. We are still welcoming more Indigenous youth to submit their registration right now!

Join us for 8 weeks of paid STEAM training focused on digital fabrication, emerging technologies, and professional development. Participants will gain valuable experience, earn recognized certifications, and build a foundation for future success while stay connected to their cultural values and traditions.

👉 Secure your spot with us today: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/1G6htFBR1c

08/14/2026

📊 Indigenous Taxation, Filings & Bookkeeping Workshop

Are you an Indigenous small business owner looking to better understand your business finances? Join us for a full-day, in-person workshop designed to help you navigate bookkeeping, HST, deductions, tax filings and more!

💡 What you’ll gain:
• Practical knowledge to make confident financial decisions
• Post-workshop CPA coaching included
• Meals provided
• Travel support available, if needed

📅 September 10, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Delta Fredericton – 225 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB

🎟️ Register now: https://ilearn.learnsphere.ca/courses/indigenous-taxation-0910

For questions, please contact Julie Augustine at [email protected].

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your financial knowledge and build a stronger foundation for your business!

08/13/2026

A business idea is only the beginning. 💡 Some ideas need time, guidance and the right support to grow into stronger businesses. That is where incubation begins.
IPF and JEDI are strengthening the support around Indigenous youth and early-stage entrepreneurs through JEDI’s Indigenous Youth Business Incubator Program.

The 22-week program offers:
• Hands-on entrepreneurship and financial learning
• Support to develop a business idea into a start-up plan
• Personalized mentorship and a supportive peer network
• Weekly talking circles for connection and shared learning
• Access to grant opportunities after successful program completion
Open to Indigenous entrepreneurs ages 18 to 39 living in New Brunswick.

*Deadline extended!
📅 Apply by September 4, 2026
🚀 Program begins September 22, 2026
🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ci4sU9fP7EqjOb6_yfTxRg8-Bvnd9G5Fnf2tez6EWvxUMlBKRlNRQ0w3VlQ0NkpKU0UxV1AwQ1RJVi4u&route=shorturl

08/13/2026

📢 EVENT POSTPONED

Please note that Artrepreneurship on the Wolastoq: Indigenous Art & Business Symposium has been postponed and rescheduled to November 18–19, 2026.

📅 New Dates: November 18–19, 2026
📍 Location: Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook, Fredericton, NB
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding.

If you have already registered, please keep an eye on your email for information regarding your registration and the new dates.

We look forward to welcoming you in November!