Webinar Wednesday
UPCOMING WEBINAR SCHEDULE
Webinar Wednesdays Continue April to December:
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3:00PM MT - 4:00PM MT |
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Title: First Nations Organizational Transformation This workshop will introduce participants to the concept of leading First Nation organizational transformation. This workshop explores the critical ingredients that support organization transformation starting with cultural revitalization, values-based / vision focused leadership, organizational development (including cultural revitalization, organizational learning, organizational design and supportive interventions).
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Speakers: Laara YaghuJaanas & Mark Salter |
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Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtfuCtqzMoEtyUnUDQOKzPTqI2Lsyvrnsp |
PAST WEBINARS
Wednesday - April 7, 2021 |
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3:00PM MT - 4:00PM MT |
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Title: TAED/PAED Presentation Join us as we discuss the requirements for Cando’s Technical and Professional Aboriginal Economic Development Certification. Cando’s TAED and PAED certification recognizes the educational and professional level of experience that all candidates enrolled in the process have. This level of recognition confirms the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill the requirements of their position more effectively, and supports their career paths in the field of Indigenous Community Economic Development and related professional areas. |
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Speakers: Carmelle Nepoose and Anita Boyle |
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March 24 & 31
Indigenous Business Database and Federal Government Procurement
David Acco with Accosys and Daniel Sandoz with OSME and PSPC - discuss the Indigenous Business Database and it's vital role in assisting companies secure contracts with government.
- Overview of Indigenous Procurement Opportunities – 30 Min
- Being Indigenous business (business case)
- PSAB, ITB, IPC, Corporate Diversity Spend
- Finding Opportunities - Buy and Sell, Provincial Procurement, Corporate Procurement
- Preparing Bids – Government vs. Corporate
- Certification
- Supplier Database
- Overview of the COVID 19 Supplier Data Intro – 10 Min
- Overview of the Concierge Service – 10 Min
- Q and A – 10 Min
Download presentention from Daniel Sandoz - PSPC
Download presentation from David Acco - Accosys
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24 Mars - March 24th
Possibilités liées au recyclage et à l’élimination des épaves et navires accidentés, abandonnés ou dangereux - français
Êtes-vous intéressé à apprendre comment travailler avec le gouvernement fédéral pour fournir des services reliés à l'élimination écologique des épaves et navires accidentés, abandonnés ou dangereux dans les eaux canadiennes?
Désirez-vous en savoir plus sur comment commencer?
https://youtu.be/E_22i-nuZ44
Download presentention de Daniel Sandoz-BPME
Download presentation de Chantal Pilon-PSPC
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March 17th
Presentation: First Nation-Municipal Economic Recovery and Resilience:
The Experience of the South Island Prosperity Partnership (BC)
First Nation-Municipal Economic Recovery and Resilience: The Experience of the South Island Prosperity Partnership (BC)
Across borders and jurisdictions, natural disasters and economic impacts of COVID-19 have thrust emergency preparedness and economic recovery onto government radars. First Nations and municipalities have unique jurisdictions and responsibilities to their community members; they also often lack the fiscal and human capacity for effective preparedness, response, and recovery. However, a ‘stronger together’ approach can lead to better outcomes.
The First Nation – Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) has created the Economic Recovery and Resilience: A Guide for First Nation–Municipal Collaboration to support First Nations and municipalities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters of any kind together. It establishes a framework, informed by national best practices, for communities who want to begin or strengthen emergency management and economic recovery partnerships.
We are excited to have the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP), a coalition of 9 First Nations, 10 municipal governments, businesses, NGOs, chambers of commerce, financial and educational institutions from Vancouver Island join us to share about their experience working together on Reboot – Greater Victoria’s Economic Recovery Plan (2020 – 2022). On behalf of SIPP, we will be joined by:
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Christina Clarke, CEO, Songhees Development Corporation, joining in her capacity as Chair of the Indigenous Prosperity Centre Working Group
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Kear Porttris, Principal, Relationship Manager, Gwaii Engineering joining in his capacity as Board Director, South Island Prosperity Partnership
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Elysia Glover, Manager of Strategic Partnerships, South Island Prosperity Partnership
They will share about what SIPP is and does, how it is helping to reboot the region’s economy with a focus on inclusivity, and how other regions in Canada might learn from their example.
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March 17th
Presentation: Information sessions for Indigenous businesses:
Opportunities related to the recycling and disposal of wrecked,
abandoned or hazardous watercraft in Canada
Click here for recording and presentation materials from this session.
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March 10th
Indigenous Business Database and Federal Government Procurement
David Acco with Accosys and Daniel Sandoz with OSME and PSPC - discuss the Indigenous Business Database and it's vital role in assisting companies secure contracts with government.
- Overview of Indigenous Procurement Opportunities – 30 Min
- Being Indigenous business (business case)
- PSAB, ITB, IPC, Corporate Diversity Spend
- Finding Opportunities - Buy and Sell, Provincial Procurement, Corporate Procurement
- Preparing Bids – Government vs. Corporate
- Certification
- Supplier Database
- Overview of the COVID 19 Supplier Data Intro – 10 Min
- Overview of the Concierge Service – 10 Min
- Q and A – 10 Min
Download presentention from Daniel Sandoz - PSPC
Download presentation from David Acco - Accosys
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March 3rd
Presentation: Tips to Maximize your business during and after COVID-19
11:00am MST
(10:00am PST; 11:00am MST; 12:00pm CST; 1:00pm EST; 2:00pm AST)
Learn how to review and change your business’s cash management practices so less cash is required to operate.
Join us to learn about the key concepts of cash management, working capital and operational efficiency and how to apply them in your business.
Register for this webinar to learn how to:
- review and change cash management practices
- spend less cash to operate your business
- project and analyze cash needs
- Do we have enough cash to pay expenses?
- How much cash do we need to survive 3-6 months?
- Can I free up some cash from the business?
- How can I get customers to pay on time?
- How can I get customers during this pandemic crisis?
- Are we managing cash efficiently?
Presenter: Tami Zaranski, CPA
Cando in Partnership with BDC, Vancouver, BC.
Downloads:
FL-SMB- Glossary-Of-Terms-Maximizing-Your-Business
FL-SMB-Implementation-Checklist-Maximizing-Your-Business
FL-SMB-Session-Maximizing-Your-Business
FL-Host-Evaluation-form
FL-SMB-Session-Evaluation-form
FL-Volunteer-Evaluation-form
February 24th
Presentation: Where do Indigenous people want to go in the agricultural sector? What we have heard. - Farm Credit Canada
Join Shaun Soonias from Farm Credit Canada and Jennifer Wright from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council where they will share highlights from two research projects conducted to better understand the needs, interests and support required from First Nation, Métis and Inuit agricultural and farming operators throughout Canada.
Jennifer Wright from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
Jennifer grew up working in her family’s farm equipment dealership and helping on the farm in southwestern Ontario. She has worked in the field of human resource research and development for more than twenty years. Jennifer has worked with several industries, including agriculture, leading initiatives related to inclusion and diversity, attraction and retention, work integrated learning, labour market research, skills development, training and education. She holds a Masters of Business Administration from Royal Roads University and is a member of the Human Resources Professional Association.
Shaun Soonias is the Director, Indigenous Relations with Farm Credit Canada and is proud member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, located in Treaty Six Territory west of the Battlefords. Shaun has 25 years of experience in social and economic development having held senior positions with the Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network, Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Saskatchewan Advocate for Children & Youth, University of Saskatchewan and Department of Justice.
Shaun is passionate about agriculture and what this sector means to Indigenous economic development and what Indigenous involvement means to this sector and the resiliency and wellbeing of Canada’s economy.
Shaun has worked with First Nations, municipal, provincial and federal governments on a number of key provincial and national strategies and legislative processes and continues to work towards Indigenous inclusion in the economy from employment to economic development.
Download FCC Indigenous Agriculture Report
Download CAHRC Indigenous Agriculture Report
Download FCC/CAHRC Questionnaire
Please email completed questionnaires to: shaun.soonias@fcc-fac.ca
February 17th
Presentation: Doing business with the Government of Canada
The Government of Canada is one of the largest purchasers of goods and services in the Canada. Each year, the federal government spends up to $20 billion on goods, services, and in construction. Want to learn how your business can do business with the federal government?
Learn how the government does its buying, how you can to register to sell to the government, keep track of opportunities and more.
We will be looking at:
- How the Government of Canada does its buying
- How to register to sell to Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- An overview of the BuyandSell.gc.ca website
- Understanding the role of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
- The essentials to get started in the contracting process
Daniel Sandoz
Daniel joined the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Pacific Region in September 2014. In addition to his work as Policy Analyst, Business Engagement, within the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises, Daniel brings a wealth of experience, including over 15 years of global purchasing and marketing experience. Daniel has been involved in procurement performance improvement projects, e-commerce and SAP implementations for a global player in the chemical industry in Switzerland. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Royal Roads University and an Executive MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business/Western University. Daniel is a Certified Agile Leader with the Scrum Alliance.
Download Presentation PDF file
The document can also be found on buyandsell.gc.ca using the following link:
February 3rd
Presentation: Introduction to Export Development Canada and Exporting
Indigenous companies face a unique set of challenges when starting and running a business. Join Todd Evans, EDC’s National Lead for Indigenous-led Exporters, as he explains how exporting and selling to international customers can support your economic development strategy. Topics covered will include:
- Overview of EDC’s financial and knowledge services.
- Tips on developing an export strategy.
- How EDC and its partners can work with you and your client companies to develop and support export development strategies.
Download Presentation PDF
Todd Evans - National Lead, Indigenous Exporters, Export Development Canada
As National Lead for Indigenous Exporters, Todd’s role is to advance Export Development Canada’s understanding of the needs and challenges of the Indigenous business community, and to help develop a longer-term strategy for serving this market. Todd is responsible for EDC’s engagement with external stakeholders and Indigenous clients. He works closely with his EDC colleagues and senior management to support the growing export needs of Indigenous businesses.
Prior to taking on his current role, Todd was a principal with EDC’s Economics team. His previous positions at EDC include director of economic analysis and forecasting, and director of the corporate research department. Before joining EDC in 1997, Todd worked with various public and private sector organizations including Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, the Economic Council of Canada, the Conference Board of Canada and HLB. His areas of expertise include economic development and international trade.
During his 23 years with EDC, Todd has led a number of initiatives including development of the Corporation’s Canadian economic benefits framework, developing the Global Export Forecast and he is a key author of EDC’s integrative trade methodology. He has published several articles on issues around international trade, investment and global supply chains. Todd has a BA degree in economics and statistics from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a MA degree in economics from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.
Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, Todd is proud of his Mi’kmaq culture. He is a traditional powwow dancer and plans to spend a lot more time on the pow wow trail when he retires.
January 27th & 29th
Presentation: How to Apply to the Community Opportunity Readiness Program CORP (BC Region)
Description: Indigenous Services Canada BC Region is accepting applications for the 2021-22 Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP) for economic development project-based funding (funding up to $250,000). Join this webinar to find out more about CORP and how to apply to the program.
Speakers: Joshua de Guzman; Don Potter, and Vanessa Schols
Joshua de Guzman is the ISC Economic Development Officer for Northeast,
Cariboo, Nechako and Kootenay Regions of BC
Don Potter is the ISC Economic Development Officer for the Vancouver Island,
South Coast and North Coast regions of BC
Vanessa Schols is the ISC Economic Development Officer for the Mainland,
Southwest, Thompson and Okanagan Regions of BC
January 27th
Presentation: Partnerships and Solutions for Indigenous Health Systems Strengthening: a CESO perspective
Description:
CESO believes that addressing inequalities and improving access to wellness services creates an environment where members of Indigenous communities can fully participate and benefit from economic growth. For over 50 years, CESO has been working in partnership with Indigenous communities to strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes across Canada from coast to coast to coast. This presentation will highlight some of the community challenges and solutions within Indigenous health systems through the lens of CESO’s projects and experts. The presentation will also offer community-led and creative solutions that First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and communities could draw from to empower their health care planning.
Presented by:
Kim Bulger
Kim Bulger is a CESO Advisor and has in-depth experience in strengthening public sector management / reform, change and capacity development in program and performance measurement, organizational development and policy analysis within complex and sensitive political environments. Kim has extensive experience working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities addressing capacity building, policy development, and research. As CESO Advisor, Kim has successfully completed many projects in partnership with Indigenous health organizations. She has a Master of Public Administration (Health Policy) from Queen’s University and Master of Social Work Degree from Carleton University.
Kim also worked as a consultant for Health Canada addressing governance / jurisdictional issues related to the delivery of primary health care and on-reserve Indigenous people. She was the National Health Director for a number of years with an Aboriginal organization, and was on the governance committee at the National Aboriginal Health Organization. She continues to work at the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health.
Eiliyah Deewan
Eiliyah Deewan (she/her) is Project Officer, Indigenous Services at CESO. Eiliyah hails from a beautiful and diverse country, Bangladesh and now calls Toronto her home. Eiliyah is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has experience in international development, SME and economic development. She has led program development and management for international non-profit-organisations and an international financial institution.
With a Bachelors in Business Administration and a Masters in Public Policy, Eiliyah brings a human and collaborative approach to creating sustainable economic and social impacts. Eiliyah believes that Indigenous economic development is critical for self-determination, reconciliation and to improve lives. She is honored to learn from and work with the First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples of Canada.
https://youtu.be/KX38Lo_hMVU
January 20th
Presentation: A Guide to First Nations and Indigenous Co-operative Development
Description:
Co-operatives First has developed a guide to co-op development for First Nations and Indigenous communities. The guide recognizes the legal, economic, and social complexities of starting a business in many of these communities, and outlines the steps required to develop a co-operative.
This presentation will introduce you to the guide, how to use it, and some of the external supports available to economic and community leaders hoping to leverage the co-operative model to increase economic development in their communities.
Presenter: Dan Matthews
Dan Matthews is Manager, Strategy & Communications
for Co-operatives First. With extensive business, communications, and economic development experience, Dan has led communications in political and economic development offices and managed business retention and expansion for a provincial economic development agency.
He is also a regular contributor to Industry West magazine and has sat on the board of various non-profits in his home community of Saskatoon, SK.
Download this presentation (PDF)
https://youtu.be/BC7xCC27mrI
January 13th
Presentation: Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative: Accelerator to Implementation
The Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative is designed to support innovative approaches that help address housing needs in Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Services Canada partnered with Cando to deliver the initiative. This session will provide you with a brief overview of the Initiative and feature two projects to share about their projects and how they excelled through the Accelerator Phase into the Implementation phase.
We celebrate two IHII projects as they move forward with implementing their project ideas from the Accelerator Phase. Project representatives from the two projects will provide insight on learnings gained while on the IHII accelerator journey, what worked well, the work arounds they made to address challenges that popped up and respond to questions you may have.
Presenters:
CYNTHIA DESJARLAIS – LEAD INNOVATOR:
Cynthia Desjarlais is a proud member of the Muskowekwan First Nation located in southeast Saskatchewan. She is married with three grown children and two grandchildren. Cynthia is currently in her second term as a Band Councillor and has served as a Health Director and Human Resources at MFN and the Touchwood Agency Tribal Council.
RACHELLE HOLTERMAN – PROJECT COORDINATOR:
Rachelle Holterman has been working alongside Chief Reginald Bellerose and Councillor Cynthia Desjarlais in advancing this project and engaging the community for the last three years. Rachelle is a Partner and Senior Project Director with Holterman Waller Strategy Inc. out of Regina, Saskatchewan.
KIM F. SIGURDSON - LEAD INNOVATOR:
I am an Indigenous businessman, journalist, and advocate for Indigenous people.
Over the past 30 years, I have worked with Indigenous people in rural and remote communities in economic development, infrastructure, social issues and trade.
My company, Indigenous Innovations Corporation is a registered Indigenous Corporation with the Government of Canada and offers a variety of alternative energy solutions for Indigenous people throughout the Americas. It is also involved in many other business opportunities that revolve around First Nations and Native American Tribes.
https://youtu.be/nlgDphDJ_LA
December 16th
Presentation: Introduction to Matrimonial Real Property
Description:
In 1986, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Derrickson v. Derrickson, and Paul v. Paul, that provincial laws relating to matrimonial real property (MRP) cannot apply to alter individual interests in reserve lands, as these are within the jurisdiction of Parliament (“Indians, and Lands reserved for the Indians” - s. 91(24) Constitution Act, 1867). This presentation will explore the constitutional issues identified by those cases and the measures taken to fill the legislative gap. We will examine the components of the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interest or Rights Act including the law-making provisions and the provisional federal rules that apply until such time as a First Nation enacts its own law. While the provisional federal rules apply on most First Nations effective December 16, 2014, the presentation will also clarify the applicability of the those rules to First Nations managing their lands outside of the Indian Act.
Presenter: Kathy McCue, NALMA
Kathy McCue is a member of the Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario. She joined the Centre of Excellence for Matrimonial Real Property in 2013 and currently holds the position of MRP Specialist. With more than 30 years of experience in various aspects of First Nation administration and governance, she maintains a strong commitment to community development and enjoys the opportunity to provide technical support that improves capacity and furthers the governance objectives of First Nation communities. https://youtu.be/RtHWTV7QFvs
December 9th
Promoting Partnerships
Description:
First Nations partnering with each other is not a new concept. Historically, partnerships between communities have taken many forms. Tribal councils and limited partnerships are recent examples. A few enterprising Nations are testing other pathways. One of these pathways is the co-operative legal corporate structure. In this workshop, Trista Pewapisconias, a member of Little Pine First Nation, takes you through an exploration of this unique corporate structure, ways partnerships form using the model, and how these partnerships improve economic opportunities for communities.
Presenter: Trista Pewapisconias
Trista Pewapisconias is a member of the Little Pine First Nation in Saskatchewan and Indigenous Relations Lead for Co-operatives First. In her role with Co-operatives First, Trista works alongside community members to form new businesses based on the co-operative model. Her support with business development and planning helps guide groups through the process of starting a successful business. Trista’s professional experience includes various marketing roles, as well as writing business plans for Indigenous start-up companies. A tireless advocate for Indigenous business, Trista is also a founding board member of the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce of Saskatchewan and holds an MBA from Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan.
Download Presentation PDF file format.
https://youtu.be/D26JyyABpl0
December 2nd
Developing a Community Land Use Plan on First Nation Lands
Community land use planning (LUP) is the process of allocating lands, community resources, facilities, and services with a view to maintain and improve the physical environment and the economic and social conditions of a community. This process helps to enable First Nation communities to reach unique goals for their lands, ensure sustainable development, affirm rights, establish community values on the development of their lands, and determine future land uses. This webinar will provide an overview of community land use planning from a First Nation perspective, and guide participants through the process of initiating a land use plan.
Presenter: James Roach
James Roach, MCIP, RPP is the Land Use Planning Coordinator at the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association, where his focus is to build Land Use Planning capacity and provide support to First Nations communities. His areas of expertise include community land use planning and engagement, economic and sustainable development, lands management and developing strategic partnerships. James is an Ojibway of Batchewana First Nation in Northern Ontario.
Download Presentation:
Cando BC Links to Learning Webinar in PDF
Watch Recording of this webinar by James Roach, NALMA:
https://youtu.be/VVUdZf-9ptw
September 29th
Clean Energy and Eonomic Development Solutions for Communities
Kelsey Harmse from Gitxsan Development Corporation + NRCan Staff
Natural Resources Canada's Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program supports projects across Canada to reduce the reliance of rural and remote communities on diesel fuel for heat and power, with particular emphasis on Indigenous communities.
CERRC-BioHeat Projects reduce the use of fossil fuels through the installation or retrofit of proven forest-based biomass heating options in communities or for industrial applications
Kelsey Harmse from Gitxsan Development Corporation will be joining us to discuss their experience with Indigenous-led, forest-based biomass heating projects.
https://youtu.be/Pau4F5SeQio
September 23rd
Establishing and Re-establishing Effective Development Corporations
Laara Yaghujaanas, M.A. and Mark F. Salter, Carden Consulting
This workshop will introduce participants to the strategic level decisions that leaders must make when establishing, or re-establishing, a First Nations Development Corporation and good corporate governance. Topics will include legal structure best practices, and what key information is needed for key documents (articles of incorporation and corporate governance policies) to mitigate risk, improve success, and improve performance from a community owned development corporation.
Learning outcomes include:
- Understanding the importance of values, principles, mandate (purpose) and mission;
- Understanding the importance of performance measures and limits;
- Understand how to establish a competency matrix to recruit Board members;
- Understand Shareholder and Board member roles and responsibilities;
- Understand the importance of corporate governance policies (framework review, including issue resolution, strategic planning and reporting to remain accountable);
- Understanding the importance of an on-going community advisory (to build awareness, business capacity and economic diversification, understanding, ensure effectiveness through the development and sharing of aligned opportunities that are responsive to community needs/interests, and support good corporate governance); and
- The importance of repayment and/or reinvestment planning and agreements.
https://youtu.be/is7Y_A7fvfU
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July 15th
Establishing Effective Development Corporations
Laara Yaghujaanas, M.A. and Mark F. Salter, Carden Consulting
This workshop will introduce participants to the strategic level decisions that leaders must make when establishing, or re-establishing, a First Nations Development Corporation and good corporate governance. Topics will include legal structure best practices, and what key information is needed for key documents (articles of incorporation and corporate governance policies) to mitigate risk, improve success, and improve performance from a community owned development corporation.
Learning outcomes include:
- Understanding the importance of values, principles, mandate (purpose) and mission;
- Understanding the importance of performance measures and limits;
- Understand how to establish a competency matrix to recruit Board members;
- Understand Shareholder and Board member roles and responsibilities;
- Understand the importance of corporate governance policies (framework review, including issue resolution, strategic planning and reporting to remain accountable);
- Understanding the importance of an on-going community advisory (to build awareness, business capacity and economic diversification, understanding, ensure effectiveness through the development and sharing of aligned opportunities that are responsive to community needs/interests, and support good corporate governance); and
- The importance of repayment and/or reinvestment planning and agreements.
https://youtu.be/eFyrHO0kB-g
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July 8th
Workshop Description: First Nations Good Governance & Designing Self-Governments
Laara Yaghujaanas, M.A. and Mark F. Salter, Carden Consulting
This workshop will introduce participants to the concept of Good Governance, what it means, the roles and responsibilities of leaders, and organizational development for First Nations and their Development Corporations.This workshop will also introduce how First Nations can start to design culturally relevant governing systems, as they move into self-governance.
Learning outcomes include:
- Understanding what good governance is;
- Roles and Responsibilities of leaders;
- How Good Governance supports organizational development and improved performance;
- Designing First Nations Self-Governments; and Transitioning Governance Policies into Laws.
https://youtu.be/PvtgexGSkks
Laara Yaghujaanas, M.A., owns and operates Carden Consulting, which she established in 1997. Laara is from the yaghu ‘jaanas clan of the Haida Nation and carries her great grandmothers name “Kun G aadaas”. Laara is committed to effecting positive change for the benefit of future generations, and has strong values of respect, integrity, excellence and community responsibility.
Ms. Yaghujaanas holds a Master’s Degree from Royal Roads University, was awarded the Royal Roads University Founders Award, has completed the Justice Institute Conflict Resolution and Negotiation course, is a CTT Certified Consultant (Level 2), is a member of the Council of Native Development Officers (CANDO), and is a member of the New Relationship Trust Economic Development Support Team.
Mark F. Salter joined Carden Consulting in the summer of 2017 as a business and life partner with Laara. Mark worked with the Songhees Nation to achieve their goals of developing successful intergovernmental partnerships and has worked with First Nations in Ontario and gained more than ten years’ experience working with and for First Nations. Mark’s has a deep level of respect for First Nations, and possesses wide variety of skills that has helped him to develop intergovernmental partnerships (e.g. Justice Institute Conflict Resolution and Mediation Program) and has been recognized by the Capital Regional District and Governor General for Environmental Leadership benefitting the regions of Southern Vancouver Island).
A key component of Laara’s work has been the purposeful planning to enhance the capacity, and self-determination of Aboriginal peoples, through community owned research and tools. This indigenous methodology and approach has proven successful in supporting the self-determination of Aboriginal peoples, communities, organizations, and Nations throughout BC, whom Laara serves.
September 9th
Making Economic Resiliency and Recovery The New Norm
Dale Wheeldon and Colleen Bond, EDCD Consulting
All over the world, communities and their economic development efforts are navigating uncharted waters. The COVID-19 pandemic has opened many questions about a post-COVID economy. While COVID-19 has been a devastating disaster affecting the world there are other disasters that can happen at any time and hit at a more local level. It does not matter if it is a flood, a fire, the closure of your major employer or something else that unexpectedly negatively impacts your economy. These disasters seem to be happening more frequently and your community needs to be prepared to ensure you have a resilient community if one happens. This session explores what you need to do to be ready for an economic disaster and to address current challenges impacting our economy.
https://youtu.be/xJD9E-Gc58Y
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September 2nd
The 13 Things You Need to Know for Successful Economic Development
Dale Wheeldon and Colleen Bond, EDCD Consulting
The reasons why communities will engage in economic development activities varies greatly. Each community has unique characteristics and their own reasons for actively engaging in economic development.
Communities understand to create economic diversity, maintain and expand infrastructure, create a sustainable economy and to increase their ability to meet the needs of residents and businesses; they need to develop their economic development focus and goals.
The more you understand about economic development, the more effective you can be in supporting your community's economic development efforts.
This session is directed to all elected leaders including Chief and Council, Economic Development Corporations and all staff.
https://youtu.be/u5KBSwtjfSY
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August 5th
Making Economic Resiliency and Recovery The New Norm
Dale Wheeldon and Colleen Bond, EDCD Consulting
All over the world, communities and their economic development efforts are navigating uncharted waters. The COVID-19 pandemic has opened many questions about a post-COVID economy. While COVID-19 has been a devastating disaster affecting the world there are other disasters that can happen at any time and hit at a more local level. It does not matter if it is a flood, a fire, the closure of your major employer or something else that unexpectedly negatively impacts your economy. These disasters seem to be happening more frequently and your community needs to be prepared to ensure you have a resilient community if one happens. This session explores what you need to do to be ready for an economic disaster and to address current challenges impacting our economy.
https://youtu.be/xJD9E-Gc58Y
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July 22nd
The 13 Things You Need to Know for Successful Economic Development
Dale Wheeldon and Colleen Bond, EDCD Consulting
The reasons why communities will engage in economic development activities varies greatly. Each community has unique characteristics and their own reasons for actively engaging in economic development.
Communities understand to create economic diversity, maintain and expand infrastructure, create a sustainable economy and to increase their ability to meet the needs of residents and businesses; they need to develop their economic development focus and goals.
The more you understand about economic development, the more effective you can be in supporting your community's economic development efforts.
This session is directed to all elected leaders including Chief and Council, Economic Development Corporations and all staff.
https://youtu.be/nyQLw5oP9ao
Dale Wheeldon, President and CEO, BC Economic Development Association
Dale Wheeldon has 26 years of economic development experience and is the CEO of the BC Economic Development Association and one of the founding partners of EDCD Consulting. Starting out as in economic development in a rural BC community he then moved to Chilliwack where he worked to make Chilliwack one of the leading economic development communities in BC. He is in demand as a speaker with a presentation style combining humour with simplicity for understanding complex issues.
Colleen Bond, EDCD Consulting
Colleen Bond is a certified Economic Developer with 24 years of economic development experience. She has extensive knowledge in building economic development programs for business retention and expansion, business attraction and foreign investment attraction. Colleen has worked from grassroots to government organizations in a variety of community development and capacity building roles earning awards along with way. Colleen co-founded EDCD Consulting to provide consulting services to economic development agencies at all levels of government.
