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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
09/30/2026
Cando is honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
09/29/2026
Upcoming Youth Connect
October 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MT
Title: Indigenous Built & Led Initiatives
Karen McCarthy, CEO and Founder of Inspire Group of Companies Ltd. – a group of companies that deliver housing, infrastructure and consulting projects with First Nations across Alberta.
Speaker: Karen McCarthy
https://www.edo.ca/youth/cando-youth-connect
09/29/2026
Cando Online Accredited Training Opportunity
ACED-161 Negotiation and Contract Management
Application Deadline: October 2nd
Course begins November 1st and ends December 6th
Find out more here:
https://www.edo.ca/links-to-learning/alberta-links-to-learning-symposium
09/29/2026
Cando's NIEEF Scholarships for 2026
Deadline: September 30, 2026
6 Awards @ $3,000 each available to Indigenous post-secondary students.
Details: https://www.edo.ca/youth/nieef-scholarships
09/28/2026
Lands Readiness for Economic Development Course
Offered by Cando and NALMA
Application Deadline: January 7, 2027
Course Orientation: January 19, 2027
Apply today! Free to Cando members!
https://www.edo.ca/links-to-learning/alberta-links-to-learning-symposium
09/28/2026
2026 Cando Conference Sponsors
Silver and Bronze Level
Thank you for your support and your shared vision!
https://www.edo.ca/conference/2026/stakeholders
09/28/2026
2026 Cando Conference Sponsors
Platinum and Gold Level
Thank you for your support and your shared vision!
https://www.edo.ca/conference/2026/stakeholders
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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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 |
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