"Today women are reasserting themselves. Much of the power women once held in their communities has been lost. While the residential schools are closed and the Indian Act amended, there are still many lingering effects of assimilationist policies. But there is hope. Women are regaining their roles as caretakers, leaders, and nurturers of their communities; they can find their voices once again. It is the aim of this Toolkit to empower Aboriginal women to have a voice in environmental decision-making that affect their communities now and for the next seven generations."
"The Native Women’s Association of Canada, as a national voice for Aboriginal women to collectively enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of Aboriginal women includes our role as care takers of the land. In this regard, our organization strives to ensure Aboriginal women have a voice and retain our rightful role and representation as, authorities on land use, management and ownership. We are leaders within our own right and capable of advancing our interests that are often intertwined with, education, health, and the environment."
"Canadian Aboriginal women share this global experience of discrimination and violations of their fundamental rights, as evidenced by the high levels of violence against Aboriginal women, inadequate housing and income, and the low levels of employment, education, entrepreneurship and overall economic advancement. They rely more heavily on social assistance and are more likely to head up a single parent family than their male counterparts. Aboriginal women face socio- economic challenges unlike those faced by any other woman in the country."
"The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) appreciates the invitation extended to National Aboriginal Organization leaders to meet with the Prime Minister and Premiers prior to this First Minister’s Meeting, and to focus this meeting on Aboriginal issues. NWAC has worked for over 34 years to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of Aboriginal women in Canada.
Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers
Year of publication:
2012
"The youth panel was founded in 2004 as there was a need to recognize and honor young Aboriginal leaders from across Canada. Once again their voices will be heard, their achievements will be shared and their challenges will be revealed! Each year Cando selects six Aboriginal youth participants from numerous nominations. The Cando Board, Conference Committee and Cando Staff thoughtfully select the youth based upon their strengths, initiatives, accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit of launching their careers, and participation within their communities."
Canadian Council for the Aancement of Development Officers
Year of publication:
2012
"Cando recognizes that providing ongoing professional development opportunities is necessary to keep EDOs abreast of the current issues affecting the economic spheres they work within. An EDO is often the primary resource in dealing with prospective business partners, elected leaders and outside third parties. This represents a shift in the EDO role from focusing on assisting existing businesses to providing higher level advice and guidance on both existing business issues and a wide range of new opportunities.
Canadian Council for the Advancement of Development Officers
Year of publication:
2012
"Professional Level Certification recognition is an indicator of capacity that expands on the 16 competency requirements, and incorporates on-the-job learning; an exploration of ethics, leadership, and communications; and a higher level of analysis and assessment of Aboriginal economic development theory and practice."
Canadian Council for the Advancement of Development Officers
Year of publication:
2012
"Understanding the occupations is increasingly important in order to understand the results or outcomes Aboriginal EDOs are responsible for – and the skills and knowledge they require in order to perform their jobs well. This interactive tool, "Orientation to the Occupation of Aboriginal Economic Development Officer” will provide a better understanding of the Aboriginal EDO occupation."
Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers
Year of publication:
2011
"Following the release of the new Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development in 2009, CANDO has recognized the need to strategically align with INAC and the revised federal policy. Additionally, a comprehensive organizational review of CANDO was completed in early 2011 in which several improvement opportunities were identified. This strategic plan will address the key issues and opportunities CANDO faces as an organization, and provide a detailed guide for implementation."
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