Community Planning

"A synopsis of how public works - e.g. land-use planning, building codes, roads and bridges, parks and recreation facilities, water and sewage systems and solid waste collection and disposal - are managed in small municipalities across Canada. Instructive in addressing public works issues within Aboriginal communities."

"A "road map" for federal negotiators and Aboriginal counterparts in addressing the scope of public works provisions in self-government agreements."

Comprehensive community planning is holistic view of our community and
what our future plans are. It is comprehensive in nature, as it takes every
aspect of our community into consideration when looking at our future. The
CCP enables us to identify what we want for our family, children, grandchildren
and community as a whole.

"A Community Development Plan outlining priorities, projects and community infrastructure for Wagmatcook First Nation in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia."

"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."

"The 11 competencies identified for the job of an Aboriginal EDO are not used only in that occupation. Some are transferable to other occupations or are used in other parts of one's life.