Resource Library
Count: 30
| Resource | Website | Category >> Sub Category | Type | Provider |
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| BOOK: Community Economic Development (CED) - Building for Social Change | http://cbup.ca/books/shragge-toye-development-social-change |
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Tools & Information | International |
| Description: Book on Community Economic Development for practioners and communities looking to be trained in this practice |
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| Canadian Centre for Community Renewal - Down with Dysfunctional Measurement! | http://communityrenewal.ca/sites/all/files/resource/MW140419.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: Article - A Community Economic Development Framework guide for improving the effectiveness of policy and programs. |
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| The Community Resilience Manual: A Resource for Rural Renewal and Recovery | http://communityrenewal.ca/sites/all/files/resource/P200_0.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: Designed to help rural communities create social and economic change and determine their current state |
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| Co-managing Natural Resources with First Nations | http://publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection/R32-223-1996E.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Federal |
| Description: Guide on how to work collaboratively to manage natural resources |
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| Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital | http://tacc.ca/business-planning/ |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Business Plan template and Financial Statement template |
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| ISC - Lands and Economic Development Services Program (LEDSP) | http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033423/1100100033424 |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Provides funding for First Nations to Deliver economic development services, such as community economic development planning, capacity development initiatives and proposal development Assume greater control over reserve lands, resources and the environment on behalf of the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs and in accordance with the Indian Act Help build capacity to effectively manage their lands in accordance with the First Nations Land Management Act's various tools, such as land codes, individual agreements, land management systems and environmental agreements Provide support services that prevent contamination of reserve lands under INAC custodial responsibility |
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| Assembly of First Nations (AFN) - Case studies | http://www.afn.ca/uploads/files/policy_forum/case_studies_on_first_nations_who_have_levered_private_sector_funding_for_infrastr.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Case studies of First Nations receiving funding for infrastructure and economic development projects. |
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| Communities Committee - Forest Sustainability Indicator Tools for Communities | http://www.communitiescommittee.org/fsitool/index.html |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: This is a toolkit for forest-based communities that are working on maintaining and enhancing their natural resources as a basis for long-term economic, social and environmental health. |
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| Communities Committee - "Acquiring and Managing A Community-Owned Forest: A Manual for Communities" | http://www.communitiescommittee.org/pdfs/Acquiring_and_Managing_a_Community-Owned_Forest.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: This handbook provides a guide for communities interested in establishing a community-owned forest. Includes the benefits of a community owned forest. |
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| Economic Growth Fund | http://www.firstpeoplesfund.ca/summary_of_programs.php |
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Funding | Organization |
| Description: Provides funding and support services for aboriginal economic development |
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| Women entrepreneurship Fund | http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/128.nsf/eng/h_00000.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The Women Entrepreneurship Fund will fund women-owned and women-led businesses to invest in activities in pursuit of market opportunities abroad, scal-up expansion and growth and to support the objectives of the Women Entrepreurship Fund |
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| National Aboriginal Forestry Association | http://www.nafaforestry.org/index.html |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: This organization helps with forest management, commercial opportunities and holistic forestry in aboriginal communities. |
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| Transformation International | http://www.transformationinternational.ca |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Works to respond to the need for community, economic and environmental solutions. The Transformation business model focuses on increasing the capacity of individuals, communities, organizations and governments. |
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| Indigenous Pathfinder Service | https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/indigenous-pathfinder-service |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource / Federal |
| Description: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is offering the Indigenous Pathfinder service - a one-stop shop for advice and referral to help navigate the relevant information, tools and support available to start or expand activities in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The service strives to ensure you do not miss out on support and other business opportunities available. An AAFC advisor will: listen to your project idea or plan and offer suggestions for next steps inform you on AAFC funding programs and services find and refer you to the right AAFC expert help you connect with other federal support available follow your progress |
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| Understanding Indigenous Economic Development in Northern, Rural, and Remote Settings | https://ccednet-rcdec.ca/sites/ccednet-rcdec.ca/files/understanding_indigenous_economic_development_in_northern_rural_and_remote_settings-_frameworks_for_change.pdf |
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Tools & Information | University / College |
| Description: Economic Development plans and tools for communities. |
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| Indigenous Business Development Services | https://cfmanitoba.ca/services/indigenous-business-development-services |
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Funding | Organization |
| Description: This program is composed of organizations who offer services and funding to Indigenous entrepreneurs. |
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| Indigenous Business Development Services | https://cfmanitoba.ca/services/indigenous-business-development-services |
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Service | Indigenous Resource / Federal |
| Description: Each year, the Indigenous Business Development Services project (previously Aboriginal Business Service Network) sponsors an Indigenous Business Planning Competition, evoking the spirit of entrepreneurship. Winners in each of the rural and urban (City of Winnipeg) categories receive $5,000 towards starting their business |
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| The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation | https://mcconnellfoundation.ca |
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Funding | Foundation |
| Description: A private Canadian foundation that helps with social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges by granting and investing, capacity building, convening, and co-creation with grantees, partners and the public. |
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| Community Opportunity Readiness | https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033414/1100100033415 |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The Community Opportunity Readiness Program addresses the financial needs of Aboriginal communities when they are in pursuit of, and wish to participate in, an economic opportunity. |
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| Business Development Bank of Canada - Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan | https://www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/pages/default.aspx |
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Funding | Financial Institution |
| Description: Provides banking and loan opportunities for First Nations who are looking to create businesses |
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| Resource | Website | Category >> Sub Category | Type | Provider |
| Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program | https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/11/government-of-canada-launches-call-for-proposals-for-the-sustainable-development-goals-funding-program.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The Government of Canada is working together with its national and international partners to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to build a more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous world. At the heart of the 2030 Agenda are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that aim to address today’s most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges, including poverty, inequality and climate change. This funding opportunity aims to support the federal government’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda by strengthening partnerships and engagement with Canadians. Organizations are invited to apply for funding for projects that: · aim to localize SDGs in communities, to adapt, employ and monitor progress of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the local level and to measure and report on the SDGs; · increase public awareness and share best practices or lessons learned that support and enhance Canada’s progress on the 2030 Agenda, particularly within equity-deserving groups and groups or individuals in vulnerable situations; · foster new and established partnerships bridging efforts across sectors; · foster and integrate Indigenous and local knowledge into approaches and efforts; and · explore new and innovative approaches and investment for SDGs. |
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| Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) | https://www.ccab.com/ |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Provides certification for aboriginal owned businesses while providing tools and financing options Also provides other tools, training and networks for aboriginal businesses |
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| Community Economic Development in Manitoba Theory, History, Policy, and Practice | https://www.ccednet-rcdec.ca/sites/ccednet-rcdec.ca/files/ced_in_mb_theory_history_policy_practice.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: A paper on different aspects of Economic Development |
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| Community Exchange - Community Currency Guide | https://www.community-exchange.org/docs/Community_Currency_Guide.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: This tool describes four basic steps to evaluating, choosing, and implementing a local community currency to effectively improve your economy and build local capacity. |
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| Community Economic Development (CED) | https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/rural-communities/community-planning/community-economic-development-planning.html |
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Tools & Information | Provincial |
| Description: Community Economic Development Handbooks from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development |
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| Aboriginal Economic Development | https://www.gov.mb.ca/inr/major-initiatives/aboriginal-economic-development.html |
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Funding | Provincial |
| Description: Funding to support and create economic and employment opportunities for communities |
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| Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund | https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/129.nsf/eng/home#_blank |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The WES Ecosystem Fund seeks to address gaps and build capacity in the entrepreneurship ecosystem for women |
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| Tech 4 Youth | https://www.powwowpitch.org/tech-4-youth |
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Funding | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Are you a young Indigenous individual aged 19 or younger from Canada? Have you previously participated in Pow Wow Pitch, or are you planning to pitch your business idea this year? If answered yes to both of these questions, you have the opportunity to submit a "Request for Tech" to acquire the necessary technology for launching and managing your business |
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| ISC - Community Opportunity Readiness | https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033417/1613659339457 |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Funding for economic development opportunities for Aboriginal Communities |
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| Western Economic Diversification Canada - Western Diversification Program | https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/11564.asp |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Invests in initiatives that strengthen the economy of western Canada |
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