OFNEDA’s focus is to help grow First Nation economies across Ontario by attracting business partners, training and skills development, investment opportunities and capacity building projects that will make First Nation communities and businesses more competitive, procurement ready, create jobs, expand markets, retain skilled workers and build more wealth and sustainability.
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Economic Development Officers (EDOs), Economic Develop Corporations (EDCs) or Tribal Councils.
Registration up to two (2) Economic Development Professionals within the organization
Complimentary CANDO Membership
Voting privileges for the Community at OFNEDA’s AGM.
EDO Mentoring Program access for both registered individuals
Access to all Entrepreneur Membership resources & events
Membership Portal & Workshop access for both registered individuals
Access to Regional Networking Sessions & Coffee Meetups +unlimited guest access
1 FREE Ticket to our Annual Conference + travel coverage
Access to online tools & recordings of past events
Free bi-monthly email newsletter
*Travel coverage is available to EDOs of First Nation Communities, and per-community limits apply.
$750/year | Renews every year on April 1st
Register for a First Nation MembershipAny business or person. Associates include industry partners and students - especially those on the path to becoming an EDO.
EDO Mentoring Program access for one (1) registered individual
Membership Portal & Workshop access for one (1) registered individual
Access to Regional Networking Sessions & Coffee Meetups for one (1) registered individual
Access to First Nation Community Economic Development Contacts
Speaker opportunities at our Workshops & Annual Conference
1 FREE Ticket to our Annual Conference
Access to online tools & recordings of past events
Free bi-monthly email newsletter
Discounts on web advertising opportunities
$500/year | Renews every year on April 1st
Associate Membership RegistrationOntario’s First Nation Entrepreneurs who are building and growing their businesses. Ideal for those focused on entrepreneurship outside of community economic development roles, offering opportunities to connect, learn, thrive, and access valuable resources tailored to First Nation business owners in Ontario.
Registration for up to two (2) Entrepreneurial professionals within the First Nation business
Entrepreneur Mentoring Program access for both registered individuals
Entrepreneurs' Membership Portal & Workshop access for both registered individuals
Access to Regional Networking Sessions & Coffee Meetups +unlimited guest access
Speaker opportunities at our Workshops, Entrepreneur Forum & Annual Conference
Access to online tools & recordings of past Entrepreneur events
Free bi-monthly email newsletter
FREE for the first year following launch (2025) - subsequently renews every year on April 1st.
Entrepreneur Membership Registration
The Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association (OFNEDA) is a non-profit, membership driven organization that supports First Nations communities, their Economic Development Officers, and Indigenous businesses across Ontario through engagement, networking, research, mentorship and training.
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