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 Professionals (EDOs) representing an First Nation community or community economic organization.
Registration up to two (2) Economic Development Professionals within the organization
Complimentary CANDO Membership
Voting privileges for the Community at OFNEDA’S regional meetings
EDO Mentoring Program access for both registered individuals
Access to all Entrepreneur Membership resources & events
Workshop access for both registered individuals
Access to Regional Networking Sessions & Coffee Meetups +unlimited guest access
1 FREE Ticket plus travel coverage* to our Annual Conference
Access to online tools & recordings of past events
Free bi-monthly email newsletter
*Travel coverage up to limit as specified by OFNEDA at time of registration.
$750/year | Renews every year on April 1st
Register for a Community MembershipAny company or person not associated with an First Nations Community or community economic organization, including industry partners and students - especially those on the path to becoming an EDO.
EDO Mentoring Program access for one (1) registered individual
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.
This membership is 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 Nations business owners in Ontario.
Registration for up to two (2) Entrepreneurial professionals within the First Nations business
Entrepreneur Mentoring Program access for both registered individuals
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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