JEDI Plenary

October 1, 2014
10:00am 3:00pm
Delta Fredericton, Fredericton, New Brunswick
S U P P O R T E D B Y
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On behalf of The Joint Economic Development
Initiative (JEDI), Id like to welcome you to the
October 2014 JEDI Plenary.
JEDI has been holding plenaries for 19 years and each plenary is an opportunity
to build relationships between Aboriginal people and industry. The JEDI Plenary is
designed to bring together all of our partners for a day that informs and empowers
people while growing new and existing partnerships. Todays plenary is no difer-
ent, as our theme is Moving Forward Together: Strategic Partnerships to Advance
Aboriginal Economic Development.
Encouraging positive relationships between industry and Aboriginal people results
in more career and business opportunities for Aboriginal people while helping
industry achieve their goals in a way that respects Aboriginal people in New Brun-
swick. As recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions have confrmed, Aboriginal
people must have their say on what economic development activity occurs in New
Brunswick.
Aboriginal people want to be partners with industry and good things can come
from the right partnerships.
JEDI is pleased to welcome Phil Fontaine as our keynote speaker at todays plenary. He
will share his insight on building positive relationships between industry and Aborigi-
nal people and how these relationships can beneft everyone involved. We will also
hear some New Brunswick examples of great relationships and the lessons learned
from creating those relationships. JEDI is also pleased to welcome the many exhibitors
at our trade show, including Aboriginal businesses and community representatives.
JEDI is proud to celebrate 19 years of working closely with our partners to achieve
our vision of full Aboriginal participation in the New Brunswick economy and wed
like to thank our sponsors of todays event: RBC, CCNB, NBCC, and St. Marys Retail
Sales. In addition wed like to thank our funders: the Government of Canada and the
Government of New Brunswick. And fnally, JEDI would like to thank you for being
here today.
Woliwon. Welalin. Merci. Thank you.
Alex Dedam
President
Joint Economic Development Initiative
Welcome
We are honoured
to sponsor the
Joint Economic
Development
Initiative
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Your commitment to the community inspires us all.
Its important to build relationships based on mutual
respect, shared values, and a common understanding.
Thats why RBC

has a long history of partnering with

associations and organizations serving Aboriginal
communities from coast to coast to coast.
Together, we can create a strong and sustainable
future for all.
To learn more about how RBC partners with
Aboriginal associations and organizations,
visit rbcroyalbank.com/aboriginal or call one
of our local team members at 1-800-769-2520.
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Candice Paul
Chief
St. Marys First Nation
Welcome
On behalf of Council and the St. Marys First Nation, I am happy to welcome you all
to Wolastoqiyik territory.
We are pleased that JEDI has chosen to host their Plenary in Wolastoqiyik territory
again. St. Marys First Nation is a proud community of over 1800 people and many of
these people are attending the plenary today.
We expect that the day will be full of interesting and engaging discussions sur-
rounding the theme Moving Forward Together: Strategic Partnerships to Advance
Aboriginal Economic Development. Our community values the partnerships it has
with diverse groups of businesses, organizations and various levels of government.
St. Marys First Nation is a vibrant centre of economic activity. We have some of the
largest businesses in Fredericton. In fact, these businesses and the people they
employ represent hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars to the New Brunswick
economy. In addition, St. Marys First Nation, has a rich history and dynamic culture
which is an asset to the city of Fredericton and the province of New Brunswick.
We are also pleased to welcome Phil Fontaine, the former National Chief of the
Assembly of First Nations. We are sure that his keynote speech on strategic partner-
ships will not only inform us but also provide many points for future discussions.
St. Marys First Nation is pleased to support the work of the Joint Economic Devel-
opment Initiative. We agree with them that supporting current partnerships and
forging new ones will help our community for many years to come.
Woliwon. Welalin. Merci. Thank you.
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On behalf of my City Council colleagues and the citizens of Fredericton, I am
delighted to extend a warm and sincere welcome to everyone attending the Joint
Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) Plenary on October 1, 2014 at the Delta
Fredericton Hotel entitled: Moving Forward Together: Strategic Partnerships to
Advance Aboriginal Economic Development.
Economic development is a key component to the future success of all communities
across this province and country, and I know that JEDI has been at the forefront of
fostering Aboriginal economic development initiatives here in New Brunswick for
many years now.
I applaud your eforts to further develop the strategic partnerships needed to ad-
vance such initiatives. Undoubtedly the keynote by Phil Fontaine, former National
Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, will be informative, and the panel discussion
will provide interesting insights into building positive relationships between indus-
try and Aboriginal communities.
Good luck with your plenary. Enjoy your visit to Fredericton and best wishes to all.
Brad Woodside
Mayor
City of Fredericton
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The Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) is a not-for-proft organization
that supports Aboriginal participation in New Brunswicks economy.
JEDI began in 1995 as a forum that brought together leaders of First Nations com-
munities and organizations in New Brunswick with leaders from the Government of
Canada, the Government of New Brunswick and New Brunswicks private sector in
an efort to improve economic and workforce development opportunities for First
Nations in New Brunswick. Since 1995, JEDI has been active on its mandate and now
operates as an independent not-for-proft organization that boasts many successes
in Aboriginal economic and workforce development.
JEDI is funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Aboriginal
Afairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), the New Brunswick Aboriginal
Afairs Secretariat (AAS), Employment and Social Development Canada and the New
Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (DPETL).
In addition to government funding, JEDI also receives support from the private sec-
tor as well as Aboriginal communities and organizations. JEDI is governed by a JEDI
Inc. Board of Directors consisiting of Aboriginal, private sector, and funding partners.
Programs under the management of JEDI include: the JEDI Aboriginal Develop-
ment Fund (JADF), the Provincial Aboriginal Employment Coordinator Partnership,
the Aboriginal Adult Learning and Apprenticeship Coordinator Partnership, youth
initiatives such as the Aboriginal Internship Program (AIP),the JEDI/Brunway Bursary
Program and the Aboriginal Workforce Development Initiative (AWDI).
Mission
JEDI works with partners to foster economic and work force development for Abo-
riginal people and communities.
Vision
Honoring traditional values, we strive for full Aboriginal participation in the New
Brunswick economy.
JEDI is committed to working cooperatively with all stakeholders to achieve this
mission and vision. The strengths of JEDI include strong stakeholder commitment in
an open forum; credibility; longevity; a proven track record; recognition as a good
partnership model nationally and JEDIs position as a non-political organization.
Who is JEDI?
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June 2014 JEDI Plenary
in Miramichi
The previous JEDI Plenary took place in June 2014 in Miramichi. The event focused on the New
Brunswick Aboriginal Shipbuilding Engagement Strategy. Pictured from left to right are Uni-
versity of New Brunswick President Dr. Eddy Campbell; Joint Economic Development Initiative
(JEDI) CEO Lynn Poole-Hughes; Aboriginal Afairs and Northern Development Canada Director
General, Entrepreneurship Branch, Lands and Economic Development Sector, Nicole Ladou-
ceur; JEDI Workforce Development Executive Director Karen LeBlanc; JEDI Economic Develop-
ment Manager Charles Harn; and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. Vice-President of Industrial Benefts
and Community Relations Stephen E. Lund.
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JEDI Plenary Agenda
Moving Forward Together:
Strategic Partnerships to Advance
Aboriginal Economic Development
October 1, 2014
Delta Fredericton
9:30 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Trade Show Begins
10:00 am
Opening Prayer
10:15 am
Welcome
10:25 am
Welcome from St. Marys First Nation
10:30 am
Welcome from City of Fredericton
10:35 am
JEDI Activity Update
10:45 am
Keynote Presentation by Phil Fontaine
12:00 pm
Networking Lunch
1:00 pm
Fireside Chat: New Brunswick Success Stories
2:15 pm
Closing Remarks
2:30 pm
Closing Prayer
3:00 pm
Trade Show Closes
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Joint Economic Development Initiative
thanks the following supporters for making
this Plenary a success
Hubert Paul
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Speaker: Phil Fontaine
Phil Fontaine is a Special Advisor of the Royal Bank of Canada and Norton Rose.
He serves as a director for numerous private and public companies including Next
Alternative Inc., Chieftain Metals and Avalon Rare Metals. Mr. Fontaine served as
National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations for an unprecedented three terms.
He is a Member of Order of Manitoba and has received a National Aboriginal
Achievement Award, the Equitas Human Rights Education Award, the Distinguished
Leadership Award from the University of Ottawa, the Queens Diamond Jubilee, and
most recently was appointed to the Order of Canada. Mr. Fontaine also holds ffteen
Honorary Doctorates from Canada and the United States.
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Joint Economic Development Initiative
thanks the following exhibitors for taking
part in the JEDI Plenary Tradeshow
Rita and Kara Martin
Helen Ward
11-150 Clife Street
Fredericton, NB E3A 0A1
506-444-5650
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