JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
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What is JEDI?

Created in 1995, JEDI is a unique forum of open dialogue that brings together representatives of New Brunswick’s Aboriginal communities, the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick. Encouraging a streamlined, cooperative approach, JEDI works to facilitate undertakings that stimulate economic development and promote well-being among Aboriginal people throughout the province.

How it works

JEDI achieves its objectives through the work of seven working groups.

Plenary Group: seeks input and guidance from Aboriginal individuals and groups, promotes an open process and better access to information related to Aboriginal economic development and encourages coordination among partners.

Community Economic Development Committee: fosters a holistic approach to Aboriginal economic development through communication, networking, entrepreneurship development and capacity building.

Cultural Awareness Committee: advocates for the development, implementation, and coordination of Mi’kmaq and Maliseet cross-cultural awareness activities within the governments of Canada and New Brunswick, as well as the private sector.

Procurement and Joint Venture Committee: identifies federal procurement and joint venture opportunities for Aboriginal businesses, promotes partnerships to increase procurement opportunities, communicates pertinent information to government agencies, Aboriginal groups and businesses, assists in clarifying the procurement process.

Employment Placement Committee: identifies ways of increasing Aboriginal workforce participation in public and private sectors, explores new employment approaches by identifying traditional obstacles and determining ways to alleviate them.

Resource Sectors Committee: works with federal and provincial departments to identify potential economic opportunities in the natural resource sector, supports and encourages the development of Aboriginal projects related to natural resources.

Communications Committee: shares economic development information; increases public awareness and program visibility.

Want to konw more about JEDI and how it can work for you?.

Talk to ACOA's New Brunswick office today by calling 1-800-561-4030.