Humboldt, SK — George Gordon First Nation and the City of Humboldt are proud to announce their participation in the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI), a national program delivered jointly by Cando (the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
George Gordon First Nation and City of Humboldt are one of eight partnerships in Canada to embark on this three-year First Nation-municipal collaboration program between 2024 – 2027. CEDI seeks to support First Nations and neighbouring municipalities to build respectful and equitable partnerships, and to develop capacity for long-term planning for joint community economic development and land use.
“I am pleased to participate in this important initiative with Humboldt,” said Chief Shawn Longman. “We recognize that working together to address our economic challenges will strengthen our relationship and the regional economy and move our communities forward.”
Together, we recognize that long-term partnerships are anchored in a solid foundation, the CEDI program opens the way for our communities to create economic and social advantages for all citizens.
“I am confident that our shared goals for local economic development will foster benefits that extend to many aspects of community building. CEDI is giving us the framework to work together to achieve strong local results in each of our communities,” said City of Humboldt Mayor Rob Muench.
Communities participating in the CEDI program benefit from facilitated monthly working group meetings, bi-annual workshops, and wise practice activities and tools for relationship and capacity building. This support helps the participating communities to develop community capacity for joint community economic development planning, build and strengthen the government-to-government partnerships and inter-community relationships, and improve the quality of life for all in the region. By working together, CEDI partnerships are better able to address local challenges, with local solutions.
About CEDI
The First Nation–Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) aims to improve the economic prosperity of participating First Nations and municipalities through joint community economic development and land use planning. CEDI is a joint initiative of Cando and FCM and is funded by Indigenous Services Canada.
For More Information:
Shawn Longman
George Gordon First Nation
1-306-835-7771
Teagan Roszell
Council Administrator
George Gordon First Nation
1-306-835-4233
ec@ggfn.ca
Mayor Rob Muench
City of Humboldt
1-306-682-2525
Angie Rolheiser
Communications Coordinator
City of Humboldt
1-306-682-2525
communicationscoordinator@humboldt.ca