Vision

"Honoring traditional ways, we strive for equal Aboriginal participation in the mainstream economy and the creation of a vibrant future of self-sufficiency and sustainability."

JEDI is committed to working cooperatively with all stake holders to achieve thi vision.  The strengths of JEDI include a strong commitment from stakeholders; non-political organization with longevity and proven track record of accomplishments; recognized as a good partnership model nationally; has credibility and everyone is committed to working together for common goal(s) in an open forum.

Values

Our values are founded on a collaborative approach with our stake holders:

We value: Transparency, Respect, Honesty, Integrity, Commitment, Cohesiveness, Trust, and Consensus.

JEDI is committed to work in a transparent, cohesive, honest respectful partnership based environment with trust that respects all stakeholders and aboriginal traditional values.  Our commitment to plan, empower and implement this strategic plan with consensus will ensure our success in achieving our goals.

JEDI Objectives

• To increase entrepreneurship, small business development and employment, and pursue opportunities for increasing employment and income among Aboriginal communities;
• To facilitate the administrative process of Aboriginal projects submitted to governments for financial consideration;
• To foster a long-term government commitment towards the economic development of Aboriginal communities;
• To be sensitive to the needs of Aboriginal communities in carrying out strategic planning exercises and increase Aboriginal presence in economic development.

JEDI Strategic Plan

Since 1994, JEDI has undertaken two other strategic planning exercises, which employed various forms of gathering input from stakeholders in the processes.  This current process has lead through the direct of a stakeholder advisory committee.  The current strategic planning process was committed to ensuring broad representation of stakeholders were present and that those representatives contributed significantly. The process was reflective, engaging and transparent. 

JEDI’s strategic plan implementation will track our success in meeting our strategic goals and will provide a means to maintain the plan to be current and relevant.

The strategic plan will be realized through an implementation plan and will be reflected in JEDI staff work plans.

The strategic direction of the JEDI Action Plan follows:

• Partnership Development
• Advocacy
• Facilitation
• Communication
• Networking
• Accountability

The JEDI Strategic Plan 2010-2013 has been accepted by the JEDI Plenary group, JEDI Management and the individual work plans of the JEDI sub-committees.

JEDI Committees

Plenary Group

• Seeks guidance from Aboriginal individuals and groups
• Reviews and receives updates on initiatives 
• Uses open process to help Aboriginal entrepreneurs’ access economic development information 
• Encourages Aboriginal input

Communications Committee

• Communicates economic development information, increases public awareness and program visibility.