JEDI has a variety of services to offer the First Nations community of New Brunswick. Our primary mandate as a non-profit organization is to support economic development in the Aboriginal communities of New Brunswick. Our goals include the following:
- 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 is also an advocate for the First Nations youth of New Brunswick through the sponsorship of programs like the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program and the JEDI/Brunway Bursary Program.
