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In just a few short years, Millbrook First Nation has transformed itself from a have-not community to a leader in economic development in Atlantic Canada.

The band's successes were acknowledged recently with a Recognition Award from CANDO (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) and a nomination for CANDO Economic Developer of the Year.

Lloyd Johnson, economic development officer for the band, said he was "pleasantly surprised" by the recognition from CANDO.

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In just a few short years, Millbrook First Nation has transformed itself from a have-not community to a leader in economic development in Atlantic Canada.

The band's successes were acknowledged recently with a Recognition Award from CANDO (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) and a nomination for CANDO Economic Developer of the Year.

Lloyd Johnson, economic development officer for the band, said he was "pleasantly surprised" by the recognition from CANDO.

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In just a few short years, Millbrook First Nation has transformed itself from a have-not community to a leader in economic development in Atlantic Canada.

The band's successes were acknowledged recently with a Recognition Award from CANDO (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) and a nomination for CANDO Economic Developer of the Year.

Lloyd Johnson, economic development officer for the band, said he was "pleasantly surprised" by the recognition from CANDO.

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In just a few short years, Millbrook First Nation has transformed itself from a have-not community to a leader in economic development in Atlantic Canada.

The band's successes were acknowledged recently with a Recognition Award from CANDO (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) and a nomination for CANDO Economic Developer of the Year.

Lloyd Johnson, economic development officer for the band, said he was "pleasantly surprised" by the recognition from CANDO.

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The efforts of Norway House Cree Nation to create a strong community and strong economy have been recognized by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO), with the First Nation being named CANDO Economic Developer of the Year for 2001.

Much of Norway House's success can be attributed to its efforts to develop its richest resources -its people-to their fullest potential.

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The efforts of Norway House Cree Nation to create a strong community and strong economy have been recognized by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO), with the First Nation being named CANDO Economic Developer of the Year for 2001.

Much of Norway House's success can be attributed to its efforts to develop its richest resources -its people-to their fullest potential.

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The efforts of Norway House Cree Nation to create a strong community and strong economy have been recognized by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO), with the First Nation being named CANDO Economic Developer of the Year for 2001.

Much of Norway House's success can be attributed to its efforts to develop its richest resources -its people-to their fullest potential.

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The efforts of Norway House Cree Nation to create a strong community and strong economy have been recognized by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO), with the First Nation being named CANDO Economic Developer of the Year for 2001.

Much of Norway House's success can be attributed to its efforts to develop its richest resources -its people-to their fullest potential.

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Celebration, acknowledgement and networking were in high gear at a recent national Native economic development conference.

The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) held its eighth annual national economic development conference in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Oct. 10 to 12, entitled, "Closing the Gap: Developing Aboriginal Economies.

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Celebration, acknowledgement and networking were in high gear at a recent national Native economic development conference.

The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) held its eighth annual national economic development conference in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Oct. 10 to 12, entitled, "Closing the Gap: Developing Aboriginal Economies.