Thunder Bay and Fort William partner.

Representatives from the City of Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation participated in the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) on Feb. 1, a national program delivered jointly by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers.

The initiative enables participating communities to benefit from workshops, study tours, and peer mentorship to help build strong partnerships and capacity for joint economic development planning, strong inter-community relationships, and improve the quality of life for residents.

It is one of four partnerships in Canada to embark on a five-year First Nations-municipal collaboration program.

CEDI seeks to improve economic prosperity through joint community economic development and land use planning.

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