• First Nation economic development officers in Ontario
• First Nation‑owned businesses and entrepreneurs' operating in Ontario
• First Nation communities and economic development corporations in Ontario
• Corporate partners and service providers who support Indigenous economic growth

OFNEDA currently offers three membership tiers:

• First Nation Community Membership – For First Nations, Tribal Councils, Economic Development Officers (EDOs), and Economic Development Corporations (EDCs).
• Associate Membership – For businesses, industry partners, consultants, students, and individuals supporting First Nation economic development.
• Entrepreneur Membership – For First Nation entrepreneurs in Ontario who are starting, building, or growing a business.

Each membership tier includes different benefits, networking opportunities, and access levels. Please view the full Membership Comparison Page for a detailed breakdown of eligibility and pricing, or use our quick Find My Plan tool to see which membership is right for you.

We provide:

• Capacity‑building training
• Peer‑to‑peer learning opportunities
• Access to funding and program updates
• Connections to government, industry, and financial partners
• A platform to share challenges, successes, and innovations

• Training, workshops, and professional development 
• Networking with 133 First Nations across Ontario 
• Access to tools, resources, and best practices 
• Invitations to virtual meetups, roundtables, and conferences

Yes. associate members who support Indigenous economic development - through services, partnerships, or investment - are welcome to join and engage with our network.

OFNEDA Members receive: 

• Email updates 
• Invitations to virtual sessions 
• Early access to conference information 
• Notices about funding, training, and partnership opportunities

OFNEDA stands for the Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association.

To empower and support economic sustainability through capacity building, networking and access to technical expertise, best practices and information sharing to our members/stakeholders while recognizing the unique and diverse nature of each First Nation.

You can connect with the OFNEDA team for specific inquiries or use our submission form HERE for general inquiries.

• Marketing, Training and Media Inquires: Reema Chopra, Director of Marketing and Training, marketingdirector@ofneda.ca
• Procurement: Ryan Moore, Director of Indigenous Procurement & Entrepreneurship Development at ipeddirector@ofneda.ca
• Membership: Monica Lister, Research/Member Support Specialist at membersupport@ofneda.ca
• Training and Coffee Meet-ups: Debbie Donivan, Training Coordinator at trainingcoordinator@ofneda.ca