About Our Company
A six-member Board of Directors manages the AEDA property
and business of the Corporation and the Executive Director runs
day to day operations. The services provided by AEDA are focused on both
employers and employees.
A Little History
Behind Our Enterprise
The Akwesasne Economic Development Agency (AEDA) is a non-profit corporation that delivers
employment and training services. AEDA has been in the business of training and employing people in our community since 1988. AEDA provides payroll services, sponsorship programs, computer lab and boardroom rentals. Our Kanien’kéha Language and Resource Center is becoming a major center for language learning in Akwesasne, we have made it a goal since the covid shutdown to have at least two classes a week to sustain and connect our people with their culture and language. The future holds great possibility and our goal is for our program to be a full time immersion 5 days a week that supports at least a roster of teachers that are well compensated and students that are supported through their learning journey and there may be compensation as well under established circumstances.
Our Company Staff
Karen Mitchell
Executive Director
(613) 932-2923 ext.23
karen@aeda.ca
For inquiries related to:
General Organization Information
Policy's &Procedures
Employment
Shirley Francis
Finance Officer
(613) 932-2923 ext.22
shirley@aeda.ca
Mission Statement
The mandate of the Akwesasne Economic Development Agency is to promote self-sufficiency, create economic ventures that foster and support cultural development, and social well being on behalf of the Akwesasne community and Nation.
To provide language and cultural educational materials that provide adult language learners the opportunity to increase their spoken language proficiency
through a variety of teaching methods and practical application.
The ultimate goal is to assist in the preservation, protection, and revitalization of the Kanien’kéha language. This unique initiative also corresponds with
AEDA's mandate to contribute towards the community's sustainability in language and cultural development and social well being for the benefit
of individuals families and the wider community.
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