MEBO

The Mi'kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2007 and located in Membertou, Nova Scotia. MEBO's founding mandate was to advocate for meaningful participation in the $400 million Sydney Tar Ponds Cleanup project. MEBO has taken the success and experience gained from the Tar Ponds project and applied it to find new opportunities for businesses in various sectors, while providing people with training for skilled, well-paying jobs. MEBO serves communities across Nova Scotia and leads collaborative and inclusive engagement with industry in the region. This model of economic development is often referred to as the "Unama'ki Model" and is recognized for its success across Canada... MEBO has developed a strategic, results-driven approach to engagement, always focusing on the importance of diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Since 2008, MEBO has delivered a very successful series of training programs for Mi'kmaq communities, and has..

Primary location: Canada