The Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF) and Sask Métis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO) is looking to recruit one new board member in the Northern Region 1, Northern Region 2, Northern Region 3 and Eastern Region 1 for the CCDF and SMEDCO Board of Directors.
Your leadership will shape our strategy and ensure our continued success.
To apply, please download the 2026 Board Application, complete it, and send it to [email protected] along with a copy of your MN-S Métis Card and a resume.
Who We Are
The objective of Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF) and Sask Métis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO) is to stimulate economic development activities of Métis people and communities.
What We Do
CCDF supports Métis entrepreneurs and communities in Saskatchewan by providing loans, grants, and hands-on business support. We work closely with entrepreneurs throughout their journey, offering guidance, building capacity, and helping strengthen their businesses. We also connect clients with funding partners, industry, and other communities to create opportunities, leverage resources, and drive sustainable economic development.
Our Mission
The mission of CCDF & SMEDCO is to improve the economic circumstances of Saskatchewan’s Métis by providing funding and capacity for business and community economic development for new and existing Métis businesses.
Qualification for New Board Members:
- Must be a Saskatchewan Métis Citizen.
- Must be a resident in the Northern Regions listed; Northern Region 1, 2, 3 and Eastern Region 1.
- Must have demonstrated experience or training in the Métis community, business, finance, law, economic development, or in another area or field that is relevant to the management and operation of CCDF and SMEDCO.
- Members must not:
- Currently hold elected office as a member of the Provincial Métis Council with the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan or Government of Saskatchewan.
- Be the spouse, sibling, parent, or child of an elected member of the Provincial Métis Council of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan or Government of Saskatchewan.
- Be in an undeclared or unapproved business relationship with an elected member of the Provincial Métis Council of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan or Government of Saskatchewan
- Must have a sound character and reputation as demonstrated by:
- A credible credit check. Must not have an undischarged bankruptcy or have personal commercial loans in arrears or in default.
- Not have been convicted of an indictable offense, as demonstrated by a criminal record check or similar background check issued by a reputable law enforcement agency.
- Ability to speak Métis traditional language is an asset.
Our Needs and Expectations:
- The CCDF and SMEDCO board of directors meets quarterly in March, June, September, and December.
- The time commitment we require is 4 full days in Saskatoon, for in-person board meetings, plus the time to travel to/from Saskatoon.
- We will also require 2 full days for strategic planning once every 3 years, in Saskatoon.
- The CCDF and SMEDCO board will be expected to also attend ad hoc virtual meetings, as required.
- The terms for CCDF and SMEDCO board members is for 3 years and the possibility of one extension for a maximum of 6 years.
Application Form
Please email your completed application, copy of your MNS Card, and resume directly to [email protected]
If you have any questions, please contact the CCDF and SMEDCO office at 306-657-4870.