Latest News

In this section you will find the latest news and updates on the NIEDB, including press releases, background materials, and media stories about the Board, its members, and partners.

Recent News

December 4, 2019

Victoria LaBillois and Sandra Sutter named one of Women’s Executive Network 2019 Canada's Most Powerful Women

The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (the Board) would like to extend its most heartfelt congratulations to Victoria LaBillois and Sandra Sutter for being named two of the Women’s Executive Network 2019 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award.
June 10, 2019

2019 Indigenous Economic Progress Report

Economic Outcomes Improved Overall for Indigenous Peoples in Canada but Are Not on Track to Meet 2022 Targets of Economic Parity Closing Socio-economic Gaps would boost Canada’s economy by $27.
February 25, 2019

Northern Sustainable Food Systems Recommendations Report

On February 25, 2019, the Board launched its Northern Sustainable Food Systems Recommendations Report. Read the report here: Northern sustainable food systems are a critical component of economic development in the North. Sustainable food systems support food security, leading to healthier communities, and individuals who are better able to participate in the workforce.
July 11, 2018

Expanding the Circle: First Nations Economic Reconciliation

On February 15, 2017 at Westin in Ottawa, the National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB), in partnership with the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA), Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) and the Public Policy Forum (PPF), presented Expanding the Circle: What Reconciliation and Inclusive Economic Growth Can Mean for First Nations and Canada? Economic reconciliation
June 5, 2018

What We Heard: Roundtable on Northern Sustainable Food Systems

On Monday, June 4th, 2018, a wide variety of stakeholders and partners involved in Northern food systems attended a Roundtable event in Whitehorse, Yukon.
January 17, 2018

Dr. Marie Delorme Joins Order of Canada

The National Indigenous Economic Development Board would like to extend its most heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Marie Delorme for being named to the Order of Canada. Dr. Delorme is CEO of The Imagination Group of Companies.
December 11, 2017

Expanding the Circle: Métis Economic Reconciliation

On November 8, 2018, at the University of Winnipeg, the National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB), in partnership with the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA), Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) and the Public Policy Forum (PPF), presented Expanding the Circle: What Reconciliation and Inclusive Economic Growth Can Mean for the Métis Nation and Canada? Economic
November 22, 2017

Chief Terrance Paul and Chief Clarence Louie Join the Order of Canada

The National Indigenous Economic Development Board would like to extend its most heartfelt congratulations to Chief Terrance Paul and Chief Clarence Louie for being named to the Order of Canada. Chief Terrance Paul was awarded the Order of Canada in November 2017.
September 13, 2017

Recommendations Report on Improving Access to Capital for Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Our most recent report, , is based on a study that Waterstone Strategies recently produced for our Board.
September 13, 2017

The NIEDB Publishes its Annual Report for 2016-2017

Ottawa, Ontario – 13 September 2017 – The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) released its 2016-2017  today.
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