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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 7, 2017

The Board Welcomes Back Chief Clarence Louie

The National Indigenous Economic Development Board is pleased to welcome back Chief Clarence Louie, Chief, Osoyoos Indian Band, who has been appointed as Chairperson to the Board.
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.
September 13, 2017

Statement on the 10th Anniversary of UNDRIP

Ten years ago the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The National Indigenous Economic Board congratulates the Government of Canada for now fully supporting the declaration without qualification.
April 6, 2017

Recommendations for improving First Nations access to Indian Moneys

In June 2015, the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples recommended that Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada convene a national roundtable with the National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) and other First Nations organizations to explore ways to facilitate First Nations access to Indian moneys.
January 19, 2017

What Additions to Reserve mean for First Nations and for Canada

New report identifies best practices in the Additions to Reserve process The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) is proud to release our latest publication, . The report profiles the experiences of nine First Nation communities across Canada with the Additions to Reserve Process.
January 4, 2017

The NIEDB on the Recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) welcomes the Government of Canada’s commitment to renew the relationship between Canada and Indigenous Peoples and to move forward on a path of reconciliation based on recognition of rights, respect, and partnership by implementing the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
January 4, 2017

Statement from the NIEDB on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) welcomes the Government of Canada’s commitment to renew the relationship between Canada and Indigenous Peoples and to move forward with reconciliation based on recognition of rights, respect, and partnership with Indigenous peoples.
November 22, 2016

Without equal economic opportunities, there can be no reconciliation with Indigenous Canadians

National Indigenous Economic Development Board shows that improving education, training and employment outcomes would generate billions of dollars in return Ottawa, ON – Closing the significant opportunity gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians will annually boost Canada’s GDP by $27.7 billion or 1.
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