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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

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.
November 21, 2016

National Reconciliation: The $27.7 Billion Argument for Ending Economic Marginalization

Op-Ed by Dawn Madahbee Leach and Chief Terrance Paul On December 14, 2015, on the occasion of the release of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, made the following statement: "…we will, in partnership with Indigenous communities, the provinces, territories, and other vital partners,
March 7, 2016

The NIEDB Identifies Economic Development as a Foundational Element to Achieve Reconciliation in their 2016-2019 Strategic Plan

Ottawa, ON – During their last quarterly meeting held in February, the National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) formally adopted their setting out a broad forward agenda for their work.
March 1, 2016

The NIEDB Calls for Increased Investment in Indigenous Economic Development

Ottawa, ON – The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) is calling for increased investment in Indigenous economic development and highlighted this during a meeting with federal Ministers Bennett, Wilson-Raybould, and Tootoo.
January 29, 2016

Closing the Gap: The NIEDB urges the federal government to invest in Northern infrastructure

Op-Ed by Hilda Broomfield Letemplier, Member of the NIEDB Increased spending on infrastructure can’t come soon enough for Northern and Indigenous communities, where infrastructure endowment is among the poorest in the country.
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