Newsroom
Our newsroom is your source for the latest news and developments about the NIEDB. In this section you will find news releases and background materials from the NIEDB as well as links to media stories about the work of the NIEDB, Board members and our partners.
The National Indigenous Economic Development Board Celebrates 30 Years
The National Indigenous Economic Development Board is celebrating more than 30 years of service since its establishment in 1990 via the release of a retrospective video. Over the past 30 years and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the NIEDB has committed to its vision of developing policies to sustain a prosperous Indigenous economy throughout the country […]
Economic Reconciliation and the Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Historically, the UN Permanent Forum of Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) has concerned itself primarily with rights-based issues, as Indigenous Peoples around the world struggled for their recognition as peoples, often within settler states with a history of displacement.This year’s theme, “Indigenous peoples, business, autonomy, and the human rights principles of due diligence including free, prior and […]
National Indigenous Economic Development Board Side Event at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
The Chairperson of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB), Dawn Madahbee Leach, will be participating in a Side Event entitled “Economic Reconciliation and the Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on Monday, April 25, 2002 from 19:00 – 20:30 […]
National Indigenous Economic Development Board Celebrates Chief Terrance Paul’s Success
The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) welcomes news that the Public Policy Forum’s 34th Annual Testimonial Dinner & Awards ceremony is honouring Chief Terrance Paul and his many outstanding accomplishments as Chief and CEO of Membertou First Nation. I would like to thank the Public Policy Forum for this honour, in particular as it […]
National Indigenous Economic Board Appoints Co-Chair, Introduces Two New Members
The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to Victoria LaBillois, who on June 17, 2021, was appointed as the Board’s new Vice-Chairperson. Ms. LaBillois has been a member of the Board since June 18, 2018. Ms. LaBillois holds an MBA from the University of New Brunswick and is currently […]
National Indigenous Economic Development Board Applauds Canada’s Endorsement of Precedent-Setting Indigenous Trade Arrangement
The NIEDB welcomes news that Canada has endorsed the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement (IPETCA), heralding it as a precedent-setting step for Indigenous business development. As a member of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Indigenous Peoples Advisory Committee, I witnessed and participated in months of cooperation with Indigenous peoples from national organizations […]
Dawn Madahbee Leach Appointed as Chairperson of the NIEDB
The Board would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to Dawn Madahbee Leach, who on April 30, 2021, was appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board. Ms. Madahbee Leach has been a member of the Board since 2002, and has been an advocate for Indigenous economic prosperity for many years. Ms. […]
A Thank You to Chief Clarence Louie
After more than 20 years of service, Chief Clarence Louie has retired from his position as Chairperson of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board. Chief Clarence Louie has proven to be a dedicated and passionate leader for Indigenous economic development. His insight and experience has been marked by unsurpassed efficiency and excellence, and he continues […]
Welcome to our New Board Members
We would like to welcome our three new Board Members to the National Indigenous Economic Development Board. In October 2020, we welcomed Danielle Levine, Michael Bonshor and Andy Moorhouse to the Board. Danielle Levine BA, MBA is a Métis business educator, program designer and facilitator originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Danielle is an independent consultant that […]
National Indigenous Economic Development Board: Opportunity for Position of Chairperson
The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) is the only national, non-political organization of its kind mandated to provide strategic policy advice and guidance to federal government on issues of Indigenous economic development. Board Members are appointed for various terms and may reside anywhere in Canada. The principal role of all NIEDB Board Members is […]