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.
National Indigenous Economic Development Board: Opportunities for Future Board Members
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 […]
Launch of the 2019 Indigenous Economic Reconciliation Report
The National Indigenous Economic Board (NIEDB) launches its 2019 Indigenous Economic Reconciliation Report. Ottawa, ON – December 10, 2019 – To inform a path forward on addressing the socio-economic gap for Indigenous peoples in the context of reconciliation, the Board hosted a three-part series, in 2017 and 2018, on economic reconciliation and inclusive growth in […]
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. Victoria and Sandra were both named in the RBC Champions category which highlights women who […]
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 $27.7B annually Goose Bay, NL, June 10, 2019 – The 2019 Indigenous Economic Progress Report released today by the National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) concludes […]
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 Recommendations Report 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. With […]
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 […]
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. Participants were from across the Northern territories and Inuit Nunangat and included: Indigenous Elder Representatives from Indigenous Organizations, Governments and Corporations Federal, territorial and regional government representatives Industry representatives Non-profit groups […]
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. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University, and PhD from the […]
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? […]
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. Chief Clarence Louie believes that socio-economic development is a prerequisite for First Nation self-reliance and will facilitate a return to our working culture – the self-supporting lifestyle of […]