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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 2, 2024

2024 Indigenous Economic Progress Report

The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) announces the release of the 2024 Indigenous Economic Progress Report. This report assesses the economic well-being and progress of Indigenous peoples in Canada, measuring key indicators such as employment, income, and education to inform policy and support Indigenous economic development initiatives.
July 22, 2024

Release of the NIEDB's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

The National Indigenous Economic Development Board is pleased to present the Strategic Plan for 2024-2027. Since its founding more than 30 years ago, the NIEDB has remained committed to advancing its vision of Indigenous economic self-sufficiency and socioeconomic parity with the rest of Canada.
June 7, 2024

New National Indigenous Economic Prosperity Institute

First Nations University of Canada celebrates the two-year anniversary of the National Indigenous Economic Strategy with the announcement of a new institute that will track Indigenous economic progress in Canada.
May 31, 2024

Economic Reconciliation: Growing Canada’s Economy

The National Indigenous Economic Development Board is pleased to announce the release of the report, Economic Reconciliation: Growing Canada’s Economy. In 2022, the NIEDB updated the estimates in the report, “Reconciliation: Growing Canada’s Economy" by $27.7 Billion using Statistics Canada data for 2016, the most recently available data at the time.
March 28, 2024

The Future of Employment Equity in Canada

The report, “A Transformative Framework to Achieve and Sustain Employment Equity” is a comprehensive review of the Employment Equity Act conducted by the Employment Equity Task Force. This is the first time since the legislation was adopted in 1986 that an independent task force has been established to review the entire employment equity framework.
March 1, 2024

Release of the NIEDB’s Report: 2019 Indigenous Economic Progress Report Recommendations Revisited

Canada’s history is marked by a legacy of colonization that has had devastating effects on Indigenous Peoples. From the forced removal from ancestral lands to the suppression of culture and language, Indigenous communities have endured centuries of systemic oppression.
February 8, 2024

Indspire Honours Victoria LaBillois with the Business & Commerce Indigenous Excellence Award

The Indspire Awards recognize Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrate outstanding career achievement, promote self-esteem and pride for Indigenous communities, and provide inspirational role models for future generations. This year’s event marks the 31st anniversary of the awards, a testament to the enduring commitment of Indigenous peoples to pursuing excellence in multiple fields of endeavour.
February 8, 2024

The Canadian Council For Aboriginal Business Honours Hilda Broomfield Letemplier with the 2024 Aboriginal Business Lifetime Achievement Award

The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has recently announced five award recipients for CCAB’s 40th Anniversary Gala Award Dinner this May. Hilda Broomfield Letemplier has been awarded the Aboriginal Business Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honours Indigenous business leaders who have built full and rich careers.
January 12, 2024

Release of the NIEDB’s 2022 Annual Report

The National Board is excited to share with you the Annual Report for 2022. 2022 was a successful year for the NIEDB. The Board continued to share its vision on a national and international level by attending various events, presenting to government, and publishing reports and strategies centered on Indigenous economic development.
May 30, 2023

Release of the NIEDB’s 2019-2021 Multiannual Report

The National Board achieved a number of important milestones from 2019-2021. The NIEDB addresses the importance of engaging Indigenous communities and businesses in all industries and sectors throughout the country to achieve economic reconciliation.
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