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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

August 31, 2020

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.
December 10, 2019

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 Canada.
December 4, 2019

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.
June 10, 2019

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.
February 25, 2019

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 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.
July 11, 2018

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 reconciliation
June 5, 2018

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.
January 17, 2018

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.
December 11, 2017

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? Economic
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.
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