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.
Policy Forum: Establishing an Urban Reserve—Property Tax Challenges and Opportunities
ABSTRACT: Urban reserves offer a unique economic development tool for First Nation governments by providing access to markets and infrastructure unavailable on most reserve lands in Canada. Asimakiniseekan Askiy is Canada’s first urban reserve established on land previously owned by a city. The urban reserve was established in Saskatoon by the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation […]
NIEDB Chair Witnesses Signing of Indigenous Collaboration Agreement between Canada and New Zealand
Dawn Madahbee Leach, Chairperson of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB), accompanied the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, to Aotearoa-New Zealand from August 20 to 28, 2022, and was joined on Canada’s Indigenous delegation by Dr. Brenda Gunn, of the National Commission for Truth and Reconciliation, Gerri Sharpe, President of Pauktuutit Inuit […]
Dr. Marie Delorme Receives National Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) proudly announces Dr. Marie Delorme as the recipient of the 2022 Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations. CCAB’s Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations is given annually to a bridge builder who has contributed to making connections between Indigenous people and Canadian society through their professional and voluntary […]
Defining Indigenous Businesses in Canada
“Defining Indigenous Businesses in Canada” is a report commissioned by the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) on behalf of national Indigenous organizations who comprise the National Indigenous Procurement Working Group (NIPWG). It presents proposed definitions of Indigenous Businesses for use in Canada. Drawing on various national and international descriptions, the definitions are comprised of […]
Current status of Broadband Connectivity in First Nations Communities in B.C.
The following report entitled “Current status of Broadband Connectivity in First Nations Communities in B.C.”, prepared by Dr. Ruth Williams and presented to the National Board, illustrates how the pandemic has highlighted a major challenge for Indigenous communities to fully participate and flourish in the Canadian economy. “The question isn’t ‘can we afford to connect […]
Indigenous Working Group Launches a National Indigenous Economic Strategy for Canada
The National Indigenous Economic Development Board celebrates the official launch of the National Indigenous Economic Strategy for Canada. In collaboration with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA), Indigenous Works, and the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (Cando), the National Indigenous Economic Strategy is a […]
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 […]