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 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 […]
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 […]