News and events

NCIED is proud to welcome Kareem Allam to its advisory board.

The University of Victoria’s National Consortium for Indigenous Economic Development is proud to welcome Kareem Allam to its advisory board. Kareem Allam is a Partner at Fairview Strategy, a Vancouver based public affairs firm. Kareem has over two decades of public and private sector experience and has developed keen expertise in the urban and rural economies of Western Canada and the critical role Indigenous sovereignty and investment has played in shaping economic growth.

Reconciling Ways of Knowing joins the Victoria Forum on November 12, 2020.

The Virtual Victoria Forum, to be held on November 12, 13 & 19, 2020 focuses on bridging divides in the wake of a global pandemic. Evidence-based conversations will stimulate creative thinking to develop innovative ideas and actionable solutions to contemporary and urgent environmental, economic, and social challenges.

Arthur Mercer, past CEO, Nisga’a Commercial Group, joins NCIED

Arthur, Simoogit Galga, is a hereditary Chief, and past CEO, Nisga’a Commercial Group, and economic development coordinator for the Nisga’a Lisim’s Government. His broad experience over three decades includes building strategic economic development partnerships that increase business accessibility and capacity building.

Peter Lantin, past president Haida Nation, advises NCIED

In the summer of 2019, Peter Lantin, past president of the Haida Nation, moved to Victoria. Fortunately, for NCIED, Lantin and Dr. Brent Mainprize, had worked together for many years. While Lantin was president, they co-developed Haida Owned and Operated, an entrepreneurial program tailored for Haida residents to become self-reliant through business ownership. It was an honour that Lantin was willing to share his expertise on Indigenous governance and business, not only with NCIED, but also with the students, faculty and staff of the Gustavson School of Business.

BCAAFC Management Training Academy (MTA)

BCAAFC, NCIED and Gustavson School of Business, in partnership with the Ministry of Advanced Education, secured funding for a BCAAFC Management Training Academy (MTA). From September 2019 to February 2020, participants selected from Friendship Centres in BC completed the MTA to further their training, experience and management skill set to aid in the succession planning for Friendship Centres.

Reconciling Ways of Knowing Forum

Reconciling Ways of Knowing: Indigenous Knowledge and Science Forum, scheduled for May 25-27, 2020 at the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation and Winnipeg, Manitoba, moved online due to COVID-19. The Forum, convened by Miles Richardson, O.C.; Dr. David Suzuki; Dr. Nancy Turner; and Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr. (the convenors), in partnership with the Indigenous Leadership Initiative and David Suzuki Foundation, was created to build understanding and relationships across Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing.

Go By Bike Week!

Hop on your bike and ride into Spring Go By Bike Week with Capital Bike, May 31 – June 6! Registersolo or grab your friendsand join a team for a chance to win awesome daily prizes by logging your rides each day. Swing by UVic's Celebration Station at Petch Fountain on Tuesday, June 3 from 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m for freecoffee, snacks, bike tune-ups, raffle prizes, and more!

Drop-in career support

Looking for work? Exploring career options? Meet with a career educator for support.

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Riyad as Salihin Hadith Circle for Women

Join us for the Riyad-us-Saliheen Hadith Circle, a gathering dedicated to exploring the timeless teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as compiled in the renowned collection,Riyad-us-Saliheen.

Go By Bike Week!

Hop on your bike and ride into Spring Go By Bike Week with Capital Bike, May 31 – June 6! Registersolo or grab your friendsand join a team for a chance to win awesome daily prizes by logging your rides each day. Swing by UVic's Celebration Station at Petch Fountain on Tuesday, June 3 from 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m for freecoffee, snacks, bike tune-ups, raffle prizes, and more!

Mustard Seed & Multifaith Centre Food Share Program

This food share program provides free food for UVic students through the Multifaith Centre.