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.

ARC Summer School: The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Data

Empowering Research Through Advanced Computational and Data Practices

Victoria Summer Music Festival

The Dovers Return! We are delighted to welcome back the Dover Quartet, which closed VSMF 2024 with a phenomenal pair of sold-out concerts.

GEORGE CLUTESI: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕac̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap

On display from April 16 – July 26, 2025 at Legacy Art Gallery Downtown.

Open Wed-Sat | 10 am - 4 pm.

Noon Meditation

Meditation observes the breath, while the mind goes inward with self reflection and thoughtlessness, this reduces stress and anxiety, develops inner stillness, increases self-awareness, and opensthe heart and mind to presence.

Graduate Writing Room: Write alone, together!

Bring a laptop (or pen and paper) to work on your thesis or dissertation alongside other grads for increased motivation, academic progress, and solidarity. No registration required.

Post-Graduation Work Permit Information Session

Are you an international student finishing your UVic degree program requirements soon? Would you like to stay and work in Canada after your graduation?
You may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)!

Information session topics will include:
- What is a Post-Graduation Work Permit?
- UVic definitions & PGWP eligibility
- PGWP validity
- Documentation needed
- COVID-19 considerations
- Making an online PGWP application
- Deadlines
- IRCC resources
- FAQ

Audience: UVic degree-seeking international students. Not suitable to Continuing Studies students.

This event is hosted by the International Centre for Students.

Ecumenical Bible Study

Gather to discuss Scripture, pray, and nurture ecumenical community with fellow students.