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.

The AI Advantage: Smarter Job Hunting for UVic Alumni

Log in this August for a practical, engaging session on how to use AI tools to enhance your job search and stand out to employers. From crafting strong applications to navigating digitalinterviews, this session offers useful tips for grads at any stage.

Chemistry PhD Defense - Talita de Francesco Calheiros

Synthesis and Characterization of Gold Nanoparticle-Loaded Block Copolymer Vectors for Biomedical Applications
Talita de Francesco Calheiros, PhD Candidate
Supervisor: Dr. Matthew Moffitt

Don’t Lets Go to the Dogs Tonight

Inclusive Christians: Around the Table Campus Communion

Gather for a simple Christian service of prayer, song, scripture, and contemplation. Our worship is centered around a gospel reading for which we take time to discuss and listen to studentinterpretations of the text. All are welcome.

Mexico City Alumni Night

Join fellow UVic graduates from all programs for an evening of connection and conversation at our first Mexico City Alumni Night on Wednesday, August 13.

Event Details
📅 Date:Wednesday, August 13, 2025
🕠 Time:7:00 to 9:00 p.m., CST
📍 Location: Maison Artemesia- Rooftop, Tonalá 23, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Cost:Free, snacks and one cocktail included.

Don’t Lets Go to the Dogs Tonight

Too Much of a Good Thing? Assessing Early Adoption of Low-Earth Orbital Satellite Systems in Remote Indigenous Communities in Northern Canada

A community-engaged research project investigating the adoption of Low-Earth Orbital (LEO) satellite system internet services (Starlink) by Indigenous families living in a fly-in community in theNorthwest Territories (NWT)