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.

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.

Myth-Busting Management Ideas

Gustavson Speaker Series

We're excited to host Professor Todd Bridgman, a Professor in the School of Management at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Todd's research challenges conventional management histories and exploresalternative ways of teaching and practicing management. Todd's serves as an Emeritus Editor of the SAGE journal Management Learning.

World Partnership Walk at UVic

For more than a decade, UVic has supported the World Partnership Walk (WPW), a global initiative led by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada to fight poverty and improve thequality of life for millions in Africa and Asia.

This year, the walk is once again being supported by UVic and we're hoping to maintain our position as the top Canadian post-secondary fundraising team!

Drop-in career support

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

Friday Prayers (Jum’ah)

Friday Prayers (Jum'ah) is a time for all Muslims to leave their day-to-day activities for a congregational prayer and sermon (Khutbah).

Spring Family Social

Join the International Centre for Students (ICS)for a Spring social event for UVic international students with families!This is a great opportunity to meet other students and connect with important services both on and off-campus. Enjoy light refreshments and fun activities for all ages.
Community partners will be in attendance to share information and resources.

This event is free, and everyone is welcome to join.

Please RSVP with how many people in your family will be joining the event so that we can anticipate attendance.

Soulful Spaces

Weekly, student-led discussions that explore personal & social issues through a spiritual lens. Discussions 4:45 to 6pm, followed by free dinner.