Gustavson School of Business and Faculty of Law
Welcome! Canada's future is dependent on the well-being of Indigenous Nations and their communities.
The National Consortium for Indigenous Economic Development (NCIED), an initiative of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business and Faculty of Law, focuses on independent and collaborative research, building capacity for economic development in Indigenous Nations and their communities, and serving as a convenor of partnerships to sustain research and action.
The NCIED is here to enable Indigenous peoples to develop their own economies and their own approaches to economic self-sufficiency, sustainability and success. In collaboration with leaders from Indigenous governments, other governments and business, our goal is to advance Indigenous economic innovation and economic health throughout Canada, on a foundation of strong Indigenous governance within a framework that reflects traditional knowledge and respect for Indigenous peoples and their cultures.
We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria, including the National Consortium for Indigenous Economic Development, stands, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
We encourage you to engage in our commitment to maximize conditions across Canada for Indigenous economic strength and resilience.
Capacity building
Through education and training, we seek to contribute to the development of the next generation of Indigenous business leaders.
Wise practices
“Wise practices” expand traditional best practices models to include local and Indigenous knowledge, perspectives and experiences.
Practical tools
The resource hub is a repository to share knowledge, expertise and “wise practices” capable of keeping up with the pace of change in a complex and dynamic environment.