UVic has invested $500,000 into the Raven Fund in support of Indigenous enterprises as catalysts for social change and prosperity. It is the university鈥檚 first impact investment
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The BC First Nation Community Economic Development Survey, developed in part by UVic鈥檚 National Consortium for Indigenous Economic Development, has been recently released by the BC Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness. The analysis reveals the interconnectedness of Indigenous economic, cultural and social values. Empowered by traditions, guided by laws and values, Nations are returning to well-being and economic diversity.
In partnership with the Senate of Canada, on Nov.12, 13 and 19, the 番茄社区 is bringing together change-makers to help generate solutions to some of the planet鈥檚 most divisive problems.
When Megan Wilson, graduating student from UVic鈥檚 Gustavson School of Business, began to imagine starting her own business, the world looked a bit different than it does today. However, her offering鈥攄igital marketing for start-ups鈥攊s more relevant today than ever.
With the passing of Dr. Ali Dastmalchian, the 番茄社区 lost an inspiring, dedicated and beloved former leader.
Tari Murwira, UVic BCom class of 2020, can count her spare hours over the last year in cans of soup, jars of peanut butter and liters of milk. Murwira is the coordinator of the UVSS food bank.
The Gustavson Brand Trust study shows that faith in brands is on the decline, even as society becomes more reliant on certain services and products during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following 番茄社区 experts are available to media to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first 番茄社区 President鈥檚 Chair has been awarded to Simon Pek of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. The President鈥檚 Chair is the highest academic honour UVic can bestow on a faculty member, replacing Distinguished Professorships.
A professor of entrepreneurship who has helped boost the number of Indigenous-owned businesses across BC and a professor of Indigenous education who has made significant advancements in the indigenization of curriculum for BC students are the 13th and 14th 番茄社区 scholars recognized with Canada鈥檚 most prestigious award for excellence in leadership and teaching.
The Digital Technology Supercluster is funding the Fresh Water Data Commons project, involving biochemist Caren Helbing, and the Women's Entrepreneurship Program鈥攁 first of its kind for UVic鈥攐verseen by Jerome Etwaroo of UVic's Coast Capital Savings Innovation Centre.
Business mogul and visionary Jim Pattison, chairman and CEO of The Jim Pattison Group is the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business鈥� 2020 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year. Pattison鈥檚 business acumen, ingenuity and vision are qualities we鈥檙e excited to celebrate.
When Saeed Rahman set out to understand how businesses can advance sustainability efforts through better integration of ecological knowledge, he turned first to farmers. What he found was that most agricultural organizations were using a different sustainability lexicon than businesses in other industries.
Ben Gingerich builds his specialty coffee company with a strong dose of pure hustle.
Avasta Farboud founded his produce import company in one entrepreneurial co-op work term, and completed an accounting co-op at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) the next
