VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- On November 14th, 2024, the Indigenomics NOW forum convened Indigenous business leadership, entrepreneurs, and allies from around the world in a virtual gathering that asked: How can we build economy with life at the center? Hosted by the Global Centre of Indigenomics, this inaugural 24-hour online global forum invited participants to join a transformative conversation that upheld Indigenous economic knowledge systems embedded in cultural values and Indigenous worldview.

As human and ecological challenges deepen worldwide, global Indigenous economic leadership offers a vital pathway to resilience and sustainable design. Indigenomics NOW was more than a forum; it was a necessary shift toward an economic model that places people, community, and the planet at the heart of prosperity.

“Indigenomics NOW was an invitation to reimagine the economy,” said Carol Anne Hilton, founder of the Indigenomics movement. “Indigenous knowledge provides a roadmap for an economy that thrives on reciprocity, responsibility, sustainability, and interconnectedness. This event showcased powerful Indigenous-led innovations for advancing sustainability across global economic challenges.”

Event Highlights:

Global Indigenous Perspectives - A vast spectrum of Indigenous voices from Canada, the United States, Ecuador, Cameroon, South Africa, and New Zealand advanced insights of building economies rooted in respect, sustainability, and cultural connection.

Keynote Speakers - Carol Anne Hilton and Eli Enns on Indigenous generational leadership; Garry Oker on Indigenous-led economic design; Dr. Anthony Cole on digital transformation; and Glinis Buffalo and Helen Bobiwash on sustaining traditional values in business.

Cultural Celebrations and Reflections - From Tanzanian performers to an Indigenous Moon Ceremony led by Andrea Menard, the event upheld Indigenous worldview as a core component of economic vitality.

Organized around the alignment of the natural world with 13 content streams inspired by natural systems such as 13 moons and 4 directions, Indigenomics NOW brought together critical perspectives including Indigenous economic sovereignty, sustainable business models, and Indigenous data sovereignty. Each session was a call to action, grounded in Indigenous values that prioritize long-term generational well-being, accountability, and environmental stewardship.

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