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Prince George, B.C. – Internationally renowned Indigenous business leader, economic strategist and author Carol Anne Hilton will deliver the keynote address at UNBC’s 3rd annual Faculty of Business and Economics dinner on March 6, 2026. Hilton’s keynote address will highlight the transformative power of incorporating diverse worldviews into economic systems to foster more resilient and sustainable communities.
A member of the Hesquiaht Nation on Vancouver Island and of Nuu-chah-nulth descent, Hilton is an economic strategist whose groundbreaking work has reshaped conversations about Indigenous economic power and inclusive growth in Canada and beyond.
Coining the term “Indigenomics” in 2012, the founder and CEO of the Indigenomics Institute and the Global Centre of Indigenomics pioneered what has become an international movement that repositions Indigenous Peoples as central contributors to modern economies. Her acclaimed book, Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table, lays out a bold vision for a $100 billion Indigenous economy and serves as a blueprint for economic reconciliation.
“Indigenomics is an economic framework rooted in Indigenous worldviews that emphasizes relationality, sustainability and collective generational prosperity,” says Hilton, who holds an international Masters Degree in Business Management (MBA) from the University of Hertfordshire, England. “I look forward to sharing insights with students, faculty and community leaders at UNBC on how different ways of understanding value, relationships and economic opportunity can transform the systems we work within and inspire a more inclusive approach to community well-being.”
With more than two decades of experience advancing Indigenous economic development, Hilton has advised governments, corporations and international institutions. She has served on the Canadian Economic Growth Council, the B.C. Emerging Economy Task Force, and currently holds directorships with the McGill University Institute for the Study of Canada, Earth Charter International and the International Values Commission.
“Carol Anne’s work speaks directly to the power of economies built on relationships, responsibility and shared opportunity,” says Faculty of Business and Economics Dean Dr. Ron Camp. “We’re thrilled to welcome her as our keynote speaker and to continue building a business education environment grounded in reconciliation, sustainability and meaningful impact.”
Hilton’s leadership has been recognized with numerous honours, including the Mastercard Game Changer Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Powwow Pitch, the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Award of Excellence in Aboriginal Relations, and the BC Achievement Foundation’s Award of Distinction in Indigenous Business.
The evening is an inspiring opportunity for students, faculty, alumni, industry partners and community members to connect and explore emerging ideas shaping the future of business and economics in northern B.C. and across the country.
Tickets for the event are now available.