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Indigenous Child Welfare Conference 2026

Inspire Group of Companies Ltd.

October 27–29, 2026

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre, SK

A gathering for Indigenous leaders, child welfare professionals and advocates focused on culturally safe practices, community-driven solutions, family preservation and the well-being of Indigenous children and families. The official site lists the 2026 theme as Empowering Indigenous Voices.

BCAFN 23rd Annual General Meeting

October 14–16, 2026

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver, BC / online via Zoom, BC

Official British Columbia Assembly of First Nations page for the 23rd Annual General Meeting, hosted in person at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver and online via Zoom on October 14, 15 and 16, 2026.

Indigenous Relations Forum & PAIR Awards

October 14, 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, BC

CCIB’s Indigenous Relations Forum and 25th anniversary PAIR Awards will bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations together for award presentations, roundtable discussions, a panel discussion, an Indigenous artisan marketplace, networking and a closing reception. Registration for the October 14 forum is available separately from the October 15 West Coast Business Forum.

West Coast Business Forum & Awards Dinner

Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

October 15, 2026

Vancouver, BC

CCIB West Coast Business Forum & Awards Dinner in Vancouver, with a full day of connection, breakout sessions, mainstage programming, and awards dinner. Listed on the official CCIB Events page.

Treaty 6, Edmonton Pow Wow 2026

Treaty 6, Edmonton Pow Wow

Oct 16-18, 2026

Treaty 6, Edmonton Ab, Alberta

Treaty 6, Edmonton Pow Wow listed for Oct 16-18, 2026 in Alberta. More details may be announced by the host closer to the date. Check the event poster or host source for the latest grand entry, admission, special, and contact details.

National Indigenous Education Symposium 2026

October 18–20, 2026

Richmond, BC, River Rock Conference Centre

Official CICan save-the-date page for the National Indigenous Education Symposium 2026. The symposium is scheduled for October 18–20, 2026 at River Rock Conference Centre in Richmond, BC, convening colleges and institutes to advance reconciliation and Indigenization.

AFOA Canada 2026 National Conference

AFOA Canada

October 20-22, 2026

Winnipeg, MB

AFOA Canada national conference for Indigenous professionals, leaders, and changemakers focused on economic prosperity, capacity building, and community leadership. Official event page is on AFOA Canada.

Human Resource in the Age of Indigenous Law — CAHRMA 2026 Conference

October 20–22, 2026

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canad Inns Destination Centre Club Regent, MB

CAHRMA’s 2026 conference focuses on human resources in the age of Indigenous law. Registration is open for the Winnipeg event; the official page includes conference pricing, agenda and accommodation information.

Indigenous Public Safety Conference 2026

October 24–27, 2026

Saskatoon, SK, TCU Place, 35 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK

A national gathering focused on public safety, fire prevention and emergency management across First Nation communities. The official schedule includes pre-conference training October 24–25 and conference sessions October 25–27 at TCU Place in Saskatoon.

World Indigenous Business Forum 2026

October 26–28, 2026

RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB

Official World Indigenous Business Forum page for WIBF 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 26–28, 2026 at RBC Convention Centre. The page says Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism is collaborating with Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Inc. to organize the 2026 forum and includes registration information.

Manito Ahbee Pow Wow & Festival

Manito Ahbee Festival

Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026

Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Manitoba

Manito Ahbee Festival returns to Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Treaty No. 1 Territory, October 30-November 1, 2026. Nations from across Turtle Island gather for pow wow and festival programming. Poster/source: https://calendar.powwows.com/events/manito-ahbee-pow-wow/

First Nations Language Keepers Gathering

Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre

Nov 3-4, 2026

Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK

Gather with language speakers, Elders, educators, learners and communities at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon. The 2026 gathering carries the theme “Our Sacred Languages Walk With Us.” Individual attendees can register online; tradeshow exhibitors must use the registration package on the organizer’s page. The agenda will be posted by the organizer.