Our doors and registration are open to welcome all Symposium Attendees. Join us in the lobby to register, then attend an evening of cultural activities sure to delight.

6:30 - 7:30PM | Drum Circle
Take a beat and join Fire Wolf - Christina Betinkis in our drum circle with your own drum or rattle.

7:30 - 8:00PM | Native Pool Boy
Sean Morriseau, also known as Native Pool Boy, is a content creator, influencer and comedic storyteller from Fort William First Nation Ontario. He focuses on healing through laughter and bringing light to topics that are sometimes hard to discuss.

Complimentary breakfast provided. Join your peers and colleagues for a delicious bite and delightful conversation.

Come together in a cultural ceremony to mark the start of many great discussions to come. Engage with your peers, share your thoughts, and hear the stories of our People.

We'll kick off with an opening song featuring Fire Wolf, Christina Bekintis, drumming by Singing Spirit. Chief Constant will extend a warm welcome to the territory, followed by context setting from Lorraine Rekmans. To set the tone, we'll then transition into an introductory circle with a talking stick.

This project aims to protect 300,000 square kilometres of marine and terrestrial landscapes in the Mushkegowuk Home Lands, aligning with Canada's 30% conservation target by 2030. The initiative emphasizes a comprehensive approach to preserve the ecological integrity and biodiversity of this culturally significant region. Focusing on the delicate balance between marine and terrestrial ecosystems, it strives to create a resilient and sustainable environment for current and future generations.

Visit the health bar and recharge with refreshments while taking the time to visit the Symposium Supporter booths to start a dialogue with these fantastic organizations.

An insightful presentation on Guardian by LlamaZOO, a groundbreaking digital platform transforming natural resource management and land stewardship. Explore its impactful collaboration with FP Innovations and its significant applications among West Coast / Coastal First Nations. Discover how Guardian is revolutionizing land stewardship, merging traditional knowledge, GIS and earth science data, with cutting-edge 3D visualization technology. Through engaging case studies, we'll reveal how this platform is enabling First Nations to monitor and manage lands effectively, fostering environmental sustainability and economic development.

In this session representatives will share the journey of the RAD Network into a collaborative woven hub, along with examples from the growing field of Nature-based Solutions. Session speakers will present how these emerging ways to finance land/water protection and stewardship could support the cultural, ecological and political goals of Nations.

Grab a chair, savour a buffet lunch, and make meaningful connections with your peers and colleagues. This is your chance to visit the Symposium Supporter booths for more engaging networking.

Engage in dialogue that explores our collective and inherent rights as Indigenous People. Share, learn, and discuss how Communities are working together to gain progress through the power of voice.

Take advantage of this opportune moment to foster connections and forge new ones. Explore interactive booths, engage in enlightening podcasts, and enjoy delightful refreshments.