Indigenous Affairs Series

Do you know an Indigenous Youth who would benefit from attending? Nominate them for a Scholarship pass.

Canadian Institute would like to acknowledge the ongoing contributions by First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in shaping Canada as a diverse nation.

We are grateful for the Indigenous professionals, community leaders, Elders, youth, knowledge keepers, and changemakers who share their time and wisdom across our programs. Their leadership continues to shape meaningful conversations and inspire more inclusive, equitable futures across our conferences and beyond.

To support the next generation of Indigenous leaders, we are proud to offer ten scholarships^* for Indigenous youth (ages 18–30) to attend one of our Indigenous Affairs events:

• Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Atlantic, October 21–22, 2026 in Halifax, NS
• First Nations Housing & Infrastructure East, November 17–18, 2026 in Toronto, ON
• Cumulative Effects Assessment & Environmental Management, Eastern Canada, November 19–20, 2026 in Toronto, ON
• Disaster Response & Emergency Management Symposium, February 9–10, 2027 in Kelowna, BC
• Western Indigenous Relations & Partnerships, February 17–18, 2027 in Edmonton, AB
• Cumulative Effects Assessment & Environmental Management, Western Canada, April 15–16, 2027 in Calgary, AB

How it works: Ten individuals who registered and paid for any of the upcoming Indigenous Affairs conferences are eligible to nominate an Indigenous youth (ages 18–30), who are working or studying:

• Indigenous Law
• Policy
• Economic Development
• Environmental Issues
• Social Services for Indigenous Communities

We are excited to welcome the next generation of Indigenous leaders to the conversation.

^*The first ten individuals to register and pay for the conference will be eligible to nominate an Indigenous youth for a scholarship pass.