2026

ᒥᔨᐲᐦᑕᐦᐋᓱᑖᐤ ᒋᓃᒨᑖᓇᐙᐤ

Higher Learning, Building Capacity Conference

Preparing Our niimuutaan for Tomorrow’s Journey

Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22

Ottawa, Ontario

Registration will be open to eligible participants in November 2025

The 2^nd edition of this engaging, three-day event offers a unique opportunity for our eligible Post-Secondary, Sabtuan and Higher Learning students to:

Network with fellow students from across the region;
Meet potential employers and explore career paths;
Connect with Elders and knowledge keepers;
Take part in cultural teachings;
Learn and be inspired from graduates;
…and much more!

Cree organizations and entities as well as academic institutions are invited to meet with the students and other partners as we continue to align our efforts to build capacity in iiyiyiu aschii.

Interested in sharing your knowledge with our students?
(workshop, academic institutions, or as an employer)
Please e-mail

Who can participate?

Minimum requirements: JBNQA beneficiary students in a CSB Adult & Higher Learning sponsored program (i.e. Post-Secondary, Sabtuan, Higher Learning).
Eligibility to be determined and communicated by Post-Secondary, Sabtuan, Higher Learning.

What's included for participants

Participant travel
Participant meals
Participant lodging
Session materials
Giveaways, door prizes, and more.

Dates

Arrival: Friday, February 20, 2026
Departure: Monday, February 23, 2026

Click here for additional information

Stay tuned for more information on the CSB radio shows, and social media.

The organizers can also be reached at .