2026 Indigenous Governance Conference
Exploring Current Issues facing Indigenous Communities and Businesses
Designed for Indigenous leadership, finance professionals, community administrators, and department managers, the Indigenous Governance Conference explores timely and evolving issues impacting Indigenous communities and businesses. Through keynote presentations, plenary discussions, and focused afternoon breakout sessions on finance, digital transformation, and land claims and title rights, participants will gain practical insights, share knowledge, and strengthen capacity to support informed decision-making, effective governance, and sustainable economic development within communities.
Breakout sessions will be led by Giesbrecht & Company, Humanity Financial, and Cantatus Systems. Additional speakers include RBC, Ascent Employment Law, and Jennifer Hufnagel of Hufnagel Consulting, with more speakers to be announced.
EARLY BIRD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Pre-Conference Workshop (March 10): $395 + tax
AFOA BC Members (March 11-12): $1,050+ tax
Non-members (March 11-12): $1,250 + tax
** Registration and payment must be received by February 13, 2026
REGULAR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Pre-Conference Workshop (March 10): $395 + Tax
AFOA BC Members (March 11-12): $1,195+ tax
Non-members (March 11-12): $1,395 + tax
Cancellation and Refund Policy
A refund (less an administrative fee of $75) will only be made if notice of cancellation is received in writing prior to Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (10 business days before the event) to finance@afoabc.org. No refund will be given after this period. Substitute delegates are permitted with advanced notice. Cancellation for unpaid registrations must also be made by this date.
Cheques can be mailed to:
AFOA BC
1055 West Georgia Street, Suite 2400
Vancouver, BC V6E 3P3
Agenda
Draft Agenda Now Available!
Speaker Bios
Coming Soon!
EXHIBITORS & VENDORS
Our vendor tables for this event are full, and we have very limited space for our Exhibitor trade show booths. Please reach out to Candise Johnston at cjohnston@afoabc.org for availability, cost, and/or to be added to the waitlist.
ACCOMMODATIONS
We have secured a group rate of $279 per night. You must book before February 17, 2026 to receive this rate.
Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel
5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC
(604) 273 – 6336
You can also call the hotel reservations department directly at 1-800-445-8667 or 604-232-5017 and reference AFOA BC Workshop March 2026 when booking.