{"id":3623,"date":"2025-09-30T14:03:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T18:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fnleadingtheway.com\/en\/?page_id=3623"},"modified":"2026-04-21T13:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T17:36:09","slug":"2026-national-meeting-agenda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fnleadingtheway.com\/en\/2026-national-meeting-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 National Meeting | Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NATIONAL MEETING 2026 | OCTOBER 14-16, 2026 | Vancouver, BC<\/span><\/h2>\n

First Nations Leading the Way 9:<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>
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Registration is now open for the\u00a09th Annual First Nations Leading the Way\u00a0conference<\/strong> at the iconic\u00a0Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.<\/strong> This\u00a0year\u2019s conference is especially meaningful as we celebrate two major milestones:<\/p>\n

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  • 30 years\u00a0of the\u00a0Lands Advisory Board Framework Agreement<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • 20 years\u00a0of the\u00a0First Nations Fiscal Management Act\u00a0(FMA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A\u00a0Generation of Strength, Sovereignty and Shared Prosperity Celebrating Progress, Partnership, and First Nations Leadership.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    These anniversaries are not only a moment to reflect on achievements, but also an opportunity to look ahead as we strengthen relationships, share lessons learned, and continue the collaborative work that supports strong\u00a0and\u00a0prosperous\u00a0Nations.<\/p>\n

    Join First Nations leaders from across the country to celebrate progress, share knowledge, and explore the tools\u00a0that support\u00a0jurisdiction, fiscal independence, and\u00a0long-term\u00a0economic success.<\/p>\n<\/div>

    Agenda Coming Soon<\/span><\/h1>\n

    Conference Agenda:<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7th<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

    5:00pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    |<\/span> Registration Opens<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    6:00pm \u2013 8:30pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    |<\/span> Welcoming Reception<\/strong><\/p>\n

    6:15 \u2013 Opening Remarks
    \n\u2013 Emcee Kahnekahnekahtahk Stan Wesley<\/strong> Introduction<\/span>
    \n\u2013 Leadership Welcoming<\/span>
    \n\u2013 HRH Zolani Mkiva<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    6:35 \u2013 Musical Performance by Adrian Sutherland<\/strong>
    \n7:15 \u2013 Musical Performance by Shawnee Kish<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Wednesday, OCTOBER 8th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

    7:30am \u2013 8:30am<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    |<\/span> Breakfast & Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n

    8:20 \u2013 Francophone Housekeeping, Frank Brazeau<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    8:30am \u2013 8:55am<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    |<\/span> Welcoming and National Meeting Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

    -Prayer by Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Elder Melanee McAulay<\/strong>
    \n-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Welcoming by Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault<\/strong>
    \n-Emcee Kahnekahnekahtahk Stan Wesley<\/strong> housekeeping and review of agenda<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    9:00am \u2013 9:15am<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    |<\/span> Opening Address by National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    9:20am \u2013 10:10am<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    |<\/span> Updates from the Institutions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Allan Claxton,<\/strong> Development Board Chair, First Nations Infrastructure Institute
    \nErnie Daniels,<\/strong> President\/CEO, First Nations Finance Authority
    \nChief Robert Louie,<\/strong> Chairman, First Nations Lands Advisory Board
    \nChief Derek Epp<\/strong>, Special Initiatives Co-Chair, First Nations Tax Commission
    \nHarold Calla<\/strong>, Executive Chair, First Nations Financial Management Board<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    10:15am \u2013 11:00am<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    |<\/span> North Star: Our Journey Toward Self-Determination<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    With FNTC Chief Commissioner C.T. Manny Jules<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    11:00am \u2013 11:20am<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    |<\/span> Morning Health Break<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    11:25am \u2013 12:10pm<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    |<\/span> Breakout Session #1<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Blazing New Trails: Working Together to Achieve Our Collective Vision<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      With FNTC<\/strong> (Mainstage)<\/em><\/p>\n

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      • Setting Sail for Success: First Nations Reshaping the Mi\u2019kma\u2019ki Landscape<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        With FNFA<\/strong>\u00a0(Markham Ballroom)<\/em><\/p>\n