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Event Description
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and the Youth Substance Addiction Committee invite you to the 2026 National First Nations Substance Use Summit!
Join First Nations leaders, wellness workers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, researchers, and partners from across the country for a 2.5-day gathering dedicated to strengthening our shared response to substance use and mental wellness. The Summit will feature inspiring keynote speakers and thought leaders, and engage in panels exploring new frameworks, research, and policy directions shaping First Nations substance use and mental wellness today.
By joining, you will:
- Help shape national priorities on substance use and mental wellness
- Connect and learn from Indigenous wellness leaders and peers across Canada
- Celebrate 50 years of NNADAP and the ongoing strength of community-based healing
- Contribute to future frameworks that honour culture, identity, and wellness in every aspect of care
This gathering will foster a safe and supportive space for relationship building, innovation, and celebration of the resilience and brilliance within our Nations. Together, we will honour our strengths, uplift our workforce, and create a shared vision for the next generation of Indigenous wellness.
Itinerary
- Tuesday, February 24: Pre-Summit Event (1:30PM - 4:00PM)
- Wednesday, February 25: Summit (9:00AM - 3:00PM) and Banquet and Performance (5:30PM - 8:30PM)
- Thursday, February 26: Summit (9:00AM - 4:30PM)
Hotel
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Lac Leamy at a rate of $225-$245/night plus taxes, in single or double occupancy. The hotel is located at 3 Bd du Casino, Gatineau, QC J8Y 6X4.
Bookings must be made before January 25, 2026 to benefit from our preferred rate. Do not delay as our block of rooms often sells out before the cut off date.