2026 Conference

Posted on December 5, 2025

📅 Date: February 11–12, 2026
📍 Host: First Nations Education Administrators Association (FNEAA)
🌐 Location: Online
🎓 Audience: First Nations education leaders, administrators, educators, and community members

📧 Registration is FREE

The 2026 FNEAA Conference celebrates the deep relationship between water, life, and Indigenous science. Together, we give thanks to water and the animal and plant life within it, while exploring how STEM education and Indigenous knowledge systems can strengthen environmental stewardship, innovation, and community well-being.

This year’s gathering brings together Indigenous educators, scientists, Elders, youth, and partners to showcase how Indigenous-led STEM initiatives advance ecosystem health, food security, climate resilience, and leadership growth within First Nations communities.

Conference Highlights

• Keynote Presentations: Indigenous knowledge keepers, scientists, and educators on water ecology, biodiversity, and land-based learning.
• Workshops: Practical and creative sessions, including:
  • Indigenous approaches to water science and aquatic ecosystem monitoring
  • Designing culturally grounded STEM curriculum for First Nations schools
  • Leadership best practices and programs in Indigenous education
  • Youth innovation and Two-Eyed Seeing approaches
  • Community-driven water and land restoration projects
• Let’s Talk Science Indigenous STEM Award: Recognising outstanding Indigenous-led STEM initiatives in education, youth innovation, and community leadership.
• Networking & Sharing Circles: Facilitated discussions with Elders, educators, and youth to exchange best practices and strengthen relationships.
• Innovation Showcase: Highlighting Indigenous-led STEM projects, technologies, and research in water, environment, and sustainability.

FNEAA invites presentations, workshops, and panels highlighting Indigenous STEM initiatives related to water, plant, and animal life.

Suggested Topics:

• Leadership best practices from the FNEAA Indigenous Education Leadership Series
• Applying Indigenous governance and policy frameworks to strengthen STEM education
• Indigenous knowledge in water stewardship and science education
• Climate adaptation and community-based monitoring of aquatic ecosystems
• Youth engagement in STEM through land- and water-based projects
• Integration of Indigenous language and culture in STEM programming
• Leadership and governance in Indigenous STEM education
• Partnerships between First Nations, post-secondary institutions, and STEM organizations

📧 Submit your proposal to: info@fneaa.ca or sbrascoupe@fneaa.ca

📅 Deadline: January 9, 2025

📣 Notification: January 16, 2026

Include:

• Abstract (300–500 words)
• Presenter name(s), affiliation(s), and contact info
• Preferred format (workshop, panel, presentation, pre-recorded)

The FNEAA 2026 Indigenous STEM Conference is a free virtual national gathering celebrating Indigenous leadership, knowledge, and innovation in STEM. Sponsorship supports Indigenous-led education and helps make the event accessible to all.

Water Level – $10,000
Sponsor recognition, opportunity to introduce a keynote speaker, logo on all materials, and a full-page feature in the Conference Report.
Turtle Level – $5,000
Supporting Sponsor recognition, logo on virtual slides and program, half-page feature in the Conference Report.
Fish Level – $1,000
Community Sponsor recognition in the Conference Report and logo on the website.
Your support helps advance Indigenous-led STEM education, strengthen leadership and partnerships, and celebrate youth and community innovation.

Email sbrascoupe@fneaa.ca to inquire.

Acknowledgement of Support

This event is made possible through the generous support of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), whose partnership advances Indigenous-led STEM education and supports our shared commitment to protecting and sustaining water ecosystems for future generations.

Miigwetch | Merci | Thank You
Join us in giving thanks to water and all life it sustains, honouring Indigenous knowledge, science, and leadership through community and collaboration.