2026 Indigenous Youth Rising Conference

Come join us for a day filled with inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities. This conference is a platform for Indigenous youth to come together, share experiences, and empower each other.

Get ready to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from knowledgeable speakers, and participate in discussions. Let's rise together and make a difference!

Emcee's: nipîy Iskwew and Tammy Rae Lamouche

KEYNOTE speakers are:

Friday night performances and open mic with Mathew Cardinal, Tammy Rae, and nipîy Iskwew. Saturday is a day filled with a MacEwan Alumni Panel, presentations from MacEwan Campus, including the Chemistry Department, Sport & Wellness, kihêw waciston's Knowledge Keepers, and seperate tour groups of the campus!

We prefer payment by credit card; however, if you need to pay by cheque, please follow the instructions below:

• Send a cheque for the total amount $200 per person before January 16, 2026.

MacEwan University

kihêw waciston room 9-115

P.O. Box 1796

Edmonton,Alberta

T5J 2P2 Canada

• Email us at [email protected] to inform us that the cheque has been sent.
• Register for tickets under: Cheque Payment ONLY

Note: Cheque must be received within 15 business days from when you register or you registration may be cancelled

Check out some of our photo's from last years conference!

Info: Networking ie mingle bingo, valentine card exchange etc

Info: If time permits we will do a short open mic or karaoke song with students

Info: Session 1: Brittany Johnson
Session 2: Emery Assiniboine
Session 3: Etienna Moostoos - Lafferty
Session 4: Shelby Framboise
Session 5: Teddy Carter
Session 6: kihew waciston

Info: Tour 1: Allard Hall
Tour 2: Explore the Benefits of Sport and Wellness
Tour 3: Library Makerspace
Tour 4: Chemistry All Around You
Tour 5: Residence
Tour 6: Zebrafish Facility Tour
Tour 7: kw Turtle Markers Tour

Host or Publisher kihêw waciston