2026 Indigenous Youth Rising Conference

Schedule

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Paul Byrne Hall (9-115) | Edmonton, AB

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About this Event

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

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Feb 13

🕑: 05:00 PM
Doors open
🕑: 06:00 PM
Welcome from Emcee's
Dinner
🕑: 06:45 PM
Evening Interactive Activities

Info: Networking ie mingle bingo, valentine card exchange etc


🕑: 07:15 PM
Performance by Mathew Cardinal

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


🕑: 07:45 PM
Performance by Tammy and nipiy and Closing Remarks
Feb 14

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Breakfast
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Grand Entry (TBC)
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Opening Blessing by Knowledge Keeper Tom Snow
🕑: 09:40 AM - 09:50 AM
Welcoming by Emcee's
🕑: 09:50 AM - 09:55 AM
Opening remarks from Dr. Annette Trimbee; President & Vice- Chancellor
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote Speakers Leo and Pricilla McGilvery
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Movement Break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MacEwan Alumni Panel with Mallory Yawnghwe, Keestin O'Dell, and Chase Soosay
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch and Performance by Tammy and nipiy
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:50 PM
Breakout Session

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


🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Tour Block

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


🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Break & Snack
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Keynote Speaker- James Makokis
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks, Conference Evaluation, and Door Prizes
🕑: 04:00 PM
Retiring of the Eagle Staff
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Where is it happening?

Paul Byrne Hall (9-115), 10910 104 Avenue, Edmonton, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 200.00

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