First Nations Summit for Advancing Global Sustainable Futures

Join us for two days of First Nations-led dialogue, learning, and action on sustainable futures.

The 2026 First Nations Summit for Advancing Global Sustainable Futures will take place September 2–3, 2026, at the Saskatoon Inn in Saskatoon.

Hosted by the FSIN Lands and Resources Secretariat, the Summit brings together First Nations leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, youth, technicians, practitioners, educators, and partners from government, industry, academia, philanthropy, and the non-profit sector.

This annual gathering creates space to share First Nation-led initiatives, strengthen relationships, and explore practical pathways toward more sustainable, just, and resilient futures. The program will highlight the leadership, knowledge, rights, and priorities of First Nations while connecting local and regional work to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Summit discussions will include:

• First Nations water, land, habitat, and resource stewardship
• Food sovereignty, agriculture, soil health, and climate resilience
• Major projects, clean energy and emerging technologies
• Inherent and Treaty rights, legal personhood, and rights-based approaches to sustainability
• Youth leadership, Elder guidance, and intergenerational knowledge sharing
• Economic self-determination, partnerships, financing, and First Nation-led solutions

The 2026 program will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and presentations on real initiatives already advancing change in First Nations and across broader regions and watersheds. You are invited to listen, learn, build relationships, and contribute to these important conversations.

Join us on Treaty 6 Territory in Saskatoon, SK as we share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and advance First Nation-led sustainable futures.