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Our Voices. Our Children. Our Future
An Indigenous-led national gathering bringing together leaders, professionals, Elders, youth, and communities to advance meaningful change for Indigenous Children and families.
About the Summit
Nipikiskwasiwan is an Indigenous-led organization founded by professionals with firsthand experience supporting Indigenous children, youth and families. Rooted in culture and community, we are committed to strengthening Indigenous child and family services through collaboration and meaningful change. Join us April 21 & 22, 2027, in Edmonton, AB, for the National Summit, where leaders, professionals, Elders, youth, and community partners will come together to elevate voices, challenge systems, and inspire collective action for stronger futures.
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What We Restore today, Our Children Carry Tomorrow
April 21 & 22, 2027
Early Bird Registration Opens October 21, 2026
Secure your place at this national gathering
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Ready to Register?
Complete the registration form below. Group coordinators can add multiple delegates in one submission. For Pay Later by invoice and EFT/Cheque payment please email us or indicate on your submission.
Early Bird Registrations Open October 21, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta
Call for Presenters
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
BUILDING ON OUR VOICES - ADVANCING INDIGENOUS LED-CHANGE
Building on the foundation established at our 2026 Summit, we continue the national conversation through key areas of Indigenous Child and Family Services. Our focus is on policy, lived experiences, innovative approaches, and practical solutions that strengthen children, families, and communities
Our 2027 Presentation Focus
Building on the conversations and knowledge shared during the inaugural 2026 Nipikiskwasiwan National Summit, our 2027 gathering will focus on four interconnected areas of Indigenous Child and Family Services.
We invite presentations that examine policy and legislative developments, explore complex challenges facing Indigenous youth, highlight successful family preservation initiatives, and strengthen frontline professional practice and service delivery.
Our goal is to bring together Indigenous leadership, research, community knowledge, lived experience, and practical innovations to explore what is working, identify persistent service gaps, and advance meaningful solutions.
We are particularly interested in presentations that demonstrate real-world experiences, successful Indigenous-led approaches, lessons learned, and practical strategies that other Nations, agencies, and communities can adapt and implement.
KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
Addictions Mental Health & Healing
Exploring Indigenous-led approaches to addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery that strengthen families, support vulnerable youth, and reduce the number of children entering care
Strengthening The Frontline Workforce & Service Delivery
Building professional capacity, culturally grounded practice, and stronger systems of care
Indigenous Jurisdiction, Policy & Self-Determination
Advancing indigenous-led governance, legislative implementation, policy, development and accountability.
At-Risk Youth & Complex Needs
Exploring specialized care, service gaps, and culturally grounded responses for Indigenous youth with complex needs.
Family Preservation, Prevention & Reunification
Strengthening indigenous families through prevention, cultural continuity, kinship care, and reunification.
Share Your Knowledge. Inspire Change.
We welcome presenters who bring policy perspectives, lived experiences, Indigenous-led innovations, research, and practical solutions to these four areas of discussion.