25th National Conference
Celebrating 25 Years, Building Stronger Nations
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March 9-11, 2026
Edmonton Convention Centre
Edmonton, Alberta
Honours the achievements, resilience, and vision of Indigenous communities while looking toward a future grounded in strong leadership, shared knowledge, and self-determination. This National Conference creates a space to celebrate progress, exchange knowledge and experiences, strengthen relationships, and explore opportunities that empower communities to build strong, sustainable, and prosperous Nations for generations to come.
Through expert-led sessions, community success stories, and peer-driven learning, participants will share practical knowledge, proven approaches, and innovative ideas that strengthen leadership, governance, financial capacity, and community wellbeing. Together, we will explore how building capacity, creating economic opportunity, and strengthening community systems can advance self-determination and support healthier, more resilient, and prosperous Nations—today and for generations to come.
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More Information
Co-Chairs
Harold Sakhoskwaientha Tarbell, BA
Tarbell Facilitation Network
Committee Members
Jessica Dorion, CAFM
Chair of the Board of Directors
AFOA Canada
Terry Goodtrack, MPA, B Admin, CPA, CGA, CAFM, CAPA, C. Dir
President and Chief Executive Officer
AFOA Canada
Kendel Potskin, B.Comm
Founder
Cultural Creatives
Harold Sakhoskwaientha Tarbell, BA Sociology
Tarbell Facilitation Network
Corporate Lead Sponsor
If you have any questions about the conference, please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Secretariat or AFOA Canada.