National First Nations Substance Use Summit Registration

Date: February 25-26, 2026
Pre-Summit Event: February 24, 2026
Location: Hilton Lac Leamy, Quebec

Hosted by Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and the Youth Substance Addiction Committee

About the Summit

The 2026 National First Nations Substance Use Summit will bring together First Nations leaders, wellness workers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, researchers, and partners from across the country to strengthen our collective response to substance use and mental wellness.

Over two and a half days, participants will share stories, celebrate strengths, and honour the resilience of communities leading the way in healing. Guided by culture, spirit, and connection, this gathering is a space for reflection, innovation, and collective action.

What to Expect

Keynote presentations

featuring leading voices in wellness

Panels and workshops

showcasing community innovations and policy directions

Cultural activities

to connect, reflect, and restore balance

Networking and collaboration

among those shaping the future of First Nations wellness

Who Should Attend

This event welcomes those working, learning, or leading within First Nations mental wellness and substance use fields, including:

Addiction and treatment centre staff
Mental wellness teams
Community health and harm reduction workers
Health directors and leaders
People with lived and living experience
Researchers, educators, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and youth advocates

Registration

Registration will open soon.
Stay tuned for updates and join us in bringing wellness home to our Nations.

Itinerary

Tuesday, February 24: Pre-Summit Event (1:30PM – 4:00PM)
Wednesday, February 25: Summit (9:00AM – 3:00PM) and Banquet (5:30PM – 8:30PM)
Thursday, February 26: Summit (9:00AM – 4:30PM)

Why Attend

Join us to strengthen relationships, share knowledge, and celebrate 50 years of NNADAP. Together, we’ll honour those who paved the way and the new generation continuing the work of Hope, Belonging, Meaning, and Purpose.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your support joins ours in bringing this vision to life — a gathering shaped by culture, collaboration, and the shared commitment to healing and wellness across Nations.