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.

Sponsors:

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

NNADAP
50-Year Anniversary Awards

Help us recognize the individuals, groups, and programs making a difference in First Nations wellness.

Submit a nomination to celebrate 50 years of NNADAP and honour those who continue to support healing and community strength.

Selected nominees will be contacted to confirm consent and participation.

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 is now closed, reach out to us at nationalsummit@thunderbirdpf.org to be put on the waitlist.

Hotel

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Lac Leamy at a rate of $225-$245/night plus taxes, in single or double occupancy. The hotel is located at 3 Bd du Casino, Gatineau, QC J8Y 6X4.

Bookings must be made before January 25, 2026 to benefit from our preferred rate. Do not delay as our block of rooms often sells out before the cut off date.

Phone: For questions or special requests, please call the hotel’s reservations desk at +1 866-488-7888 and refer to the 2026 National First Nations Substance Use Summit.

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.