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Conference Date: February 27, 2026 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

VIP Reception and Special Announcement:
February 26, 2026 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: LeBreton Gallery, Canadian War Museum

The Westin Hotel, Ottawa

While we cannot offer a discounted rate for your stay during the conference, the general booking link is below for The Westin Ottawa:
Hotel Information Link

The National Indigenous Defence Conference will advance reconciliation efforts, strengthen partnerships, capacity build, and create meaningful economic opportunities within Canada's Defence sector.

This conference emerges at a critical juncture when Canada's defence sector faces both heightened security challenges and unprecedented opportunities for Indigenous participation. The Government of Canada's commitment to awarding at least 5% of federal contracts to Indigenous businesses, combined with significant defence investments of $82 billion over the next 5 years, creates substantial economic pathways for Indigenous communities.

Simultaneously, the Canadian Armed Forces continues working toward meaningful reconciliation through Indigenous recruitment programs, the Canadian Rangers, Indigenous procurement and integration of Indigenous knowledge systems into northern operations.