About
Join us for the 3rd Annual Loving Justice Conference taking place September 13–16, 2026 at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
Hosted in partnership by Piikani Child and Family Services and the Our Children Our Way Society, Loving Justice 2026 will bring together Indigenous leaders, Elders, youth, legal advocates, community practitioners, Nations, and organizations from across the country to advance dialogue, learning, and collective action grounded in Indigenous laws, governance, and systems of care for children and families.
Rooted in the conference theme, Restoring Our Laws, Teachings and Ways of Life, this gathering is more than a conference; it is a living expression of Indigenous laws, relationships, responsibilities, and collective care carried forward through this work.
Together, we gather in a good way, guided by love, justice, and responsibility to children, families, Nations, and future generations
Through keynote presentations, workshops, storytelling, panels, and cross-Nation dialogue, participants will engage in courageous conversations focused on:
Indigenous jurisdiction pathways and governance
Upholding and enacting Indigenous laws and legal traditions
Advocacy, accountability, and systems transformation
Strengthening relationships and shared responsibilities
Loving Justice
creates space to:
Learn from Nations and communities leading change
Share promising practices, challenges, and lessons learned
Build relationships, networks, and communities of practice
Be guided by the teachings, visions, and wisdom carried by Elders
Strengthen collective movement toward Indigenous-led systems of care and justice
Gathering Soon
Join Nations from across Turtle Island in dialogue, learning and action.
Grounded in our teachings. Guided by our children. Strengthened through our laws.
- Days39
- Hours18
- Minutes5
- Seconds36
In Development with the LJ Steering Committee
More information will be shared as keynotes, panel speakers and presentations are confirmed in the coming weeks.
Who Should
Attend
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit leadership, Indigenous child and family service agencies, youth, Elders, legal and financial representatives, frontline practitioners, policymakers, advocates, researchers, and those engaged in or exploring Indigenous child and family jurisdiction and systems transformation
Come ready to learn
Come ready to connect
Come ready to strengthen collective movement for Indigenous children, youth, families, and Nations.
Our Sponsors
As a sponsor, your organization will play an important role in supporting meaningful national dialogue and collaboration while demonstrating a commitment to reconciliation, Indigenous self-determination, and the wellbeing of Indigenous children and families.
We would be honoured to have your support to stand alongside us in restoring our laws, teachings and way of life.
Event Details
When
September 13, 2026 – September 16, 2026
2:00 PM-4:00 PMET
Planner Details
Kyra Mason
Loving.Justice@ourchildrenourway.ca
Marcy Large
LovingJustice2026@ourchildrenourway.ca
