Welcome to the Registration Portal for the 2026 National Indigenous Education Symposium (NIES)
We are delighted to have you join us for this year's Symposium from October 18-20, 2026, in Richmond, British Columbia.
Variable Registration Options
The 2026 National Indigenous Education Symposium offers a variety of registration options to suit different needs.
Virtual Attendance (Plenaries only)
- Members and Non-Members - $125
Full Symposium
- Members - $550
- Non-Members - $675
- Students* - $175
* The student fee applies only to students enrolled in a CICan member college and institute or an IIC member institute. Staff who may be enrolled as a student, e.g., as a doctoral candidate, are not eligible. Before registering as a student please contact Julie Trohon jtrohon@cican.org at CICan or Trisha MacDonald tmacdonald@iicontario.ca at IIC to confirm your eligibility.
Daily Passes
Sunday, October 18
- Members - $150
- Non-Members - $225
Monday, October 19
- Members - $250
- Non-Members - $325
Tuesday, October 20
- Members - $150
- Non-Members - $225
2 Day Registration (Sunday & Monday)
- Members - $400
- Non-Members - $475
2 Day Registration (Monday & Tuesday)
- Members - $400
- Non-Members - $475
Cancellation and Substitution Policy
If cancelled by September 18, 2026: 50% refund of the full amount paid.
If cancelled September 19, 2026 and later: no refunds will be issued.
Substitutions are accepted by email up to October 9, 2026.
Note: We do not accept substitutions or cancellations by phone. For substitutions or cancellations please contact Julie Trohon jtrohon@cican.org at CICan or Trisha MacDonald tmacdonald@iicontario.ca at IIC.