Events
Urban Indigenous Governance
A Hybrid Conference on Rights, Recognition, and Reciprocity
November 6-7th, 2026 - Concordia University & Espace Jax
Tiohtià:ke / Montréal
Welcome!
Join us for the Urban Indigenous Governance: Rights, Recognition, and Reciprocity gathering, a national event held at Concordia University, in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, Quebec on November 6th and 7th, 2026. The event is Indigenous-led and organized by the Urban Indigenous Knowledge Mobilization Hub and the University of Victoria, Concordia University’s Department of Political Science, and the Montréal Indigenous Community NETWORK.
The gathering’s purpose is to advance urban Indigenous research and build relationships between urban Indigenous communities, urban Indigenous organizations, urban Indigenous rights advocates, and scholars of urban Indigenous policy and politics. Format will include discussions, roundtables, panels, keynote speakers, cultural programming, and more. This is a great setting for both first-time or experienced researchers and practitioners who want to be inspired and build long-term relationships and produce realistic, principled strategies, tactics, and activities, to support Indigenous urban communities and Urban Indigenous governance.
How to access virtual sessions
Please note virtual sessions will be hosted on Zoom. Upon purchase of your “online” ticket, you will receive a Zoom link to join the conference.
If you did not receive a Zoom link in your email confirmation please email admin@nuicc.ca Check your inbox for an email sent by production@nuicc.ca for the zoom link information. All registrants will receive the zoom information via email. Please DO NOT SHARE the zoom link to ensure uninterrupted, secure and smooth sessions.
Date & Time
Friday – Saturday, November 6-7, 2026.
Meeting Location
Check-in/Registration (optional, for those in town) | Thursday, Nov 5th
Concordia University | 1400 De Maisonneuve, Blvd. W.Montreal, QC H3G 1M8 | J.W. McConnell Building (LB), Room 145 | Google Maps directions.
Conference Day 1 | Friday, Nov 6th
The Sanctuary | 1439 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montreal QC H3G 1S6 | Google Maps directions.
Conference Day 2 | Saturday, Nov 7th
(1) The Sanctuary | 1439 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montreal QC H3G 1S6 | Google Maps directions. Morning programming.
(2) Concordia University | 1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8 | Henry F. Hall (H) Building, 12th Floor. Google Maps directions. Afternoon programming.
Event Agenda
About The Urban Indigenous
knowledge mobilization hub
Formerly part of the National Urban Indigenous Coalitions Council (NUICC), the Urban Indigenous Knowledge Mobilization Hub supports urban Indigenous non profits, coalitions, researchers, and individuals from coast to coast to coast to undertake and mobilize Indigenous knowledge in their communities to advance their policy and action priorities. The Hub allows for members and communities to come together in learning and sharing, while also gaining access to resources, research, and tools that support their programming, services, reports, and policy recommendations.
The Hub establishes awareness and builds knowledge through community-engaged data collection and analysis, storytelling, art, and Indigenous-led events programming that leads to a greater understanding of current practices and strategies in responding to our challenges as urban Indigenous Peoples.
Do you have any questions? Contact our production team at production@nuicc.ca.