Indigenous Clean Energy
2026 National Gathering
October 6-8, 2026
Treaty 7 Territory
2026 National Gathering
October 6-8, 2026 | Treaty 7 Territory
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Date
October 6-8, 2026
Location
7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact
The National Gathering is Indigenous Clean Energy’s major biannual event that brings together Indigenous clean energy leaders, practitioners, and allies. This event offers a unique opportunity to build new partnerships, inform policy, and create pathways to advance more meaningful Indigenous participation in the clean energy transition.
Held in partnership with the Tsuut’ina Nation, the 2026 National Gathering will welcome more than 500 participants for three days of connection, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
In 2026, Indigenous Clean Energy will celebrate 10 years of impact through the 20/20 Catalysts Program, our flagship initiative that has supported more than 150 participants with the tools and resources to become clean energy leaders.
This milestone edition—Celebrating 10 Years of Impact—will honour a decade of transformative work by a strong community of Indigenous clean energy leaders, program participants, mentors, organizations, and partners, whose collective efforts have helped shape the clean energy landscape in Canada.
Applications are open!
Three days of connection, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
Day 1
Oct. 6
7 Chiefs Sportsplex
Culture and Connections
- Clean energy, land and water protection
- Celebrate culture, identity, and the strength of Indigenous peoples
- Create a welcoming space for learning, sharing, healing, and unity
- Support intergenerational connection through traditional practices and teachings
- Build relationships across glocal communities and strengthen solidarity work
Days 2 and 3
Oct. 7-8
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
Interactive Workshops
- Engage and Learn: Interactive breakout workshops
- Collaborate and Connect: Build strong connections and foster collaborative approaches for future and current projects
- Honour the Journey: Celebrate and acknowledge the significant achievements of the 20/20 Catalysts Program
- Ancestral Wisdom in Energy: Recognizing traditional ecological knowledge, global solidarity, wellness, culture and connections
- Sustainability: Indigenous-led clean energy initiatives, community wellness and sustainability
Event Details and Updates
Using the link below, you’ll find our provisional agenda. A few details may still change, so check back for updates closer to the event.
Venue Information
The 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre is a world-class sports facility and events centre built on the rich heritage and principles of the Tsuut’ina Nation, bordering Calgary, Alberta. Spanning 228,000 square feet, it stands as the largest sporting and fitness facility in Western Canada.
Location: 19 Bullhead Road, Tsuut’ina Nation, AB T3T 0A6
Days 2 and 3
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is located in the heart of downtown Calgary and offers event planning support from a dedicated team of experienced professionals. The venue accommodates a wide range of events and is designed to adapt to the specific needs and vision of each event it hosts.
Location: 136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2P 0K6
Hotel Recommendations
Hilton Garden Inn
Address: 711 4 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1N3
Phone: 1 (587) 352-2020
About the Artwork
Created by Bada Jean, a proud Treaty 6 and 7 member from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and Tsuut’ina Nation.
“In this artwork, you see people in the foreground holding hands, symbolizing community and working together. In the middle ground, you see tipis, which were once our traditional homes and are now used for ceremonies and gatherings. Coming from the centre tipi is a heart, to show the importance of working together and showing each other love. It is to show that Indigenous Clean Energy works from a place of love for communities and the Earth, to do things in a good way. Beside the tipis, you see bison travelling along the horizon, symbolizing connection and resilience. The night sky is speckled with stars, showing our connection to them and honouring them. You see constellations throughout the sky to honour eagles, as they are symbolic in our culture. Lightning and clouds are shown to represent how it is possible to work with Mother Earth and the elements to create clean energy, such as from the sun, wind, and water.”
Highlights from the 2024 National Gathering
Photos by Jenna Muir and Nhattan Nguyen.
Thank you to our Contributors!
Sponsoring the 2026 National Gathering is an opportunity to align your organization with Indigenous-led, dynamic and impactful initiatives in Canada’s energy sector.
We offer four sponsorship tiers, each designed to provide meaningful recognition and engagement opportunities. Custom packages are also available.
Please contact us to discuss your organization’s goals.
We hope to see you at the 2026 National Gathering!
