Gathering for Indigenous Climate Leadership
Setting the tone for Adaptation Canada 2026
Monday, September 21 from 12:00 – 5:00 pm:
The Gathering for Indigenous Climate Leadership aims to honour and elevate First Nation, Métis, and Inuit leadership in shaping climate adaptation, resilience, and community wellbeing. Through dialogue, relationship-building, and knowledge sharing, the gathering will explore Indigenous-led approaches to climate adaptation grounded in governance, culture, and local priorities while helping to set the tone for the broader conversations at Adaptation Canada 2026.
The gathering will take place on September 21, 2026, before full conference programming gets underway. It is a half-day event that will include light refreshments and opportunities to connect with other attendees, in addition to scheduled programming.
Photo of ‘We Are One’ mosaic by The GreenLight artist collective, Shane Pointe, Sarita Baker and Rob Martin, located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Plenaries
Plenary sessions bring together leading voices to explore the trends, priorities, and opportunities shaping the future of climate adaptation in Canada and what they mean for action on the ground. The Adaptation Canada 2026 plenary topics include:
- Taking Stock: Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy in Action
- From Climate Risk to National Security: Building Resilience in an Uncertain World
- The Next Chapter: Building a Climate-Ready Canada
View the session listing to learn more.
