Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Information Exchange

Registration Fee
$175 per participant

Payment Information
Payment must be submitted in advance using one of the following methods:
• E-transfer to: AP@Blackfootconfederacy.ca
• Cheque payable to: Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council

Payment is due Monday February 02, 2026 – if not paid by deadline your registration will be cancelled.

Event Dates and Schedule
• Monday, February 9, 2026 — Full day session, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (optional) — Half day session, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
Calgary, Alberta

Meals
Breakfast and lunch are included on both days for all registered participants.

Purpose of the Information Exchange
Early Learning and Child Care continues to evolve within Treaty First Nations. This Information Exchange is designed to provide a structured space for open dialogue, shared learning, and information sharing related to Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care. The focus is on IELCC priorities, funding, governance, systems, and community-driven approaches across Treaty First Nations.

This gathering is intended to support individuals and organizations at different stages of their IELCC work. It is designed to meet participants where they are, whether they are directly involved in program delivery, administration, policy development, planning, or partnership support.

This event is not a technical training and not a decision-making forum. It is an information exchange focused on supporting informed thinking, building shared understanding, and strengthening connections across the IELCC landscape.

Who Should Attend
This Information Exchange is intended for members of the IELCC community, including:
• First Nations IELCC program staff and leadership
• Early learning and child care providers
• Nation and Tribal administrators and coordinators
• Policy, planning, and funding support staff
• Partners supporting Indigenous-led early learning initiatives

What Participants Can Expect
Participants can expect:
• Clear and accessible information on IELCC structures, roles, and responsibilities
• Shared perspectives and insights from Treaty First Nations stakeholders and federal partners
• Opportunities to ask questions and hear how other Nations and organizations are navigating IELCC
• A respectful, non-political environment focused on information sharing and learning
• Opportunities for connection-building across Nations and among IELCC practitioners

Key Themes
• Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care across Treaty First Nations
• Understanding IELCC funding, systems, and supports
• Shared learning and cross-Nation perspectives
• Agenda to follow

Co-Hosts
Samson Cree Nation IELCC
Blackfoot Confederacy IELCC

Participation Focus
This gathering emphasizes listening, learning, and connection. The intent is to support shared understanding and informed engagement across Treaty First Nations and partners working within the IELCC space.

Come to listen.
Come to learn.
Come to connect.

Register here: https://IELCCTreatyInfoExchange.eventbrite.ca