About the Event Special Chiefs Assembly
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) will be held on December 8-10, 2026, at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa which is located on Algonquin Territory, the unceded unsurrendered Anishinabe territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe Peoples.
The Rogers Centre is located at 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9J2.
On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, we look forward to seeing you in Ottawa!
Register NowAll participants are responsible for their travel, meals, registration fees and accommodation, unless you have been contacted by a representative of the AFN.
Here is some information for you on how to get to Ottawa, Ontario and where you can stay.
How to Attend Find out how to register, how to get there, and where to stay.
Registration Information
PRE-REGISTRATION BONUS
Pre-register and pre-pay by December 7, 2026 to be entered into the draw to win an awesome prize.
Where does your registration fee go?
Registration fees help to offset the direct costs of holding Chiefs Assemblies, including facility rentals, audio/visual equipment, interpretation services, webcasting, registration services, facilitators, translation, signage, Elder honoraria, and drum groups.
Registration Process
Photo identification will be requested at registration for Chief/Proxies and students.
All participants and groups are encouraged to pre-register and pre-pay, even if your registration is complimentary. To enter the Assembly, full registration and payment are required. On-site registration and payment are available.
- Register Online here. Credit cards accepted. You will receive a confirmation email once registered. Provide your confirmation number at the event for badge pick up.
- Register by email/fax. Complete the registration form included in this notice and fax it to 613-241-5808 or email [email protected]. Provide your confirmation number at the event for badge pick up.
- Cheques: Please make cheques payable to the National Indian Brotherhood, 50 O’Connor Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON, K1P 6L2
Express Line Access
Pre-paid/pre-registered participants will have access to the Express Line for badge pick up at the event.
Badge pick-up and on-site registration
Monday, December 7 from 12:00pm– 6:00pm at the Rogers Centre, Level 3. To avoid line-ups, all delegates are encouraged to pick up badges at this time.
Registration Fees
| Chief/Proxy (proxy letter required) | Complimentary |
| First Nations Citizen, Band Councillor, First Nations Organization | $450.00 |
| Grand Chief, Tribal Chief, Hereditary Chief | $450.00 |
| Observer and Non-Government Organization | $1000.00 |
| Other Governments | $1000.00 |
| Senior Citizen (age 65 and older) | $50.00 |
| Student (valid student card required) | $50.00 |
| Veteran | Complimentary |
| Elder | Complimentary |
| Accredited Media | Complimentary |
*Registration fees are non-refundable after November 24, 2026. An administration fee of $50 will apply to cancellations.
**Photo identification will be requested at badge pick up for Chief/Proxies, students and media.
Travel
Corporate Traveller is the preferred travel agency for the AFN. Corporate Travellers service comes complete with conference discounts, 24/7 emergency service for unforeseen flight changes, and a dedicated agent for personalized service.
Contact: E-Mail: [email protected]
Tel: 613-236-2444 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm EST)
AFTER HOURS SUPPORT
If you are travelling with 24-48hours or at the airport and require immediate assistance, please call Corporate Traveller at 613 236 2444 – follow the prompts for afterhours/emergency assistance.
If your request is less urgent, please email [email protected]
The Assembly of First Nations and Corporate Traveller have obtained the following discounted travel rates:
- Air Canada
Promotional Code: EBCKG2P1
Applicable Rules
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Ottawa, YOW
- The travel period begins on Saturday, November 28, 2026, and ends on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
- For North America’ 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares and higher. For International Travel’ 10% on standard fares and higher. 12% discount on Business Class fares (exception: 5% on the lowest Business Class).
- WestJet
Promotional Code: 3N2W9GS
Applicable Rules
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Ottawa, YOW.
- The travel period begins: November 28, 2026.
- The travel period ends: December, 19, 2026.
- Event in Canada: 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium base fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for travel between Canada and US
- Via Rail
Promotional Code: 13299
- Savings: 33% off regular fares.
- Eligible Classes Economy, Business, Touring and Sleeper Plus (excludes Escape and Prestige fares).
- You must present valid identification on board or during travel to qualify. Accepted form of ID include Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS).
Hotels
Hotel information coming soon.
Sponsors
If you are interested in being a sponsor of one of our events at the AGA, please contact [email protected].
AFN Circle of Trade
The AFN Circle of Trade will take place December 8-10, 2026. The trade show is an excellent opportunity to facilitate networking among First Nations, organizations, businesses, and government. For information about the AFN Circle of Trade or to register, please contact [email protected]
Electronic Voting Guide
Documents
- Conference Booklet
- Proxy Letter
- Save the Date
- Resolutions Template
- Call for Resolutions 1st notice
- Electronic Voting Guide
- Sponsorship package
Materials will be available on the AFN website at www.afn.ca.
Accessibility
The AFN is committed to ensuring that all attendees can participate fully and equally. For accessibility support or to request services such as American Sign Language interpretation, interpretation Langue des Signes Québécoise, reserved seating for those who use mobility devices, access to a quiet room for those with sensory processing sensitivities and other services, please contact [email protected] by December 4, 2026.
Contact
If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to any of the following:
SCA Registration Information:
[email protected]
SCA Trade Show:
[email protected]
SCA Sponsorship:
[email protected]
SCA Accessibility (Disability):
[email protected]
SCA Coordination:
- Khamarie Desjarlais [email protected]
- Lili Miler [email protected]
- Jennifer Bellchambers [email protected]