About the Event Annual General Assembly 2026
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) will be held on July 14-16, 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 NowHere is some information for you on how to get to Ottawa, Ontario and where you can stay. Please note that everyone is responsible for their travel, meals, registration fees and accommodation, unless you have been contacted by a representative of the AFN.
How to Attend Find out how to register, how to get there, and where to stay.
Registration
PRE-REGISTRATION BONUS
Avoid long line ups and be entered into the draw to win an awesome prize when you pre-register and pre-pay by July 13, 2026!
Draw will take place at the AGA.
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. Participants who pre-register and pre-pay will have access to the Express Line for badge pick up at the event.
- 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.
To enter the Assembly, full registration and payment are required. On-site registration and payment are available.
Badge pick-up and on-site registration will be held on Monday, July 13 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): | $100.00 |
| First Nations Citizen, Councillor, Grand Chief, Hereditary Chief: | $450.00 |
| First Nations Organization: | $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 July 3, 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
The Assembly of First Nations and Corporate Traveller have obtained discounted travel rates for any delegate planning to attend the Annual General Assembly.
To access these rates, please call or email Corporate Traveller and identify that the travel is for the Annual General Assembly. Corporate Traveller will then quote and book your travel using these exclusive fares.
Contact:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Tel: 613-236-2444 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm EST)
Hotels
- Fairmont Chateau Laurier
1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8S7
Rates: Traditional $369
Deadline to book: Monday, June 15, 2026
Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51160714 - Le Germain
30 Daly Avenue, Ottawa Ontario K1N 6E2
Rate: Classic King $265
Classic 2 Queen Beds $285
Classic King and Sofa Bed $285
Signature King $305
Privilege King $325
Prestige King $335
Deadline to book: Monday, June 15, 2026
Booking Link: 2026 AFN AGA - Delta
101 Lyon Street North, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 5T9
Rate: Traditional Room $249
Deadline to Book: Monday, June 15, 2026
Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51160714 - Les Suites
130 Besserer Street, Ottawa Ontario, K1N 9M9
Rate: Modern Ones Bedroom Suite $259
Modern Executive Suite $289
Modern Two Bedroom Suite $379
Deadline to Book: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Booking Link:
https://www.reseze.net/servlet/WebresResDesk?hotelid=1743&groupId=144554&nightsStay=4&arrivalMonth=7&arrivalDay=12&arrivalYear=2026
Documents
- Save The Date
- Proxy Letter
- Call for Resolutions 1st Notice
- Registration Package
- Resolutions Template
- Sponsorship Package
Sponsors
If you are interested in being a sponsor of one of our events at the AGA, please contact [email protected]. Check out our sponsorship package.
AFN Circle of Trade Show
The AFN Circle of Trade will take place July 14-16, 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].
Golf Tournament
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 disabilities, and other services, please contact [email protected] by July 3, 2026.
Contact
If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to any of the following:
AGA Registration Information:
[email protected]
AGA Trade Show:
[email protected]
AGA Sponsorship:
[email protected]
AGA Accessibility (Disability):
[email protected]
AGA Coordination:
- Khamarie Desjarlais [email protected]
- Joyce McDougall [email protected]
- Lili Miller [email protected]