About the Event Special Chiefs Assembly 2025
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) will be held on December 2-4, 2025 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 NowPlease 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 Information
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 December 1, 2025! Draw will take place at the SCA.
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, December 1 from 12:00pm– 6:00pm at the Rogers Centre. 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 | $450.00 |
| First Nations Organization | $450.00 |
| Councillor, Grand 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 17, 2025. An administration fee of $50 will apply to cancellations.
Photo identification will be requested at badge pick up for Chief/Proxies, students and media.
Hotels
- Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9H4
Rates: Traditional $309.
Deluxe $369
Suites $519 and up
Deadline to book: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Booking Link: Book your group rate for AFN Special Chiefs Assembly Dec2025 - Fairmont Chateau Laurier
1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8S7
Rates: Traditional $319
Fairmont Gold $419
Deadline to book: Monday, November 3, 2025
Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/AFN2025 - Le Germain
30 Daly Avenue, Ottawa Ontario K1N 6E2
Rate: Traditional $269
Deadline to book: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Booking Link: 2025 SPECIAL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY VENUE
Travel
The Assembly of First Nations and Corporate Traveller have obtained discounted travel rates for any delegate planning to attend the Special Chiefs Assembly.
To access these rates, please call or email Corporate Traveller and identify that the travel is for the Special Chiefs Assembly. Corporate Traveller will then quote and book your travel using these exclusive fares.
Contact:
Amy Brennan at [email protected]
613-236-2444 (M-F 8:30am to 5pm EST)
or
Leigha Timlin at [email protected]
613-236-2444 (M-F 8:30am to 5pm EST)
Resolutions
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 Show
The AFN Circle of Trade will take place December 2-4, 2025. 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].
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 November 14, 2025.
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]
- Joyce McDougall [email protected]
- Lili Miler [email protected]
Documents Special Chiefs Assembly 2025 Documents
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