About this Event
Indigenous Cyber Resilience Conference
Cyber resilience is about more than technology. It is about protecting the people, information, services, and digital future that First Nations and Indigenous organizations depend on.
Join First Nations and Indigenous organizations from across Canada for two days of practical learning, shared experiences, and meaningful conversations focused on strengthening cyber resilience.
📅 October 21 & 22, 2026
📍 Chelsea Hotel | Downtown Toronto, ON
🍽️ Breakfast and lunch provided both days
Who Should Attend?
This National Conference is designed for First Nations and Indigenous professionals working in leadership, governance, administration, technology, information management, finance, policy, and organizational planning and is FREE to attend.
You do not need to be a cybersecurity expert to attend. This conference is designed to make cyber resilience practical, relevant, and understandable.
Why Attend & What Will You Learn?
Over two days, participants will hear from First Nations and Indigenous organizations, cybersecurity professionals, and trusted partners while exploring:
🔐 Why cybersecurity is a leadership and governance priority
💬 What other First Nations and Indigenous organizations are experiencing and doing
🛡️ Practical actions to strengthen policies, preparedness, awareness, and capacity
🤝 Resources, expertise, and supports available to your community or organization
🌎 Opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn from others across Canada.
Leave with practical knowledge, connections, and resources you can bring back to your community or organization.
Plan Your Trip
, subject to availability.
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Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of each Nation, organization, and/or attendee.
Join us in Toronto this October and be part of the national conversation on strengthening Indigenous cyber resilience.
Event venue & nearby stays
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Canada
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