# First Nations Education, Languages and Special Education Forum

- Dates: 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026
- Location: Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre, Thunder Bay, Canada
- Address: 1 Valhalla Inn Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6J1
- Organiser: Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector hosts the Education, Languages and Special Education Forum from November 3-5, 2026. It is for First Nation education and language educators, special education resource teachers, educational assistants, advocates, directors, technicians and administrators, and focuses on learning across all stages of life.

## Who attends

First Nation Education and Language Educators, Special Education Resource Teachers, Educational Assistants, Advocates, Directors, Technicians and Administrators.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://education.chiefs-of-ontario.org/first-nation-education-languages-and-special-education-forum/)

## Topics

- Education & Training
- Culture
- Education

## Where to stay

- **Casa**: guest house, 930 m from the venue, 313 Cameron Street, P7C 2H1
  - Phone: +1-807-475-5821
- **Kingsway Inn**: motel, 1.1 km from the venue
- **Holiday Inn Motel**: motel, 1.3 km from the venue
- **Fort Motel & Variety Store**: motel, 1.5 km from the venue

## What people are saying

- [Despite improvements, still more work to do on First Nations education ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezTcHX_6sws)
  - Cochane, executive director of the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre, says while curriculums, resources and funding for on reserve education have all evolved significantly over the ...

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/first-nations-education-languages-and-special-education-forum/