# National Indigenous Education Symposium

- Dates: 18 October 2026 to 20 October 2026
- Location: River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, Canada
- Organiser: Colleges and Institutes Canada
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The National Indigenous Education Symposium will take place from October 18 to October 20, 2026, at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, Canada.

## Who attends

NIES 2026 will convene leaders and learners from colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, polytechnics, Indigenous Institutes, communities, governments, and industry from across Canada to assess progress and shape future directions in Indigenous post-secondary education.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.collegesinstitutes.ca/event/national-indigenous-education-symposium-2026/)
- [Registration](https://cvent.me/GLOlRw)
- [Agenda](https://www.collegesinstitutes.ca/nies-2026/program/)

## Topics

- Education & Training
- Education

## Where to stay

- **Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel**: 290 m from the venue, 7571 Westminster Highway, Richmond
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrsa-vancouver-airport-marriott-hotel/)
  - Phone: +1-604-276-2112
- **Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel**: 340 m from the venue, 5911 Minoru Boulevard
  - [Hotel website](https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/british-columbia/hilton-vancouver-airport-YVRAHHF/index.html)
  - Phone: +1-604-273-6336
- **Quality Hotel Airport (South)**: 540 m from the venue, 7228 Westminster Highway
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/en-ca/british-columbia/richmond/quality-inn-hotels/cn459)
  - Phone: +1-604-244-3051
- **SureStay by Best Western Richmond Vancouver Airport**: 580 m from the venue, 7188 Westminster Highway
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-richmond/surestay-by-best-western-richmond-vancouver-airport/propertyCode.62149.html)
  - Phone: +1-604-207-9000
- **Executive Airport Plaza Hotel Richmond**: 610 m from the venue, 7331 Westminster Highway, Richmond
  - [Hotel website](https://www.executivehotels.net/mobile/vancouver-airport-hotel/)
  - Phone: +1-604-278-5555
- **Panda Pod Hotel**: 770 m from the venue, 6940 Number 3 Road
  - [Hotel website](https://www.pandapod.ca/)
  - Phone: +1-604-300-5551
- **Grand Park Hotel Vancouver Airport**: 940 m from the venue, 8368 Alexandra Road, Richmond
  - [Hotel website](https://www.grandparkhotelvancouverairport.com/)
  - Phone: +1-604-214-0888
- **La Quinta Inn Vancouver Airport**: 1.1 km from the venue, 8640 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, V6X 1C4
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/richmond-british-columbia/la-quinta-inn-vancouver-airport/overview)
  - Phone: +1-604-276-2711

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/national-indigenous-education-symposium/