Save the Date

The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector are hosting the 2026 Education, Languages and Special Education Forum, taking place November 3–5, 2026, at the Valhalla Inn and Conference Centre in Thunder Bay, ON. This year’s theme, “Learning Across All Stages of Life”, reflects a holistic First Nations understanding of learning as a lifelong, interconnected journey rooted in language, culture, and community.

Date and Time: November 3-5, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST

Location:  Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre,1 Valhalla Inn Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6J1

Who should attend: First Nation Education and Language Educators, Special Education Resource Teachers, Educational Assistants, Advocates, Directors, Technicians and Administrators

Registration: This event is now sold out.

Accommodations: Room Blocks are now closed.

Agenda: Download Provisional Agenda (Last Updated November 3, 2026)

Livestream: CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE!

*Due to unforseen circumstances, the livestream will not be available for the remainder of the Education, Languages and Special Education Forum. Recordings will be uploaded to the Chiefs of Ontario assembly page when they become available.

Please Note: Vendor and Exhibitor tables are now sold out. Thank you for your interest and support.