Indigenous Public Safety Conference 2025
The 2025 Indigenous Public Safety Conference is dedicated to enhancing safety, emergency management, and community resilience across Indigenous communities. This year's conference will be hosted at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, hear from industry experts, and engage in discussions that address the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities in the realm of public safety.
Join us from October 21-24, 2025, for an inspiring and action-oriented gathering focused on strengthening Indigenous public safety across Canada.
If you have any questions please contact IPSC@indigenousfiresafety.ca
Check back regularly on our website for more information about the upcoming conference.
Pre-Conference Training Sessions
Registration for the NIFSC 2025 Pre-Conference Training is officially OPEN!
The NIFSC is excited to announce the following pre-conference training opportunities. The training courses will take place on October 21 and 22, 2025. Pre-conference training sessions are available for $50. Each participant can register for one two-day training session. Training sessions will be hosted at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
Click the link to access the full Indigenous Public Safety Pre-Conference Training schedule.
Conference Sessions
Registration for the NIFSC 2025 Indigenous Public Safety Conference is officially OPEN!
Join us in Calgary, Alberta, for three days of collaboration and community-focused learning. Take part in impactful sessions, hear from inspiring speakers, and connect with fire safety and emergency professionals from across Turtle Island.
Participate in conference session streams discussing topics of Fire Service Operations, Fire Prevention, Occupational Health and Safety, Wildfire, Climate Change and Emergency Management.
Meet This Year’s Speakers
We are proud to introduce the inspiring speakers joining us at this year’s Indigenous Public Safety Conference. Each speaker brings a wealth of knowledge, lived experience, and dedication to advancing fire safety, emergency preparedness, and community resilience in Indigenous communities.
Throughout the conference, these leaders will guide a variety of engaging sessions, ranging from fire prevention, fire operations, wildfire, climate change and more.
Be sure to explore their full biographies and session details, and don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by their work.
Alexander Gagnon
Anabela Bonada
Arnold Lazare
Barry M. D. Ho
Brent Sterling
Brian Wiens
Chris Boucher
Darryl Culley
Dean Young
Dr. Jill Price
Elizabeth (Beth) Weckman
Fady Al Zarka
Inge Pudelek
Isabelle Dumais
Jeffrey Simon Golden
Jeremiah Louis
Jordan Rekve
Karie Allen
Steven Santelli
Conference Schedule
The Conference Schedule at a Glance is now available! The full conference schedule will be released in the coming months, please check back regularly for updates and new announcements.
Make the Most of Your Conference Experience
Where to Stay
Rooms at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, the official host venue, are limited and expected to sell out quickly. If you're unable to book at the host hotel, we've provided a list of nearby accommodations to help you plan your stay with ease.
Things to do in Calgary
Discover Calgary’s unique attractions, parks, restaurants, and museums while you're here. Whether it's visiting the Calgary Tower or strolling through Inglewood, there’s something for everyone.
Indigenous Public Safety Conference Tradeshow
Attention vendors, suppliers, and partners!
We are excited to announce that the NIFSC 2025 Indigenous Public Safety Conference Tradeshow registration is officially open!
This year’s event will be hosted at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre in Calgary, AB from October 23 to 24.
Last year's tradeshow was a great success, attracting 350 participants from industry experts, fire departments, and community-level firefighters and volunteers. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to showcase your organization and products at our national event.
The National Indigenous Fire Safety Council is excited to continue our corporate sponsorship opportunity for this year's Indigenous Public Safety Conference Tradeshow. By becoming a corporate sponsor you will unlock exclusive benefits from enhanced visibility for your organization, speaking opportunities during the event, complimentary tradeshow booth, and more great benefits.
Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? Download our Tradeshow Sponsorship brochure to learn about the opportunities available to showcase your organization.
Event Details:
Day 1 – Tradeshow, Thursday October 23, 2025
- Tradeshow set up 7:00 am
- Tradeshow opens 8:00 am
- Tradeshow Day 1 concludes 5:00 pm
Day 2 – Tradeshow, Friday October 24, 2025
- Tradeshow set up 7:30 am
- Tradeshow opens 8:00 am
- Tradeshow Day 2 concludes 3:00 pm
- Tear Down 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
