Indigenous Public Safety Conference 2026

Pre-Conference Training Sessions

We are thrilled to announce that registration for our upcoming Pre-Conference training sessions is now open!

Join us at TCU Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, for two days of skill-building and collaboration on October 24–25, 2026.

Training Details:

• Status: Registration is Now Open

• Cost: $50 per participant

• Important Note: Each participant may register for one two-day training session.

Available Courses:

Space is limited for each session. Please see the available courses and capacity below:

• Resilient Minds™ for First Responders – Indigenous Adaptation – 20 people

• Incident Command Systems I-200 & I-100 Instructor Development – 20 people

• Traditional Fire Knowledge – Planning a Cultural Burn – 50 people

• Fire Department Admin – 30 people

• Fire and Life Safety Educator-I – 20 people

• S-100 Basic Wildfire Suppression and Safety & S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance – 20 people

Be sure to secure your spot early as these sessions fill up quickly!

Conference Sessions

Registration is now open! Take advantage of our Early Bird promotion and secure your spot now for only $99. All Early Bird registrations will also receive a free conference t-shirt. Act fast, this deal is only available until the July 1, 2026 deadline. After this date, the registration fee will increase to $150 and will not include a t-shirt.

Join us at TCU Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from October 25–27, 2026, for a week dedicated to enhancing public safety, fire prevention, and emergency management across First Nation communities. The IPSC is the premier platform for Indigenous leaders, firefighters, and emergency coordinators to share vital knowledge and successful strategies that build community resilience.

Our conference features expert-led sessions across several streams:

• Fire Operations

• Fire Prevention

• Climate Change & Wildfire

• Emergency Management

• Occupational Health & Safety

• Technology

We look forward to seeing you there as we continue our collective work toward building safer communities.

Conference Registration - Offline Payment Instructions

If you are unable to complete your purchase online and prefer to pay by cheque, please follow our instructions to complete an offline registration. Simply download and mail the required form along with your payment to secure your spot.

Instructions:

Complete the Form:

1. Access the Form Here
   

2. Option A (Digital):

   Open the registration form on your device, type your information directly into the fields, and then print the completed form.

   1. Option B (Manual):

      Print the blank registration form, then clearly handwrite your information in the required fields.

3. Individual Registration:

   A separate registration form must be fully completed and submitted for each individual participant.

4. Prepare Payment:

   The registration fee is $161.08 per person. Please make your cheque payable to the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council.

5. Mail Your Package:

   Mail the completed form(s) and the corresponding cheque(s) to:

National Indigenous Fire Safety Council

12411 Dawson Place Maple Ridge,

British Columbia V4R 2L6

Important Note: Registration is not valid until both the form and payment are received together. Submissions without an accompanying cheque or incomplete forms will not be accepted.

Indigenous Public Safety Conference Tradeshow

Registration is now open! Join us at the 2026 Indigenous Public Safety Conference Tradeshow, taking place at TCU Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Following the success of last year's event, which welcomed over 350 guests, this tradeshow provides a premier platform for vendors to connect with Indigenous leaders, firefighters, emergency coordinators, and industry partners, fostering the collaboration necessary to build community resilience.

The Tradeshow will be held from October 25 – 26, 2026, and you can now secure your space through our registration portal.

Why Register as a Vendor?

This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your products and innovations directly to key decision-makers and safety leaders dedicated to protecting Indigenous communities. By participating, you gain a valuable platform to build lasting professional relationships and contribute your expertise to the evolving landscape of public safety across Turtle Island.

Registration Information

• Booth Fee: $500 per booth.

• Inclusions: Each booth includes two chairs and admission for two staff members.

• Additional Personnel: Any staff beyond the two included must purchase registration at the applicable rate.

We look forward to showcasing your innovations in Saskatoon!

Indigenous Public Safety Conference Sponsors

Register Now!

The Indigenous Public Safety Conference (IPSC) brings together Indigenous leaders, firefighters, emergency coordinators, and industry partners to share vital knowledge, stories, and successful strategies that build community resilience. By becoming a sponsor, you are not just supporting an event, you are partnering with a national movement to create safer communities across Turtle Island.

As a sponsor, you gain access to a network of professionals dedicated to public safety. Benefits of partnership include:

• High-visibility logo placement on event signage, digital materials, social media, and the official conference program.

• Opportunity to showcase your commitment to community resilience and establish long-term partnerships with decision-makers.

• Access to prime booth locations, promotional opportunities in attendee welcome bags, and recognition during high-traffic sessions, including opening and closing ceremonies.

• Opportunities to engage directly with attendees, ranging from fire chiefs and emergency management professionals to Indigenous leadership.

We invite you to align your brand with the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council as we gather in Saskatoon to continue this essential work.