The First Nations National Guardians Gathering 2023

Because space is limited, this is a by-invitation event. Guardians from across the country were invited to submit a request to attend, and over 250 Guardians were selected to come to the Gathering. A group of supporters and allies will also join. All plenary events and a few concurrent sessions will be live streamed so anyone else who is interested can participate as well.

Yes. All the plenary sessions and some of the concurrent sessions will be live streamed. Recordings of the events will be available on this page after the Gathering.

Yes. Simultaneous translation from English to French will be provided for all plenary sessions.

• The Indigenous Leadership Initiative, the only Indigenous-led conservation organization in Canada, is dedicated to supporting Indigenous Nations in honouring the responsibility to care for lands and waters.

• The First Nations National Guardians is a newly established nonprofit committed to helping First Nations Guardians programs thrive by creating streamlined opportunities to access financing, defining the profession of Guardians, and providing a hub for knowledge exchanges.

The National Guardians Network is in the process of building a comprehensive website. In the meantime, you can learn about the network’s launch in December 2022 here and about the network’s Inaugural Council here.

Reporters are welcome to attend plenary sessions. Click here to see the agenda and click here to connect with a media contact.

Restaurants

• Fiazza Fresh Fired – $, 170 Queen St, Ottawa, ON

• Occo Kitchen & Bar – $$, 160 Bay St, Ottawa, ON

• Rabbit Hole – $$, 208 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON

• Tavern at the Gallery – $$, 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON

• Tavern on the Falls – $$, 1 John St, Ottawa, ON

• Mill St Brewery – $$, 555 Wellington St, Ottawa

• Mama Teresa Ristorante – $$$, 300 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON

• Aiana Restaurant Collective – $$$-$, 50 R. O'Connor St, Ottawa, ON

Arts & Culture

• National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON

• Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St, Gatineau, QC

• Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON

• Saw Gallery Club, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON

• National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON

• Ottawa Art Gallery, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON

Pedestrian attractions

• Parliament Hill

• Byward Market

• Major’s Hill Park

• Sparks Street

• Rideau Canal (and Locks near Chateau Laurier)

Shopping & Indigenous-owned businesses

• Adaawewigamig, 55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON

• Quichua World Market, 55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON

• CF Rideau Centre, 50 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON