The Chiefs of Ontario Research and Data Management Sector will host the 2026 Powering Up Data Sovereignty Conference from May 12-14, 2026.

The three day conference will bring together First Nations Leadership, technicians, data professionals, and administrators, to reflect on the strides made since the first Powering Up Data Sovereignty conference in 2023, and to offer insight on where the movement for First Nations data sovereignty in Ontario goes next.

Registration: Register Here

Date: May 12-14, 2026

Location: Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, Ont.

Who Should Attend: First Nations Leadership, Technicians, Data Professionals, First Nation Community Workers (band managers, band membership clerks, etc)

For more information please visit: https://www.chiefsmeeting.com/poweringup2026 or email Alice Longboat, Conference Coordinator at poweringup@coo.org