April 10-11, 2026 | The Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver

The First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) invites you to save the date for the 2026 FNSA Conference – Collaborate to Inspire, Empower, and Grow. Together, we will explore a wide range of effective practices in classroom instruction, school administration, and key areas of professional growth.
Schools will be notified in advance of the registration opening.

We look forward to seeing you. For conference questions, please contact fnsaconference@fnesc.ca.

The application deadline has now passed. We sincerely thank everyone who submitted an application.

Flyer and Call for Workshop

We are seeking exhibitors representing the following categories: Art/Gifts, Books/Classroom Resources/Curriculum/Technology, Post-Secondary/Training/Awards, and Partners/First Nations Organization/Government Partners.

Applications are extended to January 21, 2026.

We anticipate receiving more applications than available tables and will be evaluating each application, so please provide adequate information in your application. Exhibitor applications will be evaluated on criteria that include relevancy to our conference, quality of products/information, and year-to-year exhibitor variety. It is helpful to have a comprehensive application that includes images.

Exhibitors will be contacted individually to confirm whether they are selected for the conference and for payment.

Exhibitor Application Form
       Exhibitor Information
       Exhibitor Agreement

Exhibitor Details

Venue
The Westin Bayshore, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, Bayshore Grand Ballroom Foyer 

Fee
$650 (GST included). Your fee includes buffet breakfast and lunch for one person. $250 per person if additional people are needed (below actual value). Table subletting is not permitted.

Table Size
A 6-foot skirted table with one chair is provided. All exhibit materials, including banners, must fit within the 6-foot width.

Setup Time
Thursday, April 9, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday, April 10, 6:30 am – 7:30 am 

Exhibiting Hours
Friday, April 10, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 11, 7:30 am – to 3:30 pm
Hours subject to change

Policies
Should the exhibitor be unable to occupy and use the table space, FNESC must be notified immediately in writing a minimum of 10 business days prior to the conference to be eligible for reimbursement of fees.

Exhibitor Contact
fnsaconference@fnesc.ca