This partnership is grounded in the restoration and strengthening of original First Nations governance systems that sustained the people for generations. We stand alongside leaders in shared responsibility, transparency, and accountability—answerable to the people, the land, and future generations, and carried forward as a human obligation.

September 1 - 3, 2026

Victoria Inn, Hotel and Convention Centre

1808 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G3

About The Conference

Leading Our Nations: Sovereignty, Purpose, and Integrity in First Nations Leadership is a transformative three-day summit empowering current, former, and aspiring leaders to learn, reflect, connect, and grow alongside others walking similar paths—sharing knowledge, challenges, and solutions to strengthen leadership today while shaping a healthier future for generations to come.

We challenge the colonial status quo by bringing together Chiefs, Councilors, and families to reclaim traditional values of service while mastering the technical skills of modern governance. This is a space for true capacity building, grounded in four core pillars:

Decolonizing Governance: Rebuilding systems based on our own laws and dignity.
The Hard Skills: Council professionalism, ethics, and administrative navigation.
The Human Element: Breaking the "24/7" burnout cycle and supporting families.
Life Beyond Politics: Navigating identity and purpose after leaving office.

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Driven by Experience and Tradition

Jill Featherstone is a visionary, speaker, author, and social entrepreneur dedicated to breaking cycles, removing barriers, and building leaders. For over a decade, she has empowered thousands through workshops across Canada, creating spaces for growth, confidence, and lasting change.

Through platforms like the Driving While Indigenous and She Manifested It podcasts, and the Driving While Indigenous Motivational Event & Gala, Jill brings together trailblazers and change-makers to share stories, resources, and possibilities to create lasting change.

Maureen Brown is a five-term former leader and the first woman ever elected Chief of Opaskwayak Cree Nation

With over 20 years of experience in governance, education, and advocacy, she is a fluent Cree speaker and published writer renowned for bridging cultures and building First Nations partnerships. Guided by ancestral teachings, Maureen founded Mikapipikwun Edge to mentor future leaders who uphold the integrity and tenacity of their heritage.

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Your Partnership Fuels Transformation

Partnering with Leading Our Nations offers three primary areas of impact:

Community Impact: Align your brand with meaningful Reconciliation and CSR goals by contributing directly to the capacity building of First Nations governance.
Visibility: Gain high-value exposure to a concentrated audience of First Nations decision-makers, establishing your organization as a dedicated ally.
Networking: Engage directly with influential voices, current leaders, and respected Knowledge Keepers shaping the future of our Nations.

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