National Aboriginal Forestry Association (NAFA) Proudly Hosts
National Summit on the Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy 2026
SUMMIT AT A GLANCE
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November 2
Early Registration & Welcome
- November 3 & 4
Main Conference Sessions
Janet Pronovost Festshrift
Expected plenary content will cover operational, under construction, and aspiration bioeconomic initiatives and funding opportunities.
FEATURED DISCUSSION THEMES
- Indigenous-held tenure now to 2050
- Advanced manufacturing platforms and
First Nations regional bio-utilities
- National dialogue on Indigenous-led growth,
forest policy, and sector transformation
- Talent development and institution-building
- Forest management repatriation and
First Nations policy pilots