Our 2026 Exhibitors
IHHG is truly grateful for the support and contributions from the following organizations.
Check this page frequently as it will be continuously updated.
The NCTR derives its mandate from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and from the agreements under which the Centre was established and the records of Residential School Survivors first entrusted to its care. It is a place of learning and dialogue where the truths of the residential school experience will be honoured and kept safe for future generations.
Niiwin is a platform designed to empower Indigenous Peoples to take control of their own stories and data with Indigenous-informed design, management, and governance. We build all our custom software with Niiwin, with a focus on Indigenous Digital Sovereignty.
This evolving travelling exhibit honours the stories, service, and lived experiences of Indigenous Veterans in Northwestern Ontario, stories that often go untold. Grounded in openness, reconciliation, and education, the project brings together cultural and educational partners to document and share these important narratives through a visual and interactive exhibit. Led by the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, we welcome collaboration with Indigenous communities, individuals, and organizations interested in contributing to or hosting the exhibit.
APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, the network has become a global leader in programming that celebrates the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples from home and abroad. A respected charitable broadcaster, APTN shares authentic stories to Canadian households through basic channel packages via two distinct HD channels: APTN (English and French language programming) and APTN Languages (Indigenous language programming). APTN proudly features over 80% Canadian content and inspires audiences via multiple platforms, including its Indigenous-focused streaming service, APTN+.
askîhk Research Services is an Indigenous- and women-led archaeological consulting firm committed to culturally sensitive and trauma-informed investigations. We collaborate with communities to find unmarked graves and honour the children who disappeared from former Residential Schools across Turtle Island. By employing advanced technologies and inclusive methods, we assist with planning, fieldwork, interpretation, and memorialization, always prioritizing respect, care, and community leadership in every project.
Founded in 2000, Brook McIlroy is an award-winning landscape architecture, urban design/planning, architecture, and interior design practice with offices in Winnipeg, Toronto, and Thunder Bay. Our work translates large and small scale projects to realization, creating meaningful, cohesive, and sustainable environments through a collaborative, culturally-sensitive approach across disciplines.
The Indigenous Design Studio (IDS) at Brook McIlroy is a critical practice area drawing together teams of Indigenous architects, designers and student interns with the firm’s larger resources to focus on projects that support Indigenous community needs at all levels. Culture-specific engagement, strategy, programming and inspired design with a highly collaborative culture is the focus of our work.
CBC/Radio-Canada is your public broadcaster, with a mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain. We are a multiplatform public service media company, offering news, information, entertainment and sports programming through websites, streaming services, podcasts, TV and radio.
Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) is a leading provider of professional development, consulting, and resources in the areas of mental health support, trauma response, violence prevention, and wellness for helpers. At the heart of all our materials is the belief that everyone should be trauma-informed.
Design de Plume is an Indigenous and women-owned creative agency that creates inclusive and accessible design solutions. We collaborate with organizations and Indigenous communities to amplify stories through strategy, branding, campaigns, design systems, and websites. Our collaborative approach helps bridge cultures and foster meaningful engagement through thoughtful, purpose-driven design.
Elections Canada’s mission is to ensure that Canadians can exercise their democratic rights to vote and be a candidate. Research shows that some electors, including youth, new Canadians, electors with disabilities and Indigenous electors, face barriers to participating in elections.
Through the Inspire Democracy program, Elections Canada works with partners representing those groups who face barriers to participating in elections. To make federal elections more accessible, we provide tools and information that help electors overcome barriers and exercise their democratic rights.
The Future Generations Foundation provides individual funding for First Nations and Métis adults pursuing education, vocational training, or cultural learning, as well as organizational grants for community-led projects focused on healing, reconciliation, and cultural revitalization.
Global Furniture Group originated in 1966 in, when the company was founded with the vision of manufacturing well-made office furniture at affordable prices. That promise continues today through a network of vertically integrated suppliers, manufacturers and distributors who bring our products to market around the world. We are proudly Canadian with our head office in Toronto Ontario. Global offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that are designed and engineered to meet the changing needs of the Workplace, Education and Healthcare markets. Our success over the past half-century owes much to our diverse team, who take pride in creating quality products and providing the highest level of service to our clients.
Impact Canada is a specialized initiative housed within the Impact and Innovation Unit within the Privy Council Office. Our multidisciplinary team brings together decades of experience in advanced data analytics, social sciences, impact measurement and partnership brokering – all focused on delivering real-world outcomes.
The Indian Boarding Homes Program was created by the Government of Canada, placing children from First Nations, Métis and Inuit villages in communities to stay in private homes for the purpose of attending school.
This Indian Boarding Homes Class Action settlement is in response to two legal actions (Superior Court of Quebec and Federal Court cases) filed on behalf of Indigenous children who suffered harassment, abuse, loss of language and culture, and other harms as a result of their participation in the Indian Boarding Homes Program. Through the litigation, plaintiffs sought compensation, recognition, and justice for their experiences and harms suffered.
The Indian Boarding Homes Class Action provides compensation to people placed in these homes as part of this Indigenous class action settlement.
As a full-service travel and tourism agency, Indigeno offers both leisure and business travel services to Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients. We excel as a provider of exciting and authentic Indigenous tourism experiences to travellers worldwide and business travel services to government and businesses.
Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in Canada. Through programs and initiatives, Indspire supports Indigenous learners from kindergarten to post-secondary and beyond. Their services include:
- Bursaries & Scholarships: Financial support for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education.
- Educational Programming: Initiatives like Soaring and Rivers to Success, which offer career exploration, cultural teachings, and personal development.
- Teacher Support: Tools and funding to help educators integrate Indigenous knowledge and practices in classrooms.
- Workshops & Events: Virtual and in-person events that promote Indigenous culture, wellness, and leadership.
Indspire’s work helps close the education gap and empowers Indigenous youth to reach their highest potential.
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre is a sacred Ojibway cultural and archaeological hub in Northwestern Ontario, known as the “Place of the Long Rapids.” Home to one of Canada’s most significant concentrations of ancient burial mounds, the Centre connects past and present through interpretive galleries, guided tours, and community-led storytelling. Owned and operated by Rainy River First Nations, it celebrates over 8,000 years of Indigenous history, culture, and living traditions.
Kisik Commercial Furniture is a Canadian Indigenous-owned and operated commercial furniture dealership, established in 2003. Our goal is to build strong relationships through care, collaboration, and reliable service, while offering quality products at fair, competitive prices.
The Manitoba Métis Federation, its Leadership, MMF Departments, Affiliates and Regions provide a wide variety of supports to ensure your Métis government will be there for you.
The Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre is a provincial, not-for-profit, charitable and educational organization that works to promote awareness and understanding of Indigenous culture for all Manitobans. MICEC is the largest indigenous cultural education centre in Manitoba where anyone can learn about Indigenous peoples, cultures and languages in Manitoba. MICEC has three main programs – the People’s Library, the Heritage Collection and the Community Connections Program.
Introducing Nibi, a Reconciliation Through Design collection with a Milliken flooring, honoring Indigenous culture, history, and design. Drawing its namesake from the Anishinaabemowin word for ‘water,’ Nibi embodies a spirit of resilience, renewal and restoration. Designed by First Nation interior designer, Destiny Seymour, this collection represents an inclusive movement to protect our water sources across Turtle Island among Indigenous nations. After visiting a local museum showcasing ancient Indigenous ceramics and bone tools, Seymour drew inspiration from the intricate patterns, reinterpreting the markings to craft her own unique design. Featuring five patterns and six colors, this collection is a manifestation of handmade history.
The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement of men and boys – and all Canadians – who are standing up against violence towards women and children.
National Resources of Canada
The Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) recognizes place naming as an ongoing Indigenous cultural practice. Advised by three Indigenous representatives and federal, provincial, and territorial members, the GNBC is guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Language and Culture Calls to Action and UNDRIP articles 13 and 19 in researching and approving official place names in Canada.
Archives
NCTR’s key priorities is ensuring that Survivors have access to their personal records, including both public and internal documents. Providing Survivors and their families with this access is a crucial and foundational aspect of the NCTR’s mission. Come speak with us about our collection.
Alice Williams, Quiltmaker
We are honoured to welcome Anishinaabe artist and quiltmaker Alice Williams. Alice donated four of her quilts to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and they were exhibited during the closing ceremony and release of the final report in 2015. Today, her quilts are protected and kept safe by the NCTR.
The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada – an independent organization, established through the National Sixties Scoop Settlement. Our mission is to accompany Survivors and their descendants along their healing journey by supporting cultural reclamation and reunification, holistic wellness services, advocacy, commemoration, and educational initiatives. We envision a future where Sixties Scoop Survivors are welcomed and become a community filled with healing and wellness. Independent of government, the Foundation aims to serve all Survivors of the Sixties Scoop—Inuit, First Nations, Métis, status and non-status—in every region of Canada and beyond.
A majority Indigenous-owned consulting company supporting proud, self-determining, empowered Indigenous communities.
Outaouais Tourism, in partnership with the Hilton Lac-Leamy, proudly represents the vibrant Outaouais region. Just steps from Ottawa, our destination combines world-class meeting facilities, natural beauty, and cultural richness. Together, we offer seamless support for conferences, meetings, and events, ensuring a memorable experience for every delegate.
Scotiabank’s vision is to be our clients’ most trusted financial partner, to deliver sustainable, profitable growth and maximize total shareholder return. Guided by our purpose: “for every future,” we help our clients, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
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Urban Matters CCC works with municipalities, communities, cities, governments, NPOs, First Nations, social entrepreneurs, and socially conscious business leaders to identify, introduce, and scale innovations that address complex social issues, so that people can live happier and healthier lives.