Dream big and get ready to SOAR!
Two unforgettable days of Indigenous youth, big possibilities, new connections, and serious inspiration.
Calgary, we’re coming for you!
Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering is coming to the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta, May 4–5, 2027!
Soaring brings Indigenous high school learners from across the country together for two action-packed days of connection, discovery, and Indigenous excellence. Meet new friends, explore career and education pathways, connect with some of Canada’s top employers, discover financial support, and experience inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, panels, activities, and more.
Whether you already know where you’re headed or you’re still figuring it out, Soaring is your chance to explore what’s possible, hear directly from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders and community members, and get inspired about what comes next.
Registration is now open for Soaring 2027!
Spots fill up fast, don’t wait to secure yours!
“My students felt empowered and proud of who they are. They felt inspired to learn their native language.”
Become a Sponsor today!
Supporting Indigenous education creates possibilities that extend far beyond the classroom. When Indigenous learners have access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to pursue their goals, they strengthen their communities, inspire future generations, and contribute their knowledge, leadership, and excellence across Canada and beyond.
With the support of partners like you, we can continue lighting pathways for Indigenous learners to realize their potential, define success on their own terms, and turn possibility into achievement.
To request a Corporate Sponsorship Proposal or Tradeshow Registration Information, please contact Denise Lach, Director, Partnerships at dlach@indspire.ca.
Thank you to our 2026 supporters!
Lead Partner
Presenting Corporate Sponsor
Education Fair Sponsors
Backpack Sponsor
Entertainment Sponsor
Lunch Sponsors
Pep Rally Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
T-Shirt Sponsor
Champions of Soaring
Young Indigenous Leaders Panel Sponsor
Career Fair Sponsors
Photo Booth Sponsor
Prize Sponsor
Charging Station Sponsors
Mental Health & Wellness Sponsor
Presentation Sponsors
Exhibitor Sponsors
- AFOA Canada
- Assembly of First Nations
- Atlantic Ballet of Canada
- Bank of Canada – Banque du Canada
- BASF Canada
- Best Buy Canada’s Geek Squad Academy
- Bird Construction
- Canadian Institute of Planners
- The Canadian Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Council
- The Career Foundation
- CBCL Limited
- CBRE LTD.
- Clean Foundation
- Defence Construction Canada
- First Nations Financial Management Board
- First-ory
- Future Generations Foundation
- Government of Canada
- Growcer Inc.
- Indigenous Geographic
- Indigenous Prosperity Foundation
- Indigenous Services Canada Nursing
- Indigenous Youth Roots (IYR)
- Jazz Aviation
- The King’s Trust Canada
- KPMG Canada
- Let’s Talk Science | Parlons sciences
- LiUNA Local 615
- Mental Health Commission of Canada
- Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages
- Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation
- RCMP Indigenous Policing Services – National
- Ricoh Canada
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Shad Canada
- Sobeys Inc.
- TJX Canada
- Universities Canada | Universités Canada
Post-Secondary Exhibitor Sponsors
- Acadia University
- Athabasca University
- Atlantic School of Theology
- Bishop’s University
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Brock University | Hadiya’dagénhahs
- Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology (Sudbury, ON)
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Canadian Coast Guard Academy
- Canadore College
- Capilano University
- Carleton University
- Confederation College
- Dalhousie University
- Douglas College
- Eastern College
- First Nations University of Canada
- FNTI
- George Brown Polytechnic
- Humber Polytechnic
- Institute of Indigenous Learning, Fanshawe College
- Laurentian University
- Maritime College of Forest Technology
- McGill University
- Mount Allison University
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- New Brunswick College of Craft & Design
- New Brunswick Community College
- Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
- NSCAD University
- NSCC
- Ontario Tech University
- Queen’s University
- Saint Mary’s University
- Sheridan College
- St. Francis Xavier University
- St. Thomas University
- Thompson Rivers University
- Trent University, School of Education
- Unama’ki College – Cape Breton University
- Université Laval
- Université Sainte-Anne
- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
- University of King’s College
- University of Manitoba Indigenous Recruitment
- The University of New Brunswick – Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre
- University of Toronto
- University of Victoria
- University of Waterloo
- Western University
Travel Fund Supporters
- Baker Hughes Foundation
- Bank of Canada – Banque du Canada
- Barrington Consulting Group
- CN
- KPMG Canada
- Mastercard Foundation
- Mental Health Commission of Canada
- Otto and Marie Pick Foundation
- Parkland Corporation
- Payworks
- Shared Value Solutions
- STEMCELL Technologies Canada
- Tachane Foundation
- The Rossy Foundation
