Convening and mobilizing colleges and institutes to advance reconciliation and Indigenization.
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The premiere national forum where senior leaders from Canada’s public colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, polytechnics, and Indigenous Institutes of Education convene to connect, collaborate, and build the partnerships and capacity that help drive Canada forward.
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At pivotal nation-building moments like these, Canada needs a public college and institute sector that comes together with purpose to meet the needs of diverse learners, businesses and workers, to build partnerships that maximize our collective impact, and develop Canadian-made solutions.
CICan’s Connections Conference is the premier forum to convene, mobilize, and champion Canada’s public colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, polytechnics and Indigenous Institutes of Education.
Co-hosted by CICan and the Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC), this transformative gathering will bring together leaders from education, government, industry, policy, and Indigenous student communities to share innovative strategies that support Indigenous learner success and community-driven development.
Colleges and institutes across Canada are navigating complex operating pressures and an ever-changing landscape shaped by rapid policy changes, evolving workforce needs, technology advancements, and the impending federal election. As these challenges intensify, leadership resilience and innovation are essential to securing the long-term strength and sustainability of Canada’s public post-secondary sector.
Join college leaders from across the country at CICan’s 2025 Leaders Summit to collaborate on bold, actionable solutions to the challenges shaping our sector’s future.
Note: This is a closed, invite-only event for CICan member presidents, director generals, and up to three members of their executive leadership team.
Join Us for the Waste Management and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Summit!
Zero Waste Goal – Mobilizing for Meaningful Reduction
March 13-14, 2025
Cégep du Vieux Montréal & Cégep John Abbott
This event is an opportunity to assess the state of waste management in the college environment and to enhance our practices in order to reduce waste, while also contributing to a decrease in our carbon footprint.
Participants will engage in discussions with various stakeholders in the sector and hear about inspiring practices from the college network. The challenges are many, but this meeting offers a chance to collectively ponder solutions that will improve waste management across all regions.
This activity is primarily aimed at members of the college network (teachers, students, managers, professionals, and technicians) who contribute to or are contemplating innovative environmental practices, both in Quebec and across Canada.
REGISTRATION: Free registration includes coffee breaks, lunch, and an end-of-day cocktail. Click here to register (deadline: March 3, 2025).
Virtual attendance options available for March 13. The organization of this event is eco-responsible, and carbon offsets will be provided through Arbre-évolution’s social reforestation program.
Please note that the event will be conducted exclusively in French.
This event is organized by a committee composed of the Cégep de Saint-Félicien, Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Cégep du Vieux Montréal, John Abbott College, Cégep de Sherbrooke, and Cégep Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, with support from the Fédération des Cégeps and in partnership with Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and Recyc-Québec.
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and the Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC) are pleased to announce this year’s National Indigenous Education Symposium will take place October 27-29, 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, located in Mi’Kma’ki, the ancestral lands of the Mi’Kmaq people.
Under the theme Indigenous Pathways to Address Canada’s Challenges attendees from across Turtle Island, will explore the role leaders in Indigenous education play in closing skills gaps and responding to the biggest challenges facing our communities and reflect on a unified vision for promoting, protecting, and valuing Indigenous culture, knowledge and history. Over 2.5 days, leaders in education, policy, and industry will share and learn from new and exemplary practices and programs that support the well-being, participation, engagement, and success of Indigenous learners.
In our continued commitment to advance reconciliation, this unique symposium will also provide a forum to launch a review, renew, and remobilization of the CICan Indigenous Education Protocol, now in its it’s 10th year. We will also acknowledge and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Indigenous Institutes Consortium.
Symposium Objectives:
Note: CICan will not be responsible for reimbursement of any expenses incurred in the event of cancelled flights or accommodations, lost luggage, or event postponement. It is strongly recommended that all delegates and speakers secure trip cancellation coverage or speak with their travel advisor as to their options should any of these events arise.
For more information visit the 2024 National Indigenous Education Symposium website.
CICan will hold a Canada–Indo-Pacific Partnership Forum, which will bring together international education decision-makers, industry leaders, and practitioners from Canada and the dynamic Indo-Pacific region to examine the challenges and opportunities for collaboration within the technical and professional education and training sector. Anchored in the framework of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the forum will shine a spotlight on the pivotal role of education in reducing inequalities and empowering marginalized groups, including girls, women, and Indigenous Peoples.
For travel and hotel information, please visit our conference website.
At the June 2024 conference real-world application and practice will take centre stage as we delve into the intersection of adaptability and innovation. Together, we will spotlight how agility transforms challenges into opportunities, exploring current topics and concerns in allied health programs both for providers as well as decision makers. Join us as we welcome you to the beautiful city of Ottawa!
| Package | Member Fee | Non-member Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full Conference | $400 | $500 |
| Day 1 Only | $225 | $275 |
| Day 2 Only | $175 | $275 |
CICan’s 2024 Applied Research Symposium will bring together members of the applied research community from across the country to share best practices, network, and reflect on this year’s theme of Growing Impact.
Colleges and institutes are key to advancing Canada’s drive to net-zero, growing labour productivity, and addressing the impediments to sustainable growth facing Canada’s business and not-for-profit community. Colleges and institutes help drive innovation in their communities, their regions, and across Canada.
Held in Ottawa, this event will permit attendees of all levels to foster connections and engage in thoughtful conversation about the future of the sector, as it continues to expand and grow its impact from coast to coast to coast.
Over more than two days, delegates from across Canada will discuss applied research as it applies to the following streams.