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LXCL:Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities and Gala event

Early bird tickets

LXCL:Enjoy premium access to the Ewaka Community Conference, including exclusive networking opportunities, a meet-and-greet with a special guest, added conference benefits, and a complimentary EWAKA Community magazine to take home.

VIP Admission

LXCL:We want the Ewaka Community Conference to be accessible to everyone in the community. If the listed ticket prices are a barrier, please choose the Pay What You Can option and contribute what works for you.

PAY WHAT YOU CAN QTBIPOC TICKETS

LXCL:Enjoy the full EWAKA Community Conference experience, including access to all main activities, workshops, community sessions, and the Gala event. We want the conference to be accessible and welcoming to everyone in the community.Standard conference entry.

General Admission

Theme: Equipping Our Future The EWAKA Community Conference is a transformative gathering &nbsp;forETHNOCULTURAL&nbsp;2SLGBTIQA+ communities and allies&nbsp;taking place in Amiskwac&icirc;w&acirc;skahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ), Treaty 6 Territory, Edmonton, Alberta, on November 20 and 21, 2026. EWAKA creates a&nbsp;brave-safe, affirming, and culturally grounded space for 2SLGBTIQ+ communities and allies to exchange knowledge, share stories, and empower the community. Rooted in an ethnocultural, decolonized, and holistic approach, EWAKA reflects the interconnectedness of cultures, histories, and peoples. It draws on ancestral practices that affirm the inherent worth, resilience, and self‑determination of Black and racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, encouraging participants to value and accept one another fully across identities, experiences, and backgrounds. This year&rsquo;s theme is &ldquo;Equipping Our Future.&rdquo;&nbsp;Through intentional programming, cultural celebration, and inclusive engagement, the EWAKA Community Conference brings together diverse voices to build skills, strengthen intercultural relationships, and foster solidarity across communities. The conference advances intercultural understanding, supports the wellbeing of racialized 2SLGBTIQ+ communities, and contributes to a more connected, equitable, and culturally vibrant society.

Theme: Equipping Our Future The EWAKA Community Conference is a transformative gathering  forETHNOCULTURAL 2SLGBTIQA+ communities and allies taking place in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ), Treaty 6 Territory, Edmonton, Alberta, on November 20 and 21, 2026. EWAKA creates a brave-safe, affirming, and culturally grounded space for 2SLGBTIQ+ communities and allies to exchange knowledge, share stories, and empower the community. Rooted in an ethnocultural, decolonized, and holistic approach, EWAKA reflects the interconnectedness of cultures, histories, and peoples. It draws on ancestral practices that affirm the inherent worth, resilience, and self‑determination of Black and racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, encouraging participants to value and accept one another fully across identities, experiences, and backgrounds. This year’s theme is “Equipping Our Future.” Through intentional programming, cultural celebration, and inclusive engagement, the EWAKA Community Conference brings together diverse voices to build skills, strengthen intercultural relationships, and foster solidarity across communities. The conference advances intercultural understanding, supports the wellbeing of racialized 2SLGBTIQ+ communities, and contributes to a more connected, equitable, and culturally vibrant society.

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The 1st ANNUAL EWAKA COMMUNITY CONFERENCE 2026.

Edmonton

VIP Admission

$250

General Admission

$150

PAY WHAT YOU CAN QTBIPOC TICKETS

Early bird tickets

$100

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