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NATIONAL BLACK CANADIANS SUMMIT 2026
YOUR SEAT AT THE SUMMIT
Join leaders, artists, elders, youth, policymakers, and change-makers from across Canada for three days of connection, dialogue, creativity, and action.
The National Black Canadians Summit brings communities together to celebrate Black culture, amplify lived experiences, and collectively shape a more just and inclusive future for a better Canada.
Register below through our secure registration portal.
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Official supporting hotel for the 5th National Black Canadians Summit — downtown Winnipeg, steps from Summit activities.
Address: 350 St Mary Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2
Group rate: $229 CAD per night
Stay dates: September 15–22, 2026
Booking deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026
Block code: BLC (or 1-800-268-1133)
Up to 15% off available base fares (except the lowest class fare during public seat sales).
Booking period: February 25 – September 23, 2026
To Winnipeg (YWG): September 15–20, 2026
From Winnipeg (YWG): September 18–23, 2026
Promo code: NBCS26
10% off the best available fare for travel to and from the Summit.
Travel dates: September 10th — 30th, 2026
All stations throughout VIA system to Winnipeg and return.
How to book: select "conference fares" and enter code 16142.
Preferred airfare discounts for Summit delegates (within Canada and Canada–U.S.).
Discount offer:
5% off Econo base fares*
10% off EconoFlex and Premium base fares
This offer is valid for travel within Canada and between Canada and the United States.
Travel dates: September 11–27, 2026
Destination: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Coupon code: 5C9Q3WQ
Travel agent GDS code: YBE62
*Does not apply to UltraBasic or Business class. Taxes and fees extra.
View full section on Accommodation pageVenue: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
Address: 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3
Date: September 18 – 20, 2026
Nearest station: VIA Rail service to Winnipeg Union Station
Closest airport: Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Closest transit: Westbound Broadway at Edmonton
View full section on Accommodation pageSupporting Access to the
National Black Canadians Summit
The National Black Canadians Summit is an event subsidized at 90%. Registration includes access to all Summit sessions, meals, opening and closing sessions, and networking opportunities.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our supporters, whose commitment has lowered the barrier to participating at the National Black Canadians Summit. To learn more about their generosity, please visit our Partners page.
Unable to attend the 5th National Black Canadians Summit? Consider supporting the National Black Canadians Summit Accessibility Fund, which provides support for the subsidization of registration for Summit delegates. Every donation goes toward delivering the Summit and supporting access to this National Convening.