Venue & Accommodation
Plan your visit to the WINHEC AGM and WIREC 2026 with all the essential details on our unique venue and recommended accommodations. We aim to make your experience seamless and enriching.
The Venue:
University nuhelot’ine thaiyots’i
nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills
Limited Rooms On-site
The WINHEC AGM and WIREC 2026 will be hosted at UnBQ. Originally opened as an Indian Residential School in 1931, our ancestors occupied the building in 1970. Since then Blue Quills has been a trailblazer in First Nations education. Now University nuhelot’ine thaiyots’I nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills has been delivering quality post-secondary programs in a unique learning environment for more than 50 years.
Student Dorms and Tipi Camping ($50 per night) will be available, but are limited. To book a room/Tipi on-site please contact Sheila. You can email her to confirm your stay at sheilap@bluequills.ca
Accommodation Options
For your convenience, we recommend the following accommodation options near the venue as well:
Canalta, St. Paul AB: Book here (May 20 deadline with special rate International symposium) #780-645-5581
Ramada, St. Paul AB: Book here May 20th Deadline with Special rate #587-465-1300
Daily shuttles from these hotels to and from the site will be scheduled.
Your experience
We want attendees to have a memorable and enriching experience from the moment they arrive. We encourage you to engage in networking and learning, and invite you to let any of our staff or volunteers know if there is anything we can do to ensure you take home great memories