Let’s lead global change together.
Canada’s leading national platform for collaborating and accelerating progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Bringing together intergenerational Indigenous Peoples, youth, academia, government, business, and community leaders to turn global goals into local action and tackle Canada’s toughest sustainability challenges.
OUR IMPACT
2026 Conference Report
This year, Together|Ensemble brought local action to the forefront with conversations around the principle theme, Mobilizing Local Action for Global Impact.
Past events and conference reports:
Vision to Action
The SDGs are not just aspirational; they are actionable now, especially at the local level. Together, we can accelerate progress toward a sustainable future.
Collaboration for Impact
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires an all-of-society approach. This conference is a space for shared learning, partnership and action.
Achieving Global Change
Canadian communities are leading the way with innovative solutions to global sustainability. We showcase practical strategies and scalable success stories.
EXPLORE THE 2026
PROGRAMMING
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT HAPPENED
The conference featured:
- Opening remarks by Parliamentary Secretary Leslie Church (in-person) and Anacláudia Rossback, economist and Executive Director of UN-Habitat (video)
- Keynote presentations by The Honourable Bob Rae, Canada’s 25th Ambassador to the United Nations and Danika Littlechild, UNESCO Research Chair in Biodiversity, Conservation and Indigenous Health and Well-Being
- Plenary sessions, panel discussions, immersive tracks, breakout sessions and workshops on topics like business solutions, future-focused education, community leadership, and SDG innovation
- For in-person attendees: Indigenous land-based learning experiences to Kananaskis, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, or on-Campus
- Student-led programming featuring a post-secondary Water Innovation Challenge, a national dialogue capturing youth priorities for the SDGs, and a poster session (in person), alongside other youth-focused activities
- …and more!
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
BOB RAE
Canada’s 25th Ambassador to the United Nation
Brenda gunn
Professor Robson Hall Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba