Indigenous Youth Gathering 2026

IYG 2026 – What, When, How

When and where is the next event?

  • October 15th – 18th, 2026
  • MUN Labrador Campus
  • Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

What will be happening?

  • The Indigenous Youth Gathering (IYG) is for grade 11 and 12 high school students in Newfoundland and Labrador who self-identify as Indigenous and their friends (all genders) who are interested in learning more about education and career options in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
  • Features speakers, panels, tours and fun, hands-on workshops with professionals in various areas of STEM. Most speakers and panelists are Indigenous.

How can I participate?

  • There is no fee to participate in the conference.
  • Transport, accommodation and meal support is provided for students and chaperones travelling to the Gathering.
  • Groups and/or schools are encouraged to send a Student Delegation of up to 4 students. Each delegation will require a minimum of 2 students and at least 1 parent or teacher chaperone (If a mix of male and female students, both are required to have chaperones as per NLSchools regulations).
  • Be ready to participate and be part of the sessions and tours and get to know other students from the province and professional role models.
2026 Schedule – Coming Soon
IYG Overview

Download: IYG Flyer

IYG 2026 Application

  • Applications are due September 18th, 2026. *Late applications may be considered.*
  • A complete application consists of four parts (see below) that can be completed and submitted separately. The downloadable version contains all four parts.
  • Applications received without all the required information are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Student Delegations

  • Groups and/or schools are encouraged to send a Student Delegation of up to four student applicants.
  • With the online form, the names of the student delegates are specified in “Part 4: Chaperone & Delegation Section”. Each student must complete all four parts.
  • Teachers travelling with a delegation of four students are eligible for substitute time compensation.
  • Questions may be directed to administrator@wisenl.ca or 709-864-2484.

Online Application

A completed form contains one set of all four parts. One set must be completed for each student applicant.

After completing the form in each section, the “Submit” button will transmit the information to the IYG Team for processing, and a copy will be sent to the author for their records. Please note that no information is kept on the website.

  • Part 1:Individual Student Section
    • Each student must submit an application.
    • Student Delegations must have Chaperone(s)
  • Part 2: Student Delegation Statement
    • Student Delegations are encouraged to work together on this.
  • Part 3: Parent/Guardian Section
    • Parent/Guardian must grant permission for their student to submit an application.
  • Part 4: Teacher Chaperone & Delegation Section
    • This section identifies all members of the Student Delegation.
    • Teacher chaperones for the school delegation must complete this section.
    • Vulnerable Sector Check is required for each chaperone attending. Please email them to administrator@wisenl.ca.

Downloadable Application

Submission

  • Completed applications may be emailed to administrator@wisenl.ca.
  • Completed hardcopy applications should be sent through postal mail to the following address:
  • ATTN: IYI Gathering
    PO Box 23176, Churchill Square
    St. John’s, NL Canada A1B 4J9