First Nations Allies Virtual Summit
Two hours, live and online, on the world’s day for volunteers — building informed, culturally respectful allyship with First Nations communities.
5 December is International Volunteer Day, the UN’s global observance of volunteers and the organisations that involve them. This summit puts that focus where it’s needed most.
Why 5 December
The one day the whole world looks at volunteers.
International Volunteer Day brings focus to volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations everywhere — exactly the people this summit is for.
Since 1985
Designated by the UN General Assembly as a global day of observance.
Every 5 December
Marked worldwide by volunteers, community organisations and UN agencies.
2026: allies edition
Barayamal dedicates the day to better allyship with First Nations communities.
On the agenda
What two hours buys you
Session times will be published with the speaker line-up.
Cultural awareness and respectful engagement
Ground rules and lived guidance for showing up well — before, during and after you volunteer.
Challenges and opportunities in volunteering
Where allies genuinely help, where they get in the way, and how to tell the difference.
Practical approaches to collaboration and community-led support
Working to community priorities — not around them.
Networking, discussion and participant questions
Open floor with fellow allies, volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations.
Speakers & panellists
The line-up is being assembled now.
Speakers and panellists will be announced ahead of the day. We’re prioritising First Nations voices and experienced community-led organisations.
Registered attendees hear about the line-up first.
Have something worth two hours of allies’ attention?
Expressions of interest are open for speakers and panellists.
Put your hand upAn earlier edition of this summit was listed without a published year and its delivery was never verified. That listing stays on the public record — this page announces the new 5 December 2026 edition. See the transparency hub.
International Volunteer Day · 5 Dec 2026
Spend the world’s volunteer day becoming a better ally.
Registration is by email for now — you’ll get the joining link and speaker announcements as they land.