Accommodation and Food
On-Campus Accommodation
Enjoy the convenience of staying on campus at the University of Regina, adjacent to the beautiful Wascana Centre, a 2,300-acre urban park. Accommodations are in Kīšik Towers where rooms are fully furnished, wheelchair accessible, and provide breathtaking views of the city and nearby trails.
Book your on-campus stay by visiting this page and entering the code NBRF25.
Food and Dining
Your conference experience includes a variety of dining options:
Breakfasts, lunches, and refreshment breaks are provided to keep you energized throughout the day.
Catering on Day One will be provided by Kôhkom Bea’s Café located on the FNUniv campus. Learn more about the inspiring story of the Café’s namesake – Elder Beatrice Lavellee. Beloved Café returns to FNUniv campus | Eagle Feather News
A welcome reception and banquet offer opportunities to connect over expertly prepared meals in memorable settings.
There is space on the conference registration page to advise of any dietary restrictions.
Reflections on Reconciliation Banquet
The evening banquet is sure to be a memorable and impactful event, featuring a thought-provoking discussion between First Nations University of Canada Board Chair Sherry Saevil and University of Regina Board Chair Cadmus Delorme. The topic at hand “How can boards of post-secondary institutions support, sustain, and deepen their reconciliation efforts?” is both timely and crucial, as these leaders will delve into the critical role that educational institutions and their governing bodies play in the broader process of reconciliation with Indigenous people.
About William Prince
Guided by a practical yet profound gratitude, William Prince’s songs convey the power of wonder and humility. A masterclass in skilful simplicity, Prince’s songwriting is grounded in a balance between the personal and the universal, his own moments of self-discovery and the larger questions we face together.
Over four albums, William Prince has created a body of work that traces a remarkable journey. On his most recent, Stand in the Joy, produced by Dave Cobb, William Prince finds himself exactly where he needs to be. Stand in the Joy, released in 2023, won the JUNO Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. Prince was also nominated for Americana Honors & Awards Emerging Act of the Year, Folk Alliance International Album of the Year, and JUNO Award Songwriter of the Year.
Prince’s career trajectory is marked by numerous accolades and milestones including an opening slot for Neil Young, tours with The War and Treaty, Yola and Katie Pruitt, two Tiny Desk sessions, a debut at The Grand Ole Opry and a Newport Folk Festival debut as the recipient of the John Prine Songwriter Fellowship. From national network television appearances, top tier media coverage and performances at major international festivals, William Prince has become one of the country’s most beloved and celebrated songwriters.
