Blue Futures New Brunswick

By United Spirit Nature Network

• Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | Saint John, New Brunswick | Venue: 10 Portland StSaint John, NB E2K 4H8, Canada. Crown Plaza, Saint John, NB.
• Up to 100 participants
• Registration fees: Indigenous person free; student $20; general admission $40; general group of three $90; student group of three $45.

Blue Futures New Brunswick is a youth-centred working gathering that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities involved in education, environmental stewardship, and New Brunswick’s Blue sector. The event will explore the connected water system, from inland waters and watersheds to estuaries, coasts, and the ocean. 

Participants will take part in facilitated discussions to identify what youth need, share stakeholder perspectives, connect existing programs and resources, and develop practical collaboration proposals.

The gathering will contribute to the first draft of the Blue Futures New Brunswick Collaboration Framework, designed to strengthen youth learning, stewardship, skills, mentorship, and pathways into the Blue sector. 

Accessibility Needs

The facilitators of this event strive to create meeting spaces that are accessible and inclusive to everyone. To help facilitate this, we ask that you identify any needs (i.e. mobility issues, learning styles, etc.) we can make accommodations for to allow you to have a full and enjoyable experience. Please consider if the event is virtual or in-person when identifying your requirements. Please contact our team at: [email protected] 

Accommodation Information 

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at reduced group rates at the Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View and Days Inn Saint John.  Reduced rates are available until November 2, 2026, subject to availability. Please book as soon as possible. 

Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View, Group rate: CAD $149 plus taxes per night, CAD $12 plus tax per person when arranged at booking or before arrival. Cancellation Policy: Individual reservations may be cancelled or modified up to 72 hours before arrival. Any cancellations or modifications made within 72 hours of arrival will be charged the full room stay. Please make the reservation by calling the Hotel reservation line: 1-506 657 7320 or click here

Days Inn Saint John, Group rate: CAD $134 plus taxes per night, Complimentary hot breakfast included  

Cancellation Policy: Reservations may be cancelled or modified up to 72 hours before arrival.

Please make the reservation by calling the Hotel reservation line: 1-506-646-0366 or click here

For booking assistance, please contact:  

• Rajitha Fernandopulle 
• [email protected] 
• 506-674-5280 

• April Villedo 
• [email protected] 
• 506-674-5282 

Hotel reservations are made and paid for separately from event registration. Please review the hotel’s cancellation terms before booking.