About NACW

The 20th North American Caribou Workshop (NACW) is being held in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada from June 15 to 19, 2026.

The conference is being hosted by the Government of the Northwest Territories and wildlife co-management partners to bring together international managers, researchers, Indigenous and Local Knowledge holders, and other interested parties to share their knowledge of caribou.

The conference theme, “United by Caribou,” represents our joint interest in and concern for caribou as researchers and stewards.

From biologists, conservationists, and resource managers to Indigenous land users and community members to industry professionals, all participants are united by caribou and will come together to discuss and share knowledge about challenges, opportunities, and initiatives associated with caribou conservation and stewardship.

NACW is held every 2-3 years in various locations across North America, and was most recently held in Anchorage, Alaska where it attracted over 500 delegates from across North America and beyond. At the 2026 conference, we expect more than 300 delegates, and an informative conference with guest speakers, panel discussions, and social events that provide delegates with opportunities to network and keep up to date on issues affecting caribou in North America.