What is the Indigenous Knowledges Gathering?

The Indigenous Knowledges Gathering (IKG), established in 2014, brings together Indigenous students, educators, and communities to celebrate and share innovative practices in Indigenous education. Featuring panel discussions, workshops, and keynote presentations, IKG unites Knowledge Holders, Elders, scholars, and students to discuss successes, challenges, and future directions in the field. Growing from 120 participants to over 1,600 with the addition of livestream viewing, IKG is renowned for its innovative content, networking opportunities, and community-friendly atmosphere. It offers a platform to learn about Indigenous ways of being, develop responsive educational strategies, and engage in cultural teachings. Past IKG themes include:

2024 - Indigenous Perspectives on Leadership & Governance

2023 - What Our Ancestors Know: Teaching and Learning Through Storytelling

2022 - Overcoming Adversities Through Indigenous Wellness

2021 - Naawsidoong Mino Nawendiwin: Building Good Relationships

2020 - One Dish, One Spoon: Conversations in Global Sustainability

2019 - Educating the Heart, Mind, Body and Spirit

2019 IKG Livestreamed Talks and Panels

Listen to Waneek Horn-Miller speak about Restoring Balance
Listen to Youth speak about how they are Reclaiming Wellness
Listen to Elders speak about how they Build Bundles for the Future
Listen to Ron Bull share his teachings about the Canoe and the Turtle