National Gathering

Secure Your Seat – Regular Rate Ends November 1st!

📅 November 19—21, 2025
📍 Winnipeg, MB + Virtual Attendance
💡 Regular Rate pricing ends November 1st

The National Gathering is Canada’s largest event dedicated to advancing Indigenous education. This is where educators, Elders, policy-makers, and community leaders come together to share, learn, and collaborate.

You’ll gain:

• Practical strategies for improving Indigenous student engagement and success.
• Insights from thought leaders in education, policy, and community development.
• A robust, like-minded network committed to reconciliation through education.
• Valuable take-home resources for you to use in your educational setting.

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Michaella Montana

Master of Ceremonies

Edith Loring-Kuhanga

Keynote Speaker

Duncan McCue

Keynote Speaker

Phyllis Webstad

Keynote Speaker

Niigaan Sinclair

Climbing the Mountain Presenter

Spotlight on AI
in Indigenous education and cultural innovation

Expanded hands-on workshops
for deeper skill-building

Enhanced interactivity
for two-way audience experiences

LIVE digital storytelling
to maximize co-creation and accessibility

Program Highlights

Over 40+ sessions and keynotes, including:

• Innovative approaches to Indigenous curriculum design
• Strengthening student and educator well-being and resilience
• Partnerships that work: schools, communities, and industry
• Cultural revitalization in classrooms

Don’t miss out—explore this year’s full lineup of presentations.

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Who Attends

• K–12 and post-secondary educators
• School and community leaders
• Policy-makers and government representatives
• Corporate partners in Indigenous education initiatives

1,200+ attendees
attended from every province and territory last year

95% of attendees
would recommend the National Gathering

100+ Indigenous communities
are represented annually

Accessibility & Inclusion

The National Gathering welcomes Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants. This is a vital opportunity for all participants to deepen cultural sensitivity, expand historical knowledge, and learn directly from Indigenous voices—ensuring respectful, informed, and impactful engagement with Indigenous students.

Be Part of the Change

Every conversation, every connection, every idea moves us closer to equitable education for Indigenous youth and to more Indigenized curricula across Turtle Island.

First Nations youth are nearly 1.5 times less likely to graduate high school than non-Indigenous youth (63% vs. 91%). On reserve, that number drops to less than half, many with no local high school to attend. We can’t create this change without you.

Be part of the movement addressing this disparity. Don’t miss this year’s National Gathering.

Hotel

The Delta Hotels Winnipeg and the Radisson Hotel Winnipeg are offering National Gathering attendees a special room rate of $229/night.

Book by Friday, October 17, 2025, to secure your room(s) at this discounted rate.

Rooms fill up quickly, so don’t delay – reserve your accommodations by October 17, 2025, to ensure you get the rooms you need!

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Travel

Air Canada is pleased to offer a discount off the base fare to attend the 2025 National Gathering in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from November 19—21, 2025.

To book, go to www.aircanada.com. Discount available for trips made between November 12—28, 2025.

Book by November 12, 2025, for up to 9 passengers on a single booking using your promotional code.

1. Start your flight search by entering promo code V4EN8C31 in the box provided.
2. Choose the departure city and destination city (Winnipeg).
3. Select the departure date and return date.
4. Click FIND.
5. The discount will be automatically applied.

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Guiding the Journey Awards & Welcome Reception

Indigenous educators guide their students’ journeys through leadership, innovative practice, and dedication to community. The Guiding the Journey Awards recognize Indigenous educators and organizations who have made valuable contributions to community-based education and honour the principles of Indigenous knowledge.

All attendees are invited to join us on the evening of November 19, 2025, at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for the awards ceremony, canapés, and community.

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Registration

If you have general event questions or issues with registration, please contact nationalgathering@indspire.ca.

Sponsorship

The National Gathering is a unique opportunity to connect with changemakers who are advancing Indigenous education. We’re proud to offer a range of sponsorship opportunities — from high-visibility activations to program support — all designed to help your organization make a meaningful impact and demonstrate your commitment to Indigenous education and reconciliation.

Explore the sponsorship opportunities and learn how your organization can get involved.

Learn More

For information related to sponsorship or the tradeshow, please contact Denise Lach, Director, Partnerships, at dlach@indspire.ca or (416) 987-0256. View the 2024 National Gathering program here.