National Gathering

Network, Share Successful Practices, and Engage

The 2021 National Gathering for Indigenous Education offers two half days of virtual workshop presentations by educators from across Canada.

Take advantage of this opportunity to refresh and renew your passion for teaching by meeting other educators and learning about best practices in Indigenous education.

The Program

From our professional presentations, keynote speaker and popular student panel discussion, you’ll learn from education experts and discover new research at the 2021 National Gathering.

NG 2021 is your opportunity to:

• Learn strategies for engaging students
• Share best practices in the classroom
• Examine emerging trends affecting Indigenous students today
• and more!

Who Should Attend?

The National Gathering attracts people from many areas, including:

• On-reserve Educators
• Principals and Vice-Principals
• Elementary and High School Teachers
• School Administrators
• Students
• Education Directors
• Guidance Counselors
• Teaching and Educational Assistants
• Superintendents
• Curriculum and Policy writers
• Mentors and Mentees
• Cultural Advisors
• and more!

Drew Hayden Taylor

Curve Lake First Nation, ON.

Santee Smith

Six Nations of the Grand River, ON.

“I found the National Gathering offered meaningful learning opportunities that were well worth the time and cost to attend. Hearing so many inspiring, accomplished speakers, learning about award-winning projects across the country, is a very special opportunity that should not be missed.”

“It was a very worthwhile attending. I learned so much from every session and all left me feeling encouraged, empowered, and more confident in my knowledge base. I’m sure the live/in-person events are just amazing (this was my first National Gathering) but I don’t think the Virtual version was lacking at all – it was amazing!”

“It’s a well-organized conference celebrating Indigenous education and culture. It provides an opportunity for non-Indigenous educators to come together with Indigenous educators to gain a knowledge of pedagogy, instructional practices, and cultural practices to better support the academic and emotional growth of students.”