National Gathering for Indigenous Education
Join Canada’s leading voices on Indigenous education in Winnipeg, Manitoba – or from the comfort of your home!
November 20 – 22, 2024 | Winnipeg, MB
Indspire is pleased to announce that the 2024 National Gathering for Indigenous Education will take place via a hybrid format, allowing educators from across the country to attend virtually or in person.
The National Gathering is a one-of-a-kind venue where educators and partners can share their voices and work together to improve the educational outcomes of K-12 Indigenous students. This uniquely important annual conference attracts hundreds of educators and partners each year. We invite you to join the conversation!
Back by popular demand, there will also be a student panel discussion featuring three Indigenous students who will discuss their experiences in post-secondary educational settings.
Network, Share Successful Practices, and Engage
The National Gathering for Indigenous Education offers two half-days of in-person and virtual keynotes, student panels, and workshops.
Take advantage of this unparalleled opportunity to infuse your teaching with new knowledge by meeting other educators and learning about best practices in Indigenous education!
The Program
You’ll learn effective strategies and discover new research from education experts and our keynote speaker(s) – and gain new insights from the always-popular student panel discussion.
NG 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 Counsellors
- Teaching and Educational Assistants
- Superintendents
- Curriculum and Policy writers
- Mentors and Mentees
- Cultural Advisors
- and more!
Workshops
To read this year’s in person and virtual presentations, click the buttons below.
In Person
Virtual
Agenda
Wednesday,
November 20
| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pre-Gathering Presentation |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch |
| 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Pre-Gathering Presentation |
| 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Guiding the Journey Ceremony |
Thursday,
November 21
| 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM Opening Ceremony / Welcome / Youth Panel |
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Presentation Session #1 |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Presentation Session #2 |
| 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch and Keynote |
| 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Presentation Session #3 |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Presentation Session #4 |
| 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Tradeshow Reception |
Friday,
November 22
| 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM Opening and Keynote |
| 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Presentation Session #5 |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Presentation Session #6 |
| 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Closing and Lunch |
Hotel
2024 National Gathering attendees can book accommodation at the Delta Hotel Winnipeg located across from the RBC Convention at a discounted rate of $229/night.
Travel
Our travel partner Air Canada is offering all 2024 National Gathering attendees a 10% discount applicable on all fares for travel to Winnipeg, MB. To redeem this offer, visit aircanada.com and enter the promotional code RH2BYYJ1 before launching your search.
Guiding the Journey: Educator Awards
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.
Testimonials
“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.”
Contact Us
Registration
If you have general event questions or issues with registration, please contact communications@indspire.ca.
Sponsorship
For information related to sponsorship or the tradeshow, please contact Denise Lach, Director, Partnerships, at dlach@indspire.ca or (416) 987-0256. View the 2023 National Gathering program here.
Thank you to our 2024 supporters!
Lead Partner
Presenting Corporate & Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Awards Sponsor
Pre-Gathering Workshop Sponsor
Major Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
Keynote Sponsors
Teacher Lounge Sponsor
Charging Station Sponsor
Workshop Sponsors
Break Sponsors
Logics Academy
Pearson College UWC
UWC Canada
Webilize Applications Inc.
Tradeshow Sponsors
Canadian Coast Guard College
CTRI Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
The Creative Company
Elections Canada
First Nation School Board
Greenfield Learning
HUB Technology Solutions
IXL Learning and Rosetta Stone
Learning Bird
Manitoba Blue Cross
Manitoba Hydro
MityBilt Products Inc.
National Centre for Truth and Reconcilliation (NCTR)
Pearson Canada
Scanning Pens Corp
Simeon Supportive Hearing Systems / Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
SMART Technologies
TD Summer Reading Club
University of Manitoba – Indigenous Student Recruitments and Community Relations
