Hundreds of 茄子污污视频 leaders, scholars and allies in Indigenous post-secondary education from around the globe will be gathering at the S鈥橳E峁圛STOLW瘫 Conference on 茄子污污视频 College鈥檚 Lansdowne campus.
Over 430 attendees from Canada, the United States and New Zealand, are attending the from Aug. 20 to 23. The conference is hosted by Ey膿蕯 Sq葍鈥檒ewen: The Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections with the theme 鈥榃here the Waters Meet鈥. This year marks the fourth S鈥橳E峁圛STOLW瘫 Conference, with approximately 40 delegates traveling from New Zealand. The conference aims to build and strengthen relationships and networks in reciprocity by fostering shared learning and exchange.
鈥淭he theme is a reflection of convergence 鈥 the merging of diverse streams of knowledge, wisdom, and experiences,鈥 says Todd Ormiston, Executive Director for Ey膿蕯 Sq葍鈥檒ewen: the Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections. 鈥淧revious conferences have provided an enriching experience, filled with meaningful dialogues and shared visions. This year, we are eagerly looking forward to recreating that magic and expanding the landscape even further.鈥
The S鈥橳E峁圛STOLW瘫 Conference was first held at 茄子污污视频 College in 2007, with the last planned conference in 2020 being canceled. This year鈥檚 event marks a significant return, highlighting the ongoing commitment to Indigenous education and 茄子污污视频 connection.
鈥淚t is a privilege for the college to welcome educators, scholars, knowledge holders, and allies to the S鈥橳E峁圛STOLW瘫 Conference,鈥 says Dr. Lane Trotter, president of 茄子污污视频 College. 鈥淲hile 茄子污污视频 College has taken significant steps towards greater Indigenization and the conference is aligned with a vision for Indigenous student success, we know there is much more to do.鈥
S鈥橳E峁圛STOLW瘫 is a SEN膯O纽EN word and is pronounced steh-nees-taoh as shared in the with Tsartlip Elder J鈥橲INTEN Dr. John Elliott.
Three esteemed keynote speakers, Dr. Hayalthkin鈥檊em Carey Newman, Dr. Qwul鈥檚ih鈥檡ah鈥檓aht Robina Thomas, and Dr. Kim Anderson, will share their insights during the conference.
The S鈥橳E峁圛STOLW瘫 Conference directly resonates with two fundamental pillars of 茄子污污视频 College鈥檚 2023-2028 Strategic Plan: Honouring Indigenous Resurgence and 脥Y,膯群NEUEL OL: Doing Good Work Together.
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Rodney Porter
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