Hundreds of community leaders, scholars and allies in Indigenous post-secondary education from around the globe will be gathering at the fourth SB次元官网网址橳E峁圛STOLW瘫 Conference at Camosun CollegeB次元官网网址檚 Lansdowne campus.
Over 430 attendees from Canada, the United States and New Zealand, will attend the event from Aug. 20 to 23.
The conference aims to build and strengthen relationships and networks in reciprocity by fostering shared learning and exchange.
Hosted by Ey膿蕯 Sq葍B次元官网网址檒ewen: The Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections, this yearB次元官网网址檚 conference theme is B次元官网网址榃here the Waters MeetB次元官网网址.
B次元官网网址淭he theme is a reflection of convergence B次元官网网址 the merging of diverse streams of knowledge, wisdom, and experiences,B次元官网网址 says Todd Ormiston, executive director for Ey膿蕯 Sq葍B次元官网网址檒ewen. B次元官网网址淧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.B次元官网网址
The SB次元官网网址橳E峁圛STOLW瘫 Conference was first held at Camosun College in 2007, with the last planned conference in 2020 being cancelled. This yearB次元官网网址檚 event marks a significant return, highlighting the ongoing commitment to Indigenous education and community connection.
B次元官网网址淚t is a privilege for the college to welcome educators, scholars, knowledge holders, and allies to the SB次元官网网址橳E峁圛STOLW瘫 Conference,B次元官网网址 says Dr. Lane Trotter, president of Camosun College. B次元官网网址淲hile Camosun 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.B次元官网网址
SB次元官网网址橳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 JB次元官网网址橲INTEN Dr. John Elliott.
Three esteemed keynote speakers, Dr. HayalthkinB次元官网网址檊em Carey Newman, Dr. QwulB次元官网网址檚ihB次元官网网址檡ahB次元官网网址檓aht Robina Thomas, and Dr. Kim Anderson, will share their insights during the conference.
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