2025 Indigenous Education Leads Gathering

This three day Gathering will provide participants the opportunity to engage with like-minded people to explore and share not only experiences, but discuss and generate actionable steps to move Indigenous Education forward in their districts.

New this year, will be a one day session on the land where we will take part in multiple opportunities to be hosted by the land and engaging in workshops and teachings with Knowledge Keepers.

When I set out and began organizing it, I was determined that it was not going to be another Indigenous Education conference. Those have a place but I wanted to have people GATHER and have conversations about Indigenous Education.

A Gathering from my perspective is relationship centered. The primary focus is to come together and build relationships that lead to partnerships and collaboration. It is holistic and as such it is inclusive and supportive of one another. Yes I always start with an outline of objectives, however, I have learned that the journey and the process of coming together carry a higher value. I allow for flexibility in the agenda so we can be responsive to the needs of the participants. What I appreciate most is that decisions or insights often emerge organically through shared discussions and informal conversations. This to me is an Indigenous way of being and doing. - Organizer Troy Maracle

Info: We are honoured to welcome respected Cree scholar and elder Willie Ermine as the keynote speaker for this years Provincial Indigenous Education Leads Gathering. Willie has devoted his life’s work to advancing dialogue, understanding, and reconciliation through the concept of the Ethical Space of Engagement. In his keynote, Willie Ermine will guide us into this transformative space, a place where leaders, educators, and community members can engage in meaningful relationship-building, rooted in respect, humility, and a commitment to ethical action. His insights offer pathways for navigating the complexities of leadership in ways that honour Indigenous knowledge systems while fostering inclusive and just futures for all peoples.

Info: The Dufferin Peel Catholic and Peel District School Boards are graciously hosting the participants and invited guests who will be sharing the importance of and various aspects of Indigenous Land-based learning opportunities.

Host or Publisher Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board