Think Indigenous International Education Conference 2027

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About This Event

Thinking Indigenous. Speaking Indigenous. Living Indigenous. The Think Indigenous International Education Conference (TIIEC) returns March 3–5, 2027 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Treaty 4 Territory. Established in 2015 and hosted by Think Indigenous Events Inc., TIIEC is Canada's largest grassroots international Indigenous education conference — a gathering of Indigenous educators, Knowledge Keepers, leaders, students, researchers, community members and allies advancing Indigenous education. Registration includes access to all conference programming: keynote presentations, RED Talks (Relevant Educational Decolonization — focused 10–15 minute talks built around one powerful idea), workshops, presentations and cultural programming. The full conference program will be released closer to the conference. Announced keynote: Wakinyan Pȟetá Thiwáhe — the Fire Thunder Family. Registration: • Early Bird $550 (Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2026) • Regular $650 (Dec 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027) • Late / Final Release $750 (Feb 1 – Mar 1, 2027) • Groups of 20+ delegates $500 per person (Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027) Registration may close early if capacity is reached. Register at thinkindigenous.ca. Elders & students: 100 complimentary registrations are available for eligible Elders and full-time students through the TIIEC 2027 Elder & Full-Time Student Scholarship Application on the conference website (covers the registration fee). Call for Presenters: proposals are open until November 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST (successful applicants notified by December 18, 2026). Session topics include Indigenous language revitalization, decolonizing education, land-based education, Indigenous educational leadership, student success, early learning, youth leadership, wellness, curriculum and classroom practice, and Indigenous research and innovation. Vendors: Indigenous Craft Vendor $250; Information / Institution Vendor $750. Vendor applications close November 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. Refunds: full refund less a $50 administration fee on or before January 15, 2027; 50% refund January 16–31, 2027; no refunds from February 1, 2027. Registrations can be transferred to another delegate at no charge until February 26, 2027. Open to everyone interested in advancing Indigenous education — you do not have to be Indigenous to attend.