Calling in Language Warriors from the Four Directions

A Gathering for Indigenous Language Champions, Speakers, Learners and Language Advocates

Coming Together and Share, Learn, Connect and collaborate

Let’s gather to:

• Explore the connection of mind, body and spirit in language, land and culture
• Raise awareness on the importance of language revitalization
• Share traditional and modern language learning and teaching strategies and resources: language learning, land-based teaching, and technology learning
• Establish enduring connections and build collaborative communities of practice for continual engagement and support in language revitalization efforts.

Highlights:

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Leroy Little Bear
• Diverse Youth Panel
• Elders Discussion Period
• Presenters from the 4 Directions
• Exhibitors featuring Indigenous language resources

Agenda

Day One – March 21, 2024

• Pipe Ceremony
• Welcome
• Prayer
• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Leroy Little Bear
• Breakout Sessions
• Dinner & Gala (tickets sold separately)

Day Two – March 22, 2024

• Pipe Ceremony
• Elders Discussion
• Breakout Sessions
• Closing

REGISTER HERE

• Registration includes a light breakfast and lunch for the two days of the gathering.
• Dinner and Gala Tickets are separate.