{"id":204,"date":"2023-11-16T12:38:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T18:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcieb.ca\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=204"},"modified":"2024-04-11T15:08:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T20:08:13","slug":"indigenous-education-gathering","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.mcieb.ca\/event\/indigenous-education-gathering\/","title":{"rendered":"Indigenous Education Gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tribe-events-schedule tribe-clearfix\" >\n\t<h2 class=\"tribe-events-schedule__datetime\">\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__date tribe-events-schedule__date--start\">\n\t\t\tFebruary 8\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--date\">\n\t\t\t\t @ \t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--start\">\n\t\t\t\t8:00 am\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t &#8211; \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__date tribe-events-schedule__date--end\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 9\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__separator tribe-events-schedule__separator--date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t @ \t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-events-schedule__time tribe-events-schedule__time--end\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1:30 pm\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id204_e5699c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id204_e5699c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id204_e5699c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id204_e5699c-29 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.kb-row-layout-id204_e5699c-29{display:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id204_e5699c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id204_e5699c-29{display:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id204_e5699c-29 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id204_e5699c-29{display:none !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id204_e5699c-29 alignnone kb-v-lg-hidden kb-v-md-hidden kb-v-sm-hidden wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column204_0016e3-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column204_0016e3-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column204_0016e3-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column204_0016e3-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column204_0016e3-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column204_0016e3-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column204_0016e3-62{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column204_0016e3-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column204_0016e3-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column204_0016e3-62\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>REGISTRATION IS FULL AND CLOSED<\/strong>. <br>The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint partners are excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual Indigenous Education Gathering February 8 &amp; 9, 2024 at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, 1808 Wellington Avenue.&nbsp;<strong><em>Registration is now full and closed<\/em><\/strong>. Have you missed your chance to save the date? Email Sheri Domenico at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sheri.domenico@outlook.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sheri.domenico@outlook.com<\/a>&nbsp;to put your name on the waitlist for the 2024 Indigenous Education Gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please download a copy of our 2024 Indigenous Education Gathering agenda. Agenda subject to change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Event Summary<\/strong><br>This event brings together educators, students, community leaders and advocates from diverse backgrounds for meaningful discussions, knowledge sharing and collaborations around Indigenous education. Together we will address pressing issues and innovative approaches in Indigenous education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gathering, titled&nbsp;<em>Indigenous Education Pathways: Sharing Our Way &#8211; Our Gifts,&nbsp;<\/em>will feature esteemed keynote speaker Sheila M. North, a fireside chat with Ashley Richard and guest Mihskakwan James Harper, and a student panel highlighting Indigenous students&#8217; experiences in education. Breakout room presentations will explore a variety of the unique and innovative career pathways that have been formed in partnership with Manitoba\u2019s post-secondary institutions, K-12 educators, industry partners and Indigenous communities.We\u2019ll wrap up the first day with a reception, an Indigenous Artisan Market and a performance by the Frontier Fiddlers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id204_e3be63-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id204_e3be63-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id204_e3be63-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id204_e3be63-dd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id204_e3be63-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id204_e3be63-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id204_e3be63-dd alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column204_cdf953-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column204_cdf953-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column204_cdf953-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column204_cdf953-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column204_cdf953-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column204_cdf953-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column204_cdf953-0b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column204_cdf953-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column204_cdf953-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column204_cdf953-0b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Our second annual Indigenous Education Gathering took place on February 8 &amp; 9 at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, located at 1808 Wellington Avenue. We were thrilled to see such a full house \u2013 a testament to the collective spirit and commitment towards Indigenous education, as registration had reached capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To those who wanted to join us but couldn&#8217;t secure a spot, we understand your disappointment. Please consider emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:MCIEB@umanitoba.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MCIEB@umanitoba.ca<\/a>&nbsp;with your name and details to be added to our contact list and receive updates for future events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the gathering, we gathered a diverse mix of educators, students, community leaders, and advocates. Throughout the event, we engaged in enriching dialogues, exchanged a wealth of knowledge, and worked together to deepen our understanding and address the evolving landscape of Indigenous education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gathering, aptly themed \u201cIndigenous Education Pathways: Sharing Our Way \u2013 Our Gifts,\u201d resonated with the energy of anticipation. The agenda delivered enlightening moments with our esteemed keynote speaker Sheila M. North, a captivating fireside chat with Ashley Richard featuring guest Mihskakwan James Harper, and a compelling student panel that gave a voice to Indigenous students\u2019 educational experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our breakout sessions dived into the creative and unique career pathways that had emerged through strong partnerships between Manitoba\u2019s post-secondary institutions, K-12 educators, industry partners, and Indigenous communities. As the day wound down, attendees were invited to unwind at our reception, explore the Indigenous Artisan Market, and enjoy a performance by the Frontier Fiddlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we made these days count with every conversation, connection, and shared insight paving the way for a brighter future in Indigenous education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warmest regards,<br><em>The Indigenous Education Gathering Team<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcieb.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MCIEB-AGENDA-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AGENDA<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id204_cb7e07-74 kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane204_479cd0-5e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Keynote Speaker: SHEILA M. NORTH<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Sheila M. North, also known as Wikahsko Iskwew, is a Cree Leader, Policy Advocate, Activist, Journalist, and Author from the Bunibonibee Cree Nation in Treaty 5 Territory. She made history in 2015 by becoming the first woman to serve as the Grand Chief of the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, MKO. Throughout her life, Sheila has been a dedicated activist for the Treaty, Title, Inherent, and Human Rights of First Nations Peoples. Under her leadership, MKO played a significant role in a Landmark Economic Impact Study that revealed Indigenous contributions of approximately $9.3B to Manitoba&#8217;s Economy and GDP in one year. Sheila has been a strong advocate for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and she continues to push for the implementation of the 231 Calls To Justice released in the final report of the Inquiry. She has also been instrumental in raising awareness about this issue through the creation of the hashtag #MMIW. Currently, Sheila serves as the Director at the International Commission on Missing Persons [ICMP], where she focuses on Missing Children, Residential Schools, and Engagement. She is dedicated to achieving Accountability, Justice, and Restitution for Missing Children &amp; Unmarked Graves both internationally and in Canada. Sheila is also an award-winning journalist and co-produced a documentary called 1200+, which sheds light on the systemic issues that make Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited people more vulnerable to violence and exploitation. She recognizes that this issue affects all Relatives, which is why she uses the hashtag #MMIR.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane204_3a6d61-31\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Fireside Chat Speaker<\/strong><\/strong> &#8211; <strong><strong>Ashley Richard<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Ashley Richard is a proud Ojibway, M\u00e9tis, and Filipina woman residing in Treaty 1 Territory. Her family roots are from the Richard Family from Pine Creek First Nation, the McLeod Family in Camperville, MB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashley has over 12 years experience working with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in both the private and not for profit sectors. She completed her Masters in Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Smith School of Business at Queen&#8217;s University. Her background and passion lie in design thinking as well as the teachings from her grandmother, Mary Richard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashley&#8217;s current projects include leading two federally funded grant projects with the Asper School of Business (Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Indigenous Strategy and The 50 &#8211; 30 Challenge), the Indigenous Workforce Development Strategy with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters of Manitoba, and planning the 3rd Annual Reclaiming Our Future: Economic Development Youth Conference 2024 for Norway House Cree Nation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane204_cae06b-45\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Featured Guest \u2013 Mihskakwan James Harper<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Mihskakwan James Harper, a proud citizen of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation on Treaty 8 territory, is passionate about creating a world that future generations can enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While studying engineering at the University of Manitoba, Harper served on the student council for the Engineering Access Program (ENGAP), which supports Indigenous engineering students, and built an energy-efficient car that competed in the International Shell Eco-marathon Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since graduating, Harper has shared his knowledge about clean energy at international conferences, including the United Nations Climate Conferences COP 26 and COP 27. He credits his innate drive to protect the earth to his cultural values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harper further honours his Indigenous identity by giving back. He has lectured on decolonizing engineering, mentored Indigenous youth relocating to Winnipeg for education, and presented a national policy resolution addressing the Indigenous youth suicide crisis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"tribe-block tribe-block__organizer__details tribe-clearfix\" >\n\t<div class=\"tribe-block__organizer__title\">\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcieb.ca\/organizer\/\" title=\"The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint partners\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">The Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint partners<\/a><\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"tribe-block tribe-block__venue tribe-clearfix tribe-block__venue--has-map\" >\n\t\n\t\n<div class=\"tribe-block__venue__meta\">\n\t<div class=\"tribe-block__venue__name\">\n\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIZCAEQLhivARjHARiABBiOBRiYBRiZBRieBTIICAIQABgWGB4yDQgDEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyBggEEEUYPTIGCAUQRRg9MgYIBhBFGD3SAQczMjVqMGo3qAIAsAIA&#038;um=1&#038;ie=UTF-8&#038;fb=1&#038;gl=ca&#038;sa=X&#038;geocode=KVtMXk8Mc-pSMU9QPW8zdcs8&#038;daddr=1808+Wellington+Ave,+Winnipeg,+MB+R3H+0G3\" title=\"Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg\">Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg<\/a><\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t<address class=\"tribe-block__venue__address\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-address\">\n\n<span class=\"tribe-street-address\">1808 Wellington Ave<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-locality\">Winnipeg<\/span><span class=\"tribe-delimiter\">,<\/span>\n\n\t<abbr class=\"tribe-region tribe-events-abbr\" title=\"Manitoba\">Manitoba<\/abbr>\n\n\t<span class=\"tribe-postal-code\">R3H0G3<\/span>\n\n\t<span class=\"tribe-country-name\">Canada<\/span>\n\n<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"tribe-events-gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&#038;source=s_q&#038;hl=en&#038;geocode=&#038;q=1808+Wellington+Ave+Winnipeg+Manitoba+R3H0G3+Canada\" title=\"Click to view a Google Map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+ Google Map<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/address>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tribe-block__venue__website\"><a href=\"http:\/\/winnipeg.vicinn.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"external\">View Venue Website<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"tribe-block__venue__map\">\n\t\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n  title=\"Google maps iframe displaying the address to Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, Winnipeg\"\n  aria-label=\"Venue location map\"\n  width=\"310px\"\n  height=\"256px\"\n  frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/place?key=AIzaSyDNsicAsP6-VuGtAb1O9riI3oc_NOb7IOU&#038;q=1808+Wellington+Ave+Winnipeg+Manitoba+R3H0G3+Canada+&#038;zoom=10\" allowfullscreen>\n<\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>REGISTRATION IS FULL AND CLOSED. 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