Economic Reconciliation in Motion
October 26 - 28, 2025
Join us for the 2025 National Indigenous Education Symposium as we explore Economic Reconciliation in Motion: Removing Barriers, Creating Opportunities, and Fostering Inclusive Growth. This powerful gathering of leaders in education, policy, governments, students, and industry to share innovative approaches to Indigenous learner success and community development.
As Canada explores pathways of economic reconciliation, the Symposium offers a vital platform to centre Indigenous voices and leadership in building bold, sustainable, community-driven, solutions for a stronger, more equitable future.
We look forward to welcoming you. Oki!
What to expect
This year’s Indigenous Education Symposium will bring together leaders and innovators in Indigenous and post-secondary education from across Turtle Island for two days of meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative solution-building. Hosted by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and the Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC), the event will feature Insight Hours, Spotlight Sessions, Sharing Circles, keynotes, and panel discussions. Participants will explore how leaders in Indigenous education can bridge skills gaps and effectively engage Indigenous learners and their knowledge to address Canada’s most pressing challenges and growing a stronger economy.
Showcasing bold institutional leadership, innovative ideas, and real-world impact across key themes:
Breaking Barriers: Expanding Access to Indigenous-led Higher Education and Labour Mobility for Indigenous Learners
Empowering Local Economic Pathways: Growing Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Strengthening Community-Based Economic Pathways
Indigenous Innovation: Advancing Indigenous-led research, innovation, and knowledge creation, including the role of virtual learning and AI from an Indigenous perspective.
Accelerating Reconciliation
