In Collaboration With
WINHEC AGM and WIREC 2026: Reaffirming Indigenous Education
Join us @ UnBQ in Treaty Six Territory located in Turtle Island (Canada). We are honored to be hosting the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) Annual General Meeting and the World Indigenous Research Education Conference (WIREC) 2026. We look forward to welcoming our visitors from around the globe. This vital gathering is dedicated to recognizing and reaffirming the educational rights of all Indigenous peoples globally. We invite you to engage in collaborative discussions, share ancestral knowledges and groundbreaking research, and strengthen the future of Indigenous higher education. Your participation is key to our collective journey.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
WIREC – World Indigenous Research Education Conference
A triennial event inviting Indigenous Scholars to share their work to advance our Knowledges, Languages, Identities, Priorities, Aspirations, Histories.
THEME: LEARNING FOR LIFE
- Learning from Ancestors
- Learning to Live
- Life long Learning
- Learning is Life
SUB-THEMES: Life is / Learning From
- Earth/ Land
- Air/ Wind
- Fire/ Light
- Water/ Birth
How does your work/ research address the theme and one or more of the subthemes?
LOCATION: UnBQ in Treaty Six Territory (Alberta, Canada)
Our Mission at WINHEC
The World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) is driven by a profound commitment to Indigenous educational sovereignty. Our Annual General Meeting at UnBQ, is more than an event; it's a testament to our ongoing dedication to recognizing and reaffirming the educational supports of all Indigenous peoples. We foster an environment of intellectual growth, cultural preservation, and global Indigenous collaboration, ensuring that every voice contributes to a brighter future in higher education.