Voices Shaping the Future of Indigenous Education
Welcome to the WIREC Conference July 8 - 10, 2026—your platform for transformative ideas and innovative research. We encourage Indigenous Researchers and Knowledge Carriers to play a vital role in the global conversation about World Indigenous Education. Submit a snapshot of your work for an opportunity to share your work on a Global Indigenous Gathering in Treaty 6 Territory at UnBQ. The link can be found at the bottom of the page. Presenters are also required to register for the event.
THEME:
LEARNING FOR LIFE
- Learning from Ancestors
- Learning to Live
- Lifelong Learning
- Learning is Life
SUB-THEMES:
Life is / Learning From:
- Earth / Land
- Air / Wind
- Fire / Light
- Water / Birth
How does your work or research relate to the main theme and one or more of the subthemes?

Call for Proposals
Are you an Indigenous Researcher or an Indigenous Knowledge Carrier with insights to share? The WIREC Conference 2026 July 8-10/26 is actively seeking compelling abstracts that advance World Indigenous Research in Education. This is your opportunity to contribute to a movement dedicated to recognizing and reaffirming the educational rights of all Indigenous peoples. Share your work, inspire change, and connect with a global community committed to Indigenous excellence.