AGENDA

Thursday, March 19

12:30 - 2:00 PM	Registration
2:00 - 2:45 PM	Lighting Sacred Fire
3:00 - 4:00 PM	Opening Ceremony
4:00 - 5:00 PM	Youth Presentations
5:00 - 6:30 PM	Supper
6:30 - 7:30 PM	Workshop

Friday, March 20

7:00 - 8:00 AM	Equinox Ceremony
7:00 - 9:00 AM	Breakfast/ Registration
9:00 - 9:15 AM	Opening Prayer
9:15 - 10:15 AM	Keynote Speaker
10:15 - 10:45 AM	Coffee Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM	Workshops
12:00 - 1:30 PM	Lunch
1:30 - 2:45 PM	Workshops
2:45 - 3:00 PM	Coffee Break
3:00 - 3:15 PM	Honouring PhD Graduate & Presentation
3:15 - 3:30 PM	Peter Clair Book Reading
3:30 - 4:30 PM	Wabanaki Bachelor of Education Students' Panel
4:30 - 6:00 PM	Supper
6:00 - 8:00 PM	Kehkimin Bingo

Saturday, March 21

7:00 - 8:45 AM	Breakfast
8:45 - 9:15 AM	Opening Prayer
9:15 - 10:00 AM	Keynote Speaker
10:00 - 10:15 AM	Coffee Break
10:15 - 11:30 AM	Storytelling & Musical Performance
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Closing Ceremony
12:00 - 1:30 PM	Lunch

DAYCARE SERVICES

Daycare services will be available on Friday March 20 from 8:30 am - 4:30 PM.

To register for services please fill out this form.

Parents or guardians who use the daycare services during the event do so at their own discretion. While reasonable care will be taken, the event organizers and caregivers are not liable for any injuries, accidents, or illnesses that may occur.

ABOUT

Join us for the Wabanaki Languages Gathering and celebration. This inclusive 3-day event centring on “Youth carrying our languages forward” will celebrate, encourage, and bring together the community members, educators, policy makers, scholars, advocates, students, and aspiring speakers who are collectively doing the work across this land of honouring, reclaiming and revitalizing Wabanaki language.

Our gathering will feature Mentorship and Youth plenary panels along with a series of workshops on curriculum development, storytelling, language rematriation, best practices for immersion, and much more.

Conference Highlights:

Workshops & Panels: Participate in engaging sessions exploring curriculum development, storytelling, language rematriation, immersion best practices, and more.

Keynote Speakers:

Keynote Speaker Bios

Cultural Activities: Take part in evening activities designed to foster community connection, including open-mic events.

Whether you are a fluent speaker or just beginning your language journey, the Wabanaki Languages Gathering welcomes all who are committed to language and cultural renewal.