Call for Presentations: 2015 Indigenous Men’s / Women’s Gathering
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Ninogad “Knowledge of Men Full of Wisdom “ Ninox sala” Knowledge of
Women Full of Wisdom
Amma Sah! You are invited to submit a presentation for the Indigenous Men’s Gathering or the
Indigenous Women’s Gathering – this invitation is extended to Indigenous men, women, Elders,
Spiritual leaders, Scholars, Researchers, Policy and Practitioners, Teachers, Administrators,
Knowledge holders and leaders.
Date of Conference:
Location:
Online Submissions:
May 4 & 5, 2015 Indigenous Men’s Gathering
May 6 & 7, 2015 Indigenous Women’s Gathering
Victoria BC.
Click this link for Online Presenters FORM
The Conferences aim to provide opportunity for dialogue, knowledge sharing, conversation and discussion about the important topics listed in the four interconnected themed areas with an overarching theme of leadership and mentorship and to empower and inspire. The Conference seeks dynamic, innovative and ground breaking training programs, workshops, services, projects, research including thesis and doctoral dissertations.
Keynote Speakers: Indigenous Women’s Conference is Dr. Cindy Blackstock and Kim Baird
Keynote Speakers: Indigenous Men’s Conference is Dr. Lee Brown and Phil Lane Jr.
Haa’mii’yaa, Gilakas’la
Marcia Dawson,
Indigenous Innovations Consulting
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Call for Presentations: 2015 Indigenous Men’s / Women’s Gathering
Four Interconnected Themes
Themes / Focus Areas: MEN’S GATHERING
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Indigenous Men in Leadership: Approaches and emerging issues in:
- providing mentorship and leadership for Indigenous men;
- empowerment of indigenous men in various leadership roles (traditional/cultural or
political such as chief/council/boards or community leader) or various sectors
(non-profit, business, sports, media, arts)
- overcoming challenges and adversity in leadership;
- traditional and contemporary roles of Indigenous men;
- role of culture and elders in men’s leadership;
- role of men in shaping laws, and policy for community in various areas (such as treaty,
child welfare, health, education, early childhood development, community
development).
 Strengthening and Valuing Men: approaches in programs, services, initiatives specifically for men
- Promising Practices (Best Practices)
- Ground-breaking practices or resources/initiatives
- Cultural Practices in services, programs and initiatives specifically for Men.
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Men’s Health, Wellness and Wellbeing:
- men’s health
- men’s healing
- holistic men’s wellness
- physical fitness for men
- mental health; emotional and spiritual wellbeing
- diet and nutrition for men
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Breaking The Cycle: Presentations, papers, research, discussions, dialogue and workshops addressing issues related specifically to Indigenous men
- stereotyping Indigenous men,
- marginalizing Indigenous men (such as employment, education, sports, etc.)
- domestic violence, family violence, lateral violence
- fatherhood and parenting, child custody, child support
- addictions , debt, financial literacy and financial wellness
- impact of child welfare, Indian residential school, racism, poverty, colonization,
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Call for Presentations: 2015 Indigenous Men’s / Women’s Gathering
Themes / Focus Areas: WOMEN’S GATHERING
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Indigenous Women in Leadership: Approaches and emerging issues in:
- providing mentorship and leadership for Indigenous women;
- empowerment of indigenous women in various leadership roles (traditional/cultural or
political such as chief/council/boards or community leader) or various sectors
(non-profit, business, sports, media, arts)
- overcoming challenges and adversity in leadership;
- traditional and contemporary roles of Indigenous women;
- role of culture and elders in women’s leadership;
- role of women in shaping laws, and policy for community in various areas (such as
treaty, child welfare, health, education, early childhood development, community
development).
 Strengthening and Valuing Women: approaches in programs, services, initiatives
specifically for women
- Promising Practices (Best Practices)
- Ground-breaking practices or resources/initiatives
- Cultural Practices in services, programs and initiatives specifically for women.

Women’s Health, Wellness and Wellbeing:
- wo men’s health
- women’s healing
- holistic women’s wellness
- physical fitness for women
- mental health; emotional and spiritual wellbeing
- diet and nutrition for women

Breaking The Cycle: Presentations, papers, research, discussions, dialogue and workshops addressing issues related specifically to Indigenous women
- stereotyping Indigenous women, impact of colonization on women
- marginalizing Indigenous women (such as employment, education, sports, etc.)
- domestic violence, family violence, lateral violence
- motherhood and parenting, child custody, child support
- addictions, debt, financial literacy and financial wellness
- impact of child welfare, Indian residential school, racism, poverty, colonization,
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Call for Presentations: 2015 Indigenous Men’s / Women’s Gathering
Presentation Options:
1.
Panel - maximum of 3 people, 90 minutes in length
2.
Presentation – maximum of 2 people, 90 minutes in length
3.
Workshop – maximum 2 people, 90 minutes
4.
You may apply to present to both Men’s and Women’s Gathering however a separate proposal application/submission is required and applicable registration fees.
Accepted Submissions:
1.
Presenters can confirm/accept offer to present on or before October 28, 2014.
2.
$200.00 honorarium will be provided per workshop.
3.
All presenters are required to pay for their own travel, meals and accommodation.
4.
1 st Presenter registration is free on the day of the presentation. If you would like to attend the remainder conference events and workshops, registration fee of $100 is required for the 2 nd day.
5.
2 nd and 3 rd Presenters or Panelists are required to register for the conference $200.00
(regular rate $575).
Deadlines and Timelines:
August 11, 2014 Call for Submissions
October 24, 2014 Last day for Submissions, due at 4:00 p.m. via e-mail marciadawson@shaw.ca or click here to submit Online Presenters FORM
October 28, 2014 Final day for Presenters to confirm/accept offer to present
November 1, 2014 Early Bird Registration Begins.
Presenter registrations close at 4:00 p.m.
January 15, 2015 Regular Registration Opens
(early bird rate closed)
April1, 2015 Final Registration Opens
(regular rate closed)
April 15, 2015 All Registration Closed
Please use the form and submit to: marciadawson@shaw.ca
by October 24, 2014 at 4:00 pm.
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Call for Presentations: 2015 Indigenous Men’s / Women’s Gathering
2015 Indigenous Men’s / Women’s Gathering
Presenter Submission Form
Due October 24, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. to marciadawson@shaw.ca
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Which Conference Are You Proposing to Present to?
☐ Indigenous Men’s ☐ Indigenous Women’s
Type of Session (Please Check  Only 1)
☐ Panel ☐ Presentation ☐ Workshop
Which Conference Theme does this session apply to? (please Check only 1)
☐ Indigenous Men in Leadership ☐ Indigenous Women in Leadership
☐ Strengthening & Valuing Men ☐ Strengthening & Valuing Women
☐ Men’s Health, Wellness & Wellbeing ☐ Women’s Health, Wellness & Wellbeing
☐ Breaking the Cycle (men) ☐ Breaking the Cycle (women)
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☐ education ☐ culture & language ☐ supervisors / administrators
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Call for Presentations: 2015 Indigenous Men’s / Women’s Gathering
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Call for Presentations: 2015 Indigenous Men’s / Women’s Gathering
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Haa’mii’yaa, Gilakas’la
Marcia Dawson
Indigenous Innovations Consulting
1758 Bay Street Victoria BC V8R 2C1
Tel: 250.590.9190 Fax 250.590.5658 E-mail: marciadawson@shaw.ca
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