b'NATIONAL GATHERING FOR INDIGENOUS EDUCATIONRETURNING TO WINNIPEG. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEThe National Gathering for Indigenous Education By Brandon Meawasige returns to The Gateway to the WestT he 11th National Gathering for IndigenousWinnipeg offers world-class venues like the Winnipeg Education was held at the Hotel BonaventureArt Gallery, which houses the largest public collection in downtown Montral last November,of contemporary Inuit art, and the Canadian Museum bringing together over 1,100 educators and studentsfor Human Rights. from across Turtle Island. The event was a success, continuing with a hybrid format and translating allBy establishing The Gateway to The West as the content to be accessible for both French- and English- indefinite home for the National Gathering, we are able speaking attendees. We are thrilled to carry thisto further strengthen this event, providing the perfect momentum forward into 2024 in our return to the RBCenvironment for attendees to share their experiences, Convention Centre in downtown Winnipeg.learn from each other, and continue building strong connections. We are confident that the citys deep Originally, I had shared that Indspire planned to bringconnection to Indigenous communities and its central the National Gathering to the city for 2024 and 2025.location will continue the National Gatherings legacy However, I am excited to announce that Winnipeg willof empowering educators to collectively improve the be the home for the National Gathering for Indigenouslearning environments and outcomes of Indigenous Education until further notice. This decision comesstudents across the country. after much consideration, the incredible success of the event in 2022, and the record turnout expected forWe are also excited to grow the event further, estab-this years event. Over 1,300 educators, students andlishing it as a cornerstone event for Indigenous educa-partners from across Turtle Island will once again cometion, with the aim of fostering stronger ties across the together, in person and virtually, to share knowledge,countryand there is no better location than a place build relationships, and collectively inspire the nextknown as The Meeting Place by Indigenous people generation of Indigenous leaders. for thousands of years. Winnipeg is the ideal location for the NationalWe are confident that our upcoming Gatherings in Gathering for many reasons. The city is accessibleWinnipeg will provide an even broader platform for from across Canada with convenient direct flightsIndigenous educators, students and allies to come and affordable accommodations. It also boasts thetogether, share, learn and inspire each other. Together, highest concentration of urban Indigenous people inwe are creating a brighter future for Indigenous educa-the country, making it a culturally rich and relevanttion, and we look forward to seeing the Gathering backdrop for our event. In addition to its accessibility,continue to thrive in its new home.14indspiration2024'