About This Conference
Pathways to Reconciliation brings together individuals, organizations, and communities committed to advancing reconciliation in Canada. The conference provides a dedicated space for learning, dialogue, and collaboration on the complex, ongoing work of building understanding and trust across different perspectives and experiences.
Held in Winnipeg, Manitoba—a city situated on traditional territories and home to vibrant Indigenous communities—the conference reflects the regional importance of reconciliation efforts and the broader national conversation.
Who Should Attend
The conference welcomes educators, administrators, community leaders, Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals, students, and anyone engaged with or interested in reconciliation. Whether you are beginning your journey or deepening your expertise, the program offers relevant sessions and networking opportunities.
What to Expect
Participants can expect a mix of keynote presentations, thematic workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. Speakers and presenters bring diverse expertise and lived experience to the topics. The schedule and events are designed to accommodate different interests and learning styles.
Reconciliation is not a destination but a journey—one that requires sustained commitment, honest dialogue, and collective action.
Getting Started
To participate, explore registration and call for proposals information. Whether attending as a participant or contributing as a speaker or presenter, clear pathways and timelines are provided.
For those traveling to Winnipeg, accommodations and logistics details cover lodging, transportation, and venue information. Visiting Winnipeg offers context about the city, local attractions, and cultural sites.
Core Themes
The conference explores reconciliation across education, governance, community relations, historical understanding, and systemic change. Reconciliation topics and themes provide an overview of the key areas of focus and discussion.
Why Winnipeg
Winnipeg's location on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and homeland of the Métis Nation, makes it a meaningful setting for this work. The city's history, ongoing community initiatives, and diverse population create a rich context for dialogue and learning about reconciliation in practice.