We are honoured to share the respected matriarchal leaders who will guide this year’s BC First Nations Women’s, 2 Spirit, Self-Determination & Rematriation Research Governance Summit (2025).

The Summit is a transformative gathering that:
✨ Shares research exemplars and leadership practices to strengthen BC First Nations research governance, funding, training, and data sovereignty.
✨ Brings together women and Two Spirit leaders, mentees, and Knowledge Holders to build strategies and alliances across diverse communities and sectors.
✨ Enacts reciprocity through intergenerational mentorship, uplifting the aspirations of students and emerging professionals.
✨ Addresses research colonialism while identifying actionable strategies for change with Canada’s granting bodies, policies, and institutions.

Schedule:

Day 1 (Summit Dinner): The official launch of the UNESCO Chair in Indigenous Knowledge Research Governance and Rematriation.

Day 2 (Presenters): Teachings, workshops and reflections from distinguished matriarchal leaders.

Day 2 (Evening): A special private screening of Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again, written and directed by Dr. Lyana Patrick.

Organized by CCEJ Associate Director Dr. Amy Parent, this year’s Summit will take place on October 20th and 21st. View the attached posters or watch the short Summit Trailer for more information, and feel free to share with your communities, colleagues, and networks! Additionally, consider following the new Summit Facebook page for updates.

📌 Registration is open now, and closes October 4th. Click here to register.