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The conference registration fees are expected to be $75/day for a standard ticket, $30/day for students, presenters, and Indigenous community members. Conference registration fees may be waived to increase accessibility. There is no conference registration fees for Elders or Syilx people to attend. Tickets are inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.

Everyone is welcome to make a submission, including Indigenous community members, academics, community leaders, wellbeing practitioners, students and anyone else with something to share about Indigenous wellbeing. If you're having trouble with your submission, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you!

Works in progress are ok too! However, you should be able to clearly articulate what the purpose is of your work, who you are working with, and where (community or Nation) the knowledge originates from.

That’s absolutely okay! The purpose of this conference is to create space for all voices to be heard when it comes to Indigenous wellbeing. Submissions can be rooted in lived experience, community work, storytelling, art, culture or any other form of expression. We welcome contributions that reflect the many ways Indigenous knowledge and care are shared and practiced.

Yes, you can submit up to a maximum of 2 presentations.

Yes, submissions can be co-authored. However, specific categories will have a limit on the number of people who can present.

Yes, you can submit your work even if you can’t attend the full conference. However, you will be expected to attend the day you are scheduled to present. If you are accepted to present and having scheduling issues, please contact us as soon as possible.

Yes! We have a limited number of stipends available. This is intended to support travel and accommodation expenses for Indigenous community members including students. Within the submission portal, you can indicate whether you would like to be considered for financial support.

An Indigenous Community Advisory Committee made up of community leaders, young adults and Elders helps to select the submissions, alongside the Urban Indigenous Wellbeing Collective.

Unfortunately, there is no virtual presentation option.

Yes! You have the option to submit either a written or oral submission. If you would like to make an oral submission, please reach out to us and we can have a one-on-one chat to gather information about your submission.

We will be hosting an in-person Student Workshop on May 27 from 10:00am-12:00pm PDT at Indigenous Programs and Services UNC 210 UBCO, and an Online Community Webinar on June 5 from 12:00-1:00pm PDT to support with submissions. If you have any other questions, concerns, or need help after these sessions, please contact us as we are more than happy to help!

We are committed to ensuring that Elders feel welcomed and supported throughout the event. There will be Elder support people available on site to assist as needed. Elders are also welcome to bring a support person with them. Additionally, a designated Elder room will be available throughout the event as a quiet and comfortable space for rest or private conversations. If any specific accommodations are needed, please let us know in advance so we can do our best to support you.

We will have audio/visual equipment available, including a screen, projector, and microphones if needed. Please let us know your technical requirements when you make a submission. Any other supplies needed for your presentation, like arts and crafts materials, must be provided by the presenters.