UPCOMING EVENTS

The FNMIEAO’s 2025 Elders Gathering

 

WHEN: May 9 - 10, 2025

WHERE: YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre 13300 11th Concession - Schomberg, ON

WHAT IS IT ABOUT:

This is a gathering for educators to experience learning directly from Elders and Indigenous community members in a beautiful setting on the land.  Our event will begin with a traditional opening at sunrise followed by two days of knowledge sharing sessions.  This is an opportunity to learn how Indigenous knowledge systems are diverse, unique and connected to the land.  While education conferences typically provide educators with pedagogical strategies and resources, this gathering focuses on providing a glimpse into the beauty of Indigenous knowledges and cultures.  Most of what you will experience here will not be permitted to be replicated in the classroom as it is meant to provide you with an experience in order to deepen your own personal understanding of Indigenous education and supporting Indigenous students.  This is also an opportunity to recharge, connect with the land and converse with other educators.

OVERVIEW OF SCHEDULE:

To view schedule click HERE (link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR8xBEXG2kBcgJVM_4OA_JzNfdOoJwxLpQEEhR54Zq7gNfsSdRmG27hZgphXkvwWQh1dhy6KL-Lm5xZ/pub

(note: this may change closer to gathering)

PAYMENT:

By credit card here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-fnmieao-elders-gathering-tickets-1063879615569?aff=oddtdtcreator

NOTE: If school boards would prefer to pay by check to register groups please contact Jodie Williams: [email protected]

COST:

$450 - Full conference WITH ACCOMMODATIONS

$375 - Full conference no accommodations

*meals are provided during conference hours

*additional charges will be applied when registering through eventbrite via credit card

ACCOMMODATIONS:

You can opt to stay onsite or can book a room at a local hotel.

Onsite Options at Cedar Glen:

Lodge Accommodations - there are 41 rooms. Typically these suit 2 adults per room, however, you could technically have 4 in a room if you wanted to. Each room has its own private 3pc washroom. Bed linens, pillows and towels are provided.

Grove Accommodations - have 72 beds. Each cabin is divided into 3 bedrooms – two of those sleep up to 8 people and a centre room that sleeps 2. There are toilets and running water located within the cabin circle. Showers can be accessed at the pool change rooms which are a short walk away.