calendar of EVENTS 2023

JULY 15–23

North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)

The 10th North American Indigenous Games will host competitions in 16 sports within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth, Millbrook First Nation and Sipekne’katik, and will bring together more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756+ Indigenous Nations. naig2023.com

AUG 9

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

August 9th pays tribute to the Indigenous communities of the world—an estimated 370 to 500 million Indigenous Peoples living in 90 countries. un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day

AUG 11-12

2023 International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards

A two-day event celebrating Indigenous arts and culture, recognizing performers and small businesses through live music engagement and educational conferences. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada indigenoushiphopawards.com

AUG 15-16

2023 Elders Gathering - “Stronger Together”

The 47th Annual Elders Gathering is an important chance for the Indigenous Elders to meet and renew contacts and share information.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada bcelders.com

SEPT 12-13

TechNations Conference and Trade Show

Hosted annually by the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC), TechNations 2023 is Ontario’s premier showcase for the technical services industry for First Nations communities, leaders and decision-makers.

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada ofntsc.org/event/technations-2023

SEPT 18-19

Indigenomics SHE

The inaugural Indigenomics SHE conference is a space to amplify the voices, experiences and leadership of Indigenous women in business who lead the way for economic growth and development in Canada. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada indigenomicsinstitute.com

SEPT 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

This day of honouring and remembrance coincides with Orange Shirt Day. We honour those who survived the residential schools and remember those who did not. Every Child Matters. nctr.ca

SEPT 30

2023 Reconciliation Run

A half marathon where we can run in honour of all of those who never got the chance. The in-person event will take place on the grounds of the former Birtle Residential School Ruins, Birtle, Manitoba, Canada Virtual option to participate as well. raceroster.com/registration/75639/entry

OCT 17-19 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

An annual event, the six-day festival showcases film and video, digital and interactive, and audio media work created by Indigenous artists (directors, producers, writers and designers) at all levels of experience. Toronto, Ontario, Canada imaginenative.org

OCT 18

Indigenous Women in Leadership (IWIL) Business Forum

Hosted by the CCAB, this forum focuses on understanding how we can empower female entrepreneurs and create meaningful opportunities to diversify the workforce. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ccab.com/events

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