57th Algonquian Conference – Oct. 17-19, 2025
“Bridging Knowledges, Building Trust”
Conference Description
The theme of the 57th Algonquian Conference (AC 57), “Bridging Knowledges, Building Trust,” emphasizes the importance of fostering collaborative and respectful partnerships across communities and disciplines. The gathering theme centers relational accountability in the recognition and application of Indigenous knowledges and the co-creation of new knowledges. We invite participants from many backgrounds as we create a “third space” to share stories, learnings, research, and experiences with care and humility. We aim to create a positive environment for relationship building and networking amongst participants.
AC 57 will be held in Winnipeg at the University of Winnipeg, the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and Treaty One Territory, from Friday, October 17, to Sunday, October 19, 2025.
This conference is an international meeting for Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars and community members to share learnings/research relating to ‘Algonquian’ and related peoples, the largest First Peoples group in Canada. Fields of interest include, but are not limited to, anthropology, archaeology, art, biography, education, ethnography, ethnobotany, geography, history, Indigenous studies, land-based education, language education, language technology, linguistics, literature, music, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, and theatre.
About the 57th Algonquian Conference
Student Travel Grant Opportunity
We are pleased to offer a limited number of travel grants of $1000 CAD to assist students and recent graduates in attending the conference. Successful applicants will also receive free registration and admission to our Friday night celebration. In exchange, we will ask successful applicants to help out with logistics, such as registration or chairing a session. Special consideration will go to Indigenous students, particularly those who are involved in reclaiming/revitalizing Algonquian languages. Depending on funding and the number of applications received, we may also consider Indigenous community members who are not students/recent graduates with demonstrated need. Please contact us at AC57@uwinnipeg.ca if you have any questions about the application.
On the evening of Friday, October 17, at 7 p.m., we will be presenting an Algonquian Cabaret/Variety Show featuring performances that highlight languages from the Algonquian language family and cultures. Food will be served.
This event will be co-produced by Kiyanaan Indigenous Theatre Festival and hosted by Philip Geller and Charlene Van Buekenhout.
Are you interested in performing? Apply now!
The University of Winnipeg's Department of Anthropology is proud to host a concurrent interactive event for Indigneous high school students! This event will feature both Indigenous and non-Indigenous language technologists from the National Research Council of Canada, as well as community developers.
When: September 18, 2025 | 12:30–4:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited!
To learn more and register, contact Britney Champage.
The 57th Algonquian Conference is proud to have the support of and be able to showcase a variety of Indigenous crafters and exhibitors! All snacks and food at AC57 is supplied and provided by Indigenous vendors.
Sponsors
- The 57th Algonquian Conference is supported in part by funding from:
- The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
- The University of Winnipeg
- The University of Winnipeg Department of Anthropology
- Office of the Vice-President Academic/Provost – The University of Winnipeg
- Office of the Associate Vice-President—Indigenous Engagement – The University of Winnipeg
- The University of Manitoba Department of Indigenous Studies
- Kiyanaan Theatre Festival
- Computers for Schools Manitoba
