Igniting the Conversation: Self-Determination in Indigenous Social Work Conference

Igniting the Conversation: Self-Determination in Indigenous Social Work Conference

October 24, 2025

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

First Nations Veterans Memorial Tipi (Atrium), Regina Campus

Workshop Description

Interactive workshops will provide participants with hands-on learning experiences focused on pressing issues within the Indigenous social work field. Possible session/workshop topics include:

• Child Welfare
• Health
• Cultural Competence
• Burnout and Self-Care
• Grief and Loss
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Lateral Violence
• Advocacy
• Language

Registration Fee

Student and Elder	$75.00 * Student must provide Student ID # and Card
Delegate	$125.00
Indigenous community member/organization	$100.00
Indigenous organizations (3+ participants)	$300.00
Table (6 per table)	$675.00
Arts & Crafts Vendor + conference	$150.00
Arts & Crafts Vendor (downloadable form)	$125.00 * Must complete form and send to FNUniv

* A processing fee and GST will be added to the Eventbrite registration

Agenda

8:00 am	Pipe Ceremony Ceremonial Tipi
9:00 am	Welcome First Nations Veterans Memorial Tipi (Atrium)
9:15 – 10:15 am	Session 1 (6 Concurrent Workshops) * Syndel Thomas Kozar – Multipurpose Room * Jaime Kayseas – Classroom 1010 * Emery Assiniboine – Classroom 2002 * Shiza Hirani – Classroom 2003 * Blaire Buffalo – Classroom 3002 * Alex Powalinsky – 4th Floor Boardroom
10:15 – 10:30 am	Break
10:30 – 11:30 am	Session 2 (3 Concurrent Workshops) * Syndel Thomas Kozar – Multipurpose Room * Jaime Kayseas – Classroom 1010 * Shiza Hirani – Classroom 2003
12:00 – 1:00 pm	Lunch (Networking) Keynote Speaker – Jennifer Laewetz
1:15 – 2:30 pm	Panel Discussion with Open Mic Moderator: Dr. Marlene McNab First Nations Veterans Memorial Tipi (Atrium) * Dr. Sharon Acoose * Alexis Išnána * Bonnie and Diane Musqua * Raymond Shingoose
2:30 – 2:45 pm	Break
2:45 – 3:45 pm	Session 3 (3 Concurrent Workshops) * Emery Assiniboine – Multipurpose Room * Alex Powalinsky – Classroom 1010 * Blaire Buffalo – Classroom 2003
3:45 pm	Conference Closing First Nations Veterans Memorial Tipi (Atrium)

Contact Information

Indigenous Social Work Alumni Group
Email: ignitingconference25@firstnationsuniversity.ca

* Photos courtesy of INSW Student Audra Cochrane