Please submit your abstract as soon as possible to help us create a space of sharing, learning, and networking on an Indigenous global level. Thank you for taking the time to submit to our organizing committee!

Formats
We welcome various formats, including workshops, panel discussions, research presentations, and storytelling sessions.

Presenters
Priority will be given to those involved in social work research and practices focused on children. Non-Indigenous social workers are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. Presentations by non-Indigenous social workers are also welcome if they are supported by an Indigenous community and focus on Indigenous topics. Submissions from any field, including Social Work students, are encouraged.

Topics
All abstracts should have a focus toward Indigenous peoples and communities. Practices related to children will be prioritized along with abstracts aligned with the topics in the form below (we are also open to related topics). Please share research and practices within your community and beyond for your children, and engaging opportunities for learning and knowledge exchange.

Abstract Criteria

Please select your session topic from the ideas below (you may also suggest your own)

These are the prioritized topics, though we are open to other topics relating to Indigenous peoples (specifically youth) and social work. WAYS OF KNOWING

Traditional Knowledge and Social Work Practice

Passing on Traditional Knowledge to Our Children

Indigenous Research Methods When Engaged with Children and Youth

WAYS OF DOING

Wholistic Wellness Approaches in Indigenous Communities

Indigenous Approaches to Mental Health and Trauma Healing

Environmental Stewardship and Social Work

WAYS OF CONNECTING

Indigenous Youth and Leadership in Social Work

Community-Led Approaches to Family and Child Welfare

Strengthening Elder-Youth Relationships

WAYS OF BEING

Passing on Indigenous values and beliefs for future generations

Advancing Indigenous Child Welfare Law and/or Policies

Emerging technology and the evolving future for the next generations

Do you identify as Indigenous? *

Yes

If No, how are you helping to advance and amplify Indigenous voices? Are you partnering with any Indigenous peoples?

Presentation Title *

Presentation Type (Select One): *

Individual or Small-Group Presentation

Interactive Workshop

Poster Presentation

Presentation Length *

How long will your presentation be?

30 minute

45 minutes

90 minutes

Abstract Description *

Organization (if applicable)

Nation / Home Community

Biography of Presenter(s) *

Email *

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