TIIEC 2026 – Tentative Agenda
[Subject to change]
✨ About TIIEC
The Think Indigenous International Education Conference (TIIEC) brings together educators,
leaders, Knowledge Keepers, artists, and community members to share, celebrate, and advance
Indigenous excellence in education. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and guided by the
spirit of kinship, TIIEC creates a space where resurgence, innovation, and community thrive.
The Think Indigenous International Education Conference (TIIEC) brings together educators,
leaders, Knowledge Keepers, artists, and community members to share, celebrate, and advance
Indigenous excellence in education. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and guided by the
spirit of kinship, TIIEC creates a space where resurgence, innovation, and community thrive.
Location: Conexus Arts Centre – Regina, Saskatchewan (Treaty 4 Territory)
�� Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Opening Night – Conexus Arts Centre
6:00 PM – Opening Ceremonies
Opening Night – Conexus Arts Centre
6:00 PM – Opening Ceremonies
The Fancy Dance Showdown:
Charging Bear Productions
Charging Bear Productions is a renowned Indigenous arts collective led by Artistic Director
Theodore Bison of Ocean Man First Nation. Through global performances, they uplift
Indigenous artistry and dismantle misconceptions through song, movement, and cultural
expression.
Their newest production, “Spirit of the Fancy Dance,” showcases the speed, grace, and strength
of the men’s and women’s Fancy Dance — an electrifying celebration of Indigenous brilliance.
Charging Bear Productions
Charging Bear Productions is a renowned Indigenous arts collective led by Artistic Director
Theodore Bison of Ocean Man First Nation. Through global performances, they uplift
Indigenous artistry and dismantle misconceptions through song, movement, and cultural
expression.
Their newest production, “Spirit of the Fancy Dance,” showcases the speed, grace, and strength
of the men’s and women’s Fancy Dance — an electrifying celebration of Indigenous brilliance.
Welcoming Remarks
TIIEC 2026 Hosts: TJ Warren & Khoniss Wuttunee
Kahkewistahaw First Nation: Chief Evan Taypotat
TIIEC 2026: Dr. Christopher Scribe
Opening Keynote:
Mato Duta Win Okadakiciye
TIIEC 2026 Hosts: TJ Warren & Khoniss Wuttunee
Kahkewistahaw First Nation: Chief Evan Taypotat
TIIEC 2026: Dr. Christopher Scribe
Opening Keynote:
Mato Duta Win Okadakiciye
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�� Thursday, March 5, 2026
Main Conference Day – Conexus Arts Centre 8:00 AM – Continental Breakfast & Networking 8:45 AM – Opening Comments Hosts: TJ Warren & Khoniss Wuttunee 9:00 AM – Opening Keynote: Dr. Evelyn Steinhauer, University of Alberta, Faculty of Education 9:45 AM – Conference Break 10:00 AM – Breakout Sessions Begin 10:50 AM – Conference Break 11:00 AM – Breakout Sessions Continue 12:00 PM – Think Indigenous Lunch Sponsored 12:45 PM – Host Welcome & Keynote Introduction 1:00 PM – Afternoon Keynote: Hone Tobin, Tumu Whakarae Rumaki, Orakei School, Aotearoa, Auckland NZ 1:50 PM – Conference Break 2:00 PM – Breakout Sessions Continue 2:50 PM – Conference Break 3:00 PM – Breakout Sessions Continue 3:50 PM – Closing Comments & TIIEC Giveaway ✨Thursday Evening Event – 7:00 PM Northern Plains Jingle Dress Championships Sponsored by Kahkewistahaw First Nation Invited Dancers:
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�� Friday, March 6, 2026
RED Talks – Conexus Arts Centre 8:00 AM – Continental Breakfast 8:45 AM – Welcoming Comments Hosts: TJ Warren & amp; Khoniss Wuttunee 9:00 AM – RED Talks Begin RED Talk Speakers Tyler Tootoosis Sophia Smoke Tanksi Clairmont Lisa Meeches Reanna Erasmus Patrick Bugler Redwing Thomas Dr. Megan Scribe Patrick Bugler Hone Tobin �� TIIEC 2026 – Live, Speak, Think Indigenous |
