WIPCE 2025 abstract submissions close
WIPCE 2025 is dedicated to amplifying Indigenous research and empowering Indigenous researchers and communities. All abstract submissions must be Indigenous-led and presented. The lead presenter must clearly indicate their Indigenous or traditional affiliations. Submissions that are not clearly Indigenous-led will not be considered. Non-Indigenous collaborators who support an Indigenous lead presenter are welcome.
CONFERENCE LANGUAGES
The official language of WIPCE 2025 is English. While all abstracts must be submitted in English, presentations may be made in any language so long as English subtitles are provided. Written papers may also be in any language provided an English version of the written paper is also provided.
You can present in your native language, but please indicate in your abstract submission. The WIPCE 2025 team will endeavor to offer translation services.
ABSTRACT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
Abstract word limit: 250 words
Lead presenter biography: 100 words
All abstracts will be submitted via the WIPCE 2025 website only. You can review your abstract until 30 April, 2025, at 5pm (NZST)
If submitting a group abstract, a nominated lead person must make the submission on behalf of the group, with all members agreeing to the WIPCE 2025 requirements
Your abstract once confirmed will be published in the WIPCE 2025 programme and available on the WIPCE 2025 app. This will allow attendees to preview the content of abstracts and plan their schedules accordingly
Abstracts should summarise key information and conclusions about the research, project, or experience
Writing an abstract requires clarity, conciseness, and a compelling summary of your research, project, or experience, within the 250-word limit
The abstracts must be related to one or more (max two) of the eight conference themes.
Click here to submit your abstract and to learn more.
Ako Ararau Māori Expo 2025
He kaupapa mātauranga nā Tupu Ora tēnei. This is an education-based event by Tupu Ora.
An event that brings together people who are passionate about te ao Māori; whānau; leaders and experts in reclaiming and strengthening Māori language and culture; language learners; cultural connection cravers and those seeking a unique Māori experience.
For tickets and to learn more, click here.
Ngā Manu Kōrero - Whakataetae-ā-motu
Exact dates TBC.
He kaupapa mātauranga tēnei nā PPTA. This is an education-based event by PPTA.
He Puna Mātauranga 2025
The annual He Puna Mātauranga conference for iwi education practitioners is coming back for its second year in October 2025.
A purposeful kaupapa for practitioners to come together and wānanga on current iwi education priorities, engage in a shared learning sessions designed to recognise, celebrate and strengthen our iwi and hapū education networks.
More information will be shared throughout the year.
Toitū te Reo
He kaupapa mātauranga tēnei nā Toitū te Reo. This is an education-reo based event by Toitū te Reo.
WIPCE 2025
Aotearoa extends a warm welcome to our global Indigenous whānau to the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) 2025, in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland from 16-20 November.
A pōwhiri (traditional welcome) by mana whenua (local tribe) of central Auckland, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will welcome our manuhiri (visitors) to start the conference which features national and international keynote speakers, academic and community presentations, networking sessions, symposiums, panel discussions, seminars, workshops, cultural excursions, a village marketplace, parade of nations and concludes with a closing ceremony and finale concert.
Visit the official website and learn more here.
He Kura Whakarea 2025
MILG are proud kaitautoko and sponsors for He Kura Whakarea 2025 - he kura whakarea pūkenga, whakarea whakaaro, whakarea putea! An annual financial capability wānanga by The Hidden Figures on Anzac weekend, Thursday to Saturday 24-26 April 2025 in Heretaunga.
The four main focus areas for this wānanga include:
Property investment
Investing 2.0
Pakihi & Putea
He maunga ka taea
It will be delivered similarly to last years Kura with a huge focus on all the behind the scenes mahi on how to buy/return whenua. We also want to use this as an opportunity to have participants out & about visiting Māori owned estates/papa kāinga etc. to see what our people are up to.
This is not a Kahungunu only financial wānanga. It's open to the motu to attend and has since sold out.
Anniversary of first Kōhanga Reo Opening
The first Kōhanga Reo in Pukeatua in Wainuiomata, Wellington, opened on 13 April 1982, and since then, over 50,000 children have attended a Kōhanga Reo. Many of those tamariki are now parents of the second generation of Kōhanga Reo children.
Te Matatini o te Kāhui Maunga
He kaupapa mātauranga tēnei nā Te Matatini. This is an education-cultural event by Te Matatini.
