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Elder's & Traditional Peoples Gathering - Durham

Posted: October 23, 2025

The Elder's Gathering provides an opportunity to share Indigenous Knowledge.

Promo graphic for event reads 49th annual elders & traditional peoples gathering echoing our ancestors

Event Details

  • Friday, November 7, 2025
    6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    City: Oshawa
    55 Thornton Rd S
    Building: Building
    Room: Tipi and Firepit
    Cost: $15

More Information

Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, and ceremony, the 2025 Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering will focus on renewing connections to community, to culture and to traditions for all Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island. All are welcome to join us in person or virtually. The Elders Gathering was first held at Trent in the 1970's and was the biggest event of its kind. The Gathering provides an opportunity to share Indigenous knowledge through a series of workshops, presentations and gatherings. It is a time for students and the community to come together to listen, learn, and engage with the stories and knowledge that Elders and Traditional People carry.

Keynote Addresses:

Friday Opening Ceremonies: Autumn Peltier

Saturday Morning: Jeannette Corbiere-Lavell

Saturday Afternoon Keynote: Claudette Commanda 

Sunday Closing Ceremonies: Keri Wakao

Trent students, Elders and children under 18 are free.  Please add ticket to cart.  The cart will be adjusted to zero when specifying which ticket type for Trent students, Elders and children.

Additionally, if you wish to attend the Feast on Saturday, you must register for it as there are limited seats.

Contact Info

alovelady@trentu.ca

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