Loving Justice: Wīciwikamātowin ~ Supporting Each Other

Loving Justice Conference 2025

September 8 – 11, 2025

Prairieland Park Trade Centre, 503 Ruth Street West
Sâskwatôn, SK

Summary

Cindy Blackstock, PhD – Keynote Loving Justice 2025

Hon. Gerald Morin – Keynote Loving Justice 2025

Loving Justice AGENDA and Breakout Session Guide 2025

Join us for the 2nd annual Loving Justice: Supporting Each Other conference being held in Sâskwatôn (Saskatoon), on the traditional territory of the Treaty Six First Nations, from September 8-11, 2025. With the theme of “Supporting Each Other”, the national conference offers an opportunity to exchange experiences, highlight achievements, empower our kin and explore strategies in Indigenous child and family jurisdiction.

This conference will create a platform for First Nations, and Indigenous organizations to share and mobilize both modern and traditional knowledge in response to the evolving landscape of Indigenous child and family jurisdiction.

Registration

REGISTER HERE

Early Bird rate extended until September 10, 2025.

Registration Terms & Conditions:

1. Early-bird Rate for event.

2. Refunds will be made on cancellations on or before July 31, 2025. Refunds are paid in full, less a $100 administrative fee.

3. No refunds will be issued after August 1, 2025.

4. Prepaid registrants who are unable to attend the conference may send another person in their place if registration is transferred by August 29, 2025.

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Call for Presentations

CLOSED – Thank you for all the submissions. Confirmations will be sent shortly.

We invite presentation proposals for the Loving Justice: Wīciwikamātowin ~ Supporting Each Other conference that contribute to the development of Indigenous governance and law-making in child and family well-being. This gathering is a space to share experiences, highlight achievements, empower our kin, and discuss strategies that strengthen Indigenous child and family jurisdiction.

We welcome diverse voices, including Indigenous leadership, service providers, legal experts, community advocates, and those actively engaged in strengthening Indigenous governance. Let’s come together to share our knowledge, deepen our relationships, and breathe life into our own laws.

Proposals should align with at least one of the following conference themes:

Pathways to Jurisdiction: Legal and Governance Frameworks
Funding and Sustainability: Ensuring Long-term Success
Upholding and Enacting Indigenous Law
Intergovernmental and Community Collaboration

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Vendors & Exhibitors

Calling all Vendors & Exhibitors! We are gearing up for 1,000 attendees from every corner of Turtle Island.

New VENDOR Rate – $250

If you are interested – email [email protected]

Sponsorship

Hope you will join us in this significant endeavor and become part of the community that is driving change and advancing Indigenous child and family jurisdiction.

We offer a variety of sponsorship packages designed to align with your organization’s interests and goals. If you have any questions or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities in more detail, please contact Kyra Mason, Event Coordinator at [email protected]

Loving Justice Sponsorship Package 2025

Contact

Kyra Mason, Event Coordinator [email protected]

Alycia Burns, Registration Coordinator [email protected]

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Conference designs and photos by Felicia Greekas Designs