About This Event
This gathering will bring together Inuit and Indigenous post-secondary students, educational leaders, political organizations, government representatives, funding agencies, industry partners, and foundations. Together, we will explore innovative approaches to Inuit and Indigenous education through thought-provoking workshops and discussions. The conference will close with an amazing gala reception!
AGENDA for NS at 40
October 6th, 2025 – NS at 40 Conference Kick-Off
5:00pm
Registration opens
5:00pm–7:00pm
Meet and Greet Reception
Welcome and Greetings
October 7th, 2025 – Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future
8:15am
Registration opens all day
9:00am - 10:30am
Qulliq lighting
Welcoming Remarks
Keynote Speaker: The Hon. Nancy Karetak-Lindell, MP, Senator
Read The Hon. Nancy Karetak-Lindell's biography
Students performance - Nunavut Sivuniksavut
10:30am - 10:45am
Break / Marketplace
10:45am - 12:00pm
Panel Discussions: Honouring the Past
Panelists: Tagak Curley (elder), John Amagoalik (elder), Paul Quasa (elder), Peter Ittinuar (elder)
12:00pm–1:00pm
Lunch
- Networking: Connect with funders, partners, and leaders
- Youth Corner: A space for young attendees to share ideas and network
- Time Capsule Station
- Marketplace: Artisans and businesses exposition
- 12h30pm: Greenlandic performance
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sessions (choose from):
- Storytelling Through Media
Speakers: Juanita Taylor (CBC), Anguti Johnston, IBC, Stacey MacDonald, Red Marrow Media, Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, Red Marrow Media
- Throat-Singing: Traditional styles and techniques
Speakers: Ashit Nergui (Mongolia), Charlotte Qamaniq (Silla throat-singers), Bernice Niakrok
- Inuit Tattooing: Reviving traditional practices
Speakers: Charlotte Lee, Marjorie Tahbone, Hovak Johnston
- Miqsurniq - Inuit Fashion and Sewing Traditions (Inuktitut only)
Speakers: Dorthy Aglukark, Winifred Nungak, Rosemary Nakashuk
2:30pm – 2:45pm
Break / Marketplace
2:45pm - 4:00pm
Panel Discussions: Youth Voices of the Arctic
4:00pm
Closing Reflection
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Marketplace: Artisans and businesses exposition
October 8th, 2025 – 40 Years of Inuit Leadership and Learning
8:15am
Registration opens all day
9:00am - 10:30am
Welcoming Remarks
Students' Performance - Nunavik Sivuniksavut
Keynote Address: The Hon. Eva Qamaniq Aariak C.M., O.Nu
Read The Hon. Eva Qamaniq Aariak's biography
Guest Speaker - ITK President: Nathan Obed
Guest Speaker - Premier of Nunavut: P.J. Akeeagok
10:30am – 10:45am
Break / Marketplace
10:45am - 12:00pm
Panel Discussions: Circumpolar Innovations in Education
Panelists: Leena Evic (Pirurvik Centre), Vivi Sorensen (Nunatta Isiginnaartitsisarfia), ITK rep, Inuit Nunangat University
12:00pm–1:00pm
Lunch
- Networking
- Youth Corner
- Time Capsule Station
- Marketplace: Artisans and businesses exposition
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sessions (choose from):
- Reclaiming Knowledge Systems & Climate Change
Speakers: Vivi Vold, Dr. Krista Ulujuk Zawadski, Megan Dicker
- Leadership: Inuit governance and self-determination
Speakers: Hilu Tagoona (Ocean North), Shelly De Caria, Canadian North airlines, Arnatsiaq Qvist, Indigenous Youth Roots
- Language Revitalization
Speaker: Sophie Nock (University of Waikato), Susie Evyagotailak, Karliin Aariak
- Entrepreneurship in the North
Speaker: Jamie Wetrade-Stevenson, Entreprenorth, Jackueline Rodrigue, Tupaarnaq Kopeck
2:30pm – 2:45pm
Break / Marketplace
2:45pm - 3:50pm
Letters from the 2010 Time Capsule
Awards Ceremony
Speakers: Morley Hanson and Murray Angus
3:50
Closing remarks
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Marketplace
6:30pm
Gala: Doors open
Find your seat
7:00pm – 11:00pm
Evening Gala
Performances by:
- Mongolian and Inuit throat singing
- Riit Mike and Alexia
- Elisapie: Read all about her here
MCs for the event
- Karliin Aariak
- Anguti Johnston
