IndigeSTEAM Retreat: Reconnect and Renew

The Reconnect and Renew conference aims to unite Indigenous and non-Indigenous people working in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) around the following principles:

• Add “A” for Arts, Architecture, Agriculture, and all Humanities to STEM to make STEAM
• Reconciliation: Within ourselves, within our communities, within industry
• Reconnect/Reclaim: With our culture and each other
• Recharge: Our spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Reciprocity: With one another to learn and grow together

This conference aspires to foster a supportive community where Indigenous professionals can thrive in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of being. We seek to support emerging Indigenous students in STEAM by establishing a network of mentors with the goal of creating more inclusive and prosperous working environments for Indigenous professionals. You will discover actionable insights to promote ReconciliACTION within your own life and career.

Indigenous people are significantly under-represented in STEM/STEAM fields; IndigeSTEAM is dedicated to providing Indigenous-led and culturally relevant programming to support a better future for Indigenous youth, their communities, and under-represented groups. We work to create ethical spaces respecting Indigenous culture and Ways of Knowing for all to know.

Etuaptmumk, or Two-Eyed Seeing, introduced by Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall, emphasizes the importance of integrating Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. This approach helps bridge the gap between Indigenous and Western perspectives, fostering a more inclusive and diverse STEM/STEAM community while providing a clearer understanding of the world. This gives Indigenous people more opportunities to succeed without compromising their culture. Two-Eyed Seeing in all directions enables Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to walk together, support each other, and collaborate to build a better future for all tribes of Turtle Island.

We look forward to your presence at our 2024 Reconnect & Renew Retreat

IndigeSTEAM Society board, staff and membership

In the spirit of reconciliation, Non-Indigenous attendee rates will help sponsor Indigenous attendees for this conference and for them to attend a special healing day on November 15, 2024. Open spots will be offered to Non-Indigenous attendees after Indigenous attendees have reserved.  Please click on the MORE link on the tickets for information about the special tickets.  

Conference fees do NOT include hotel accommodations, but we have negotiated special rates with our host hotel, Rimrock Resort Hotel. 

Rimrock Resort Hotel

Courier Address: 300 Mountain Avenue

Postal Address: PO Box 1110

Banff, AB, CA, T1L 1J2

Hotel Tel: 403- 762-3356

Group rate for rooms: $249 / night + taxes and surcharges

Reservations for the group rate are confirmed through Oct 11, 2024 with continued bookings at that rate depending on room availability.   Book under IndigeSTEAM file number 240410INDI