Nomination Form
Elder & Indigenous Knowledge Advisory Circle
The 2017 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE) will be hosted by Six
Nations Polytechnic in partnership with Tap Resources. Six Nations Polytechnic and Tap
Resources were awarded this honour at the 2014 WIPCE held in Honolulu, Hawai’i. We are
excited to be hosting the largest venue for Indigenous education in the world.
WIPCE attracts approximately 4,000 Indigenous people from around the world. It is a tri-annual
conference. Past hosts are Hawaii (2014), Peru (2011), Australia (2008) and New Zealand
(2005). WIPCE 2017 will host world Indigenous peoples in our traditional territory allowing us an
opportunity showcase both the Haudenosaunee as well as other Indigenous cultures in Canada.
Advisory Circle Objective: To provide cultural input into the Opening Ceremonies of
WIPCE 2017. A maximum of ten advisors will be appointed to the Advisory Circle.
Advisory Members will:
 Understand this is a volunteer position;
 Collaborate and advise the WIPCE Host Committee on traditional protocols of Welcoming guests
to our territory/home;
 Advise on a recommended approach for an Ontario Indigenous Welcome Ceremony;
 Participate in approximately 1 or 2 face-to-face meetings as arranged by the Executive Producer,
(travel and meals will be provided);
 Participate in 2 -3 follow-up calls to finalize welcome ceremonies;
 Be available to attend the first meeting scheduled for May 28th, 2015 in Toronto.
WIPCE is seeking nominations of Elders and Indigenous knowledge holders to form an
Elders & Indigenous Knowledge Advisory Circle. Self-nominations are welcome.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: April 3, 2015
Nominee Contact Information
Nominee
First Nation
Street Address
City & Postal Code
Home Phone
Work Phone
Cell Phone
E-Mail Address
Why are you nominating this person? If you are self-nominating, please let us know how
you feel you can contribute. 200 words or less
If you are nominating someone, please confirm they are available and agreeable to
participating on this voluntary Advisory Circle.
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YES I have confirmed my nominee’s agreement to participate.
NO I have not confirmed my nominee’s agreement to participate.
Nominated by:
Name:
Email & Telephone Number:
Submit to: [email protected]
Inquiries: Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald, WIPCE Executive Producer, 519 445 1794