Queen's Conference on Indigenous Reconciliation 2023

This is a conversation about Sustainable Pathways to Reconciliation. The idea of ‘sustainability’ might conjure ideas of environmentalism for many, but we won’t be limiting ourselves to this theme. Of course, environmentalism is a necessary part of the conversation, but for us, sustainability is about durability, flexibility, and resilience.

How do we make the steps that we take towards Reconciliation meaningful, and lasting? What resources do we need, and where are they most needed? Who needs to be brought more intentionally into the conversation, of both colonizers and Indigenous peoples? What learning and unlearning needs to happen, before we can say we are moving in a sustainable direction at all?

These are the questions that we will be repeatedly asking ourselves, our speakers, and our delegates this year, in the hopes that this conversation will further Reconciliation efforts both in our individual lives, and as we strive for broader institutional change. We urge participants to seek out the work of Indigenous scholars, legal and business professionals, and community organizers, and to put what you learn in the course of this conference and in your own pursuits into action.

Our conference includes both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and community members on our planning team. Also, most, if not all, of our speakers are Indigenous.

Our conference is a student-led initiative, ratified under the Law Student’s Society at Queen’s University. Our executive team is made up of students from both the law school and the Smith School of Business, along with other faculties. This conference is accessible to both students and professionals in any field or institution. We hope to create the opportunity to learn about Reconciliation in so-called Canada, and that our conference will offer resources for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people through a series of panels and workshops held by leading professionals in the field. While our focus is on Reconciliation in law and business, we will also be hosting panels and workshops with more general themes. Our goal is to equip our attendees with the network and knowledge to transform their ideas into action.

Date & Time: 

February 10: 6-9pm

February 11: 8:30am-9pm


Conference Format
The COVID-19 pandemic has been ongoing for over two years now. We are very hopeful that we will be able to host you all in person this year, or at least as many of you as possible.
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Of course, the pandemic isn't over, different people have different needs, and we liked being able to host delegates from coast to coast. So this year, we'll be planning a hybrid conference, and you'll be able to choose how you attend. Meet us on or near campus, or through Zoom

This conference welcomes anyone and everyone from any institution or organization at Queen's and beyond.

Registration will be live on our website, www.queensreconciliation.com , mid-November.