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The History of WIPCE

When: Thursday 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Feature Presentation Stage


An in-depth history of the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education will be shared byDr. Verna Kirkness.

Verna J. Kirkness is the founder of WIPCE held in 1987 at Xwmelch'sten, Squamish Territory and the University of British Columbia. She is a pioneer and lifelong proponent of Indigenous education.