See photos and read about our recent BKC Gathering in Gatineau, launch of the Indigenous Research Methods and Learners Network, training opportunities, events & more
From March 5-7, 2025, the inaugural Braiding Knowledges Canada (BKC) Gathering took place at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec. This event marked an important transition—from the Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) to BKC—and reaffirmed the commitment to bringing Indigenous and Western knowledges together in research, policy, and decision-making.
This Gathering provided a space for building relationships, sharing stories, and reflecting on the responsibility of research. Indigenous leaders, researchers, and partners from across Canada gathered not only to discuss knowledge co-production but to talk about where they come from, their home communities, their ancestors, and their hopes for the future of knowledge and reconciliation in Canada.
Launching the Indigenous Research Methods and Learners Network!
The Indigenous Research Methods and Learners Network (IRMLN), proudly supported by BKC, was officially launched at the BKC 2025 Gathering in Gatineau!
This student-driven network will create space to advance Indigenous research methods in the natural sciences, securing time and resources within Indigenous communities to support shared learning and research.
More details coming in late summer 2025!
IRMLN launching at the BKC 2025 Gathering in Gatineau!
Registration is open for the only post-secondary program dedicated to IPCAs, co-delivered by IISAAK OLAM Foundation and VIU. This 10-month, 6-course program builds skills for Indigenous-led conservation.
