Addressing the need for a holistic approach to mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

Iyiniw Education & Training welcomes all people to gain an Indigenous perspective on world issues through our conferences and events.

29th Annual

Knowing Our Spirits Conference

KOS Conference | November 22-24, 2023

  • Early Bird Registration Now Open!

    $ 450.00 before October 21, 2023
    $ 495.00 after October 21, 2023
    $ 395.00 Group Rate

  • WORKSHOPS & SESSIONS

    Explore the topics and workshops at this year’s conference.

  • Location & Accommodation

    Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre
    Special Room Rate


Keynote speaker

Emma Morrison

Canada’s First Indigenous Miss World Competitor

Emma Morrison is a proud member of Chapleau Cree First Nation from Treaty 9 territory, in Ontario.

Her childhood was spent hunting, fishing and playing sports. Entering the beauty pageant world at 16 years old, the now 22-year-old has an inspiring story of competing at the highest levels with a mission of opening the door for other Indigenous people to walk through. 

Crowned Miss World Canada 2022, Emma secured her title because of her connection to her Indigenous culture and her using her voice to advocate for Indigenous people.


End Keynote speaker

Patrick Mitsuing

Taking Fancy Dancing to the Super bowl!

Patrick is a proud Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation member from Treaty 6, in Saskatchewan.

Patrick’s recent performance at Super Bowl LVII in Arizona has taken fancy dancing to the world stage. Creating space for Indigenous culture to be showcased and celebrated. Founder and CEO of Powwow Times, Patrick hopes to inspire Indigenous youth with Indigenous song, culture and dance.


Special Zoom Presentation

Dr. Gabor Maté

Human development through the lens of
science and compassion

After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Dr. Maté worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness.

Renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Maté will be joining us via Zoom. Gabor is an internationally renowned expert and speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, the relationship between stress and illness, mind & body health, AD(H)D, and childhood development & parenting.