This one-day gathering will bring together Indigenous leaders, families, persons with disabilities, governments, service providers, and community partners to advance disability inclusion and cultural understanding. Rooted in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Summit will create space to:
- Elevate Indigenous perspectives on disability and reconciliation.
- Strengthen collaboration across communities, organizations, and governments.
The program includes keynote presentations, discussions on reconciliation and ethical space, solution-focused group work, and a planning session to shape future summits and ongoing Community of Practice(s).
Who Should Attend
- Indigenous communities and leaders
- Persons with disabilities and their families
- Disability service providers (FSCD, PDD) and Associations
- Academics and researchers focused on disability, Indigenous studies, and social policy
- Provincial and federal government representatives
- Donors and partners who are committed to reconciliation and inclusion
Join us at ADS 2025 to listen, learn, and lead toward a more inclusive Alberta.