As the world's largest indigenous education conference (WIPCE) closed on Thursday night in TΔmaki Makaurau (Auckland), a shared sentiment emerged - despite arriving with different languages, lands, and traditions, attendees across the board felt the kotahitanga (unity).
The gathering - held in partnership with mana whenua NgΔti WhΔtua ΕrΔkei, brought together more than 3000 attendees from around the globe.
Many reflected that, despite being far from home, the event felt like one. WIPCE officials also announced on Thursday that Hawai'i will host the 2027 conference.
Throughout the week, the kaupapa (topic) - while centered on education - entailed themes of climate, health, language, politics, wellbeing, and more.
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