Circle of Turtle Lodge and Pembroke Campus partner on Elders Conference

Posted on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026

Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus is proud to partner with the Circle of Turtle Lodge in hosting the first Annual Algonquin EldersImage with text explaining Pembroke Indigenous conference Conference, taking place June 19-21 as part of National Indigenous Peoples Day weekend. The conference will bring together Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community members, allies and learners for a weekend of teachings, connection and cultural learning.

This year’s conference will focus on the Medicine Wheel, exploring its teachings and significance through presentations, workshops, ceremonies and opportunities for dialogue and reflection. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from Elders and Knowledge Keepers while building relationships grounded in respect, understanding and community.

The partnership reflects the Pembroke Campus’s ongoing commitment to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation and the creation of opportunities for meaningful learning beyond the classroom. By welcoming this gathering to campus, Algonquin College continues to strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and support the sharing of Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing.

“We are honoured to partner with the Circle of Turtle Lodge on this important initiative,” said Jodi Bucholtz, Manager, Community and Student Affairs. “The conference will provide a unique opportunity for participants to learn from Elders and Knowledge Keepers while fostering greater understanding, connection and respect across our community.”

The conference is expected to welcome participants from across the region and beyond, creating a space for shared learning, cultural celebration and community building. Proceeds from the event will support the ongoing work of the Circle of Turtle Lodge and its mission of providing connection, culture and community for Indigenous Peoples and allies.

Those interested in attending can learn more through the Circle of Turtle Lodge event registration page.


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