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Join Us for the 2nd Annual International Conference of the Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conference Theme:\u00a0<\/strong>Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Transformative Wisdom: International Perspectives on Indigenous Economies, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Livelihoods<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Dates:<\/strong> August\u00a0 25\u201327, 2026
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Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In-person<\/strong> : Dunton Tower 2017; Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canadaand virtual attendance available<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n
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\n\t\tVIRTUAL PARTICIPATION <\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

The Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN) will host its Second International Conference from August 25\u201327, 2026, at Carleton University in Ottawa. Founded in 2022 with support from the Mastercard Foundation, AIKRN connects scholars, policymakers, Indigenous knowledge holders, youth, and practitioners across approximately 40 countries to promote Indigenous knowledge and sustainable livelihoods.<\/p>\n

Organized in partnership with First Nations University of Canada, the conference will explore the theme \u201cShifting Paradigms with Transformative Wise Practices: Indigenous Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Livelihood in Comparative Perspectives.\u201d<\/p>\n

More than 200 participants from Africa, Canada, and beyond are expected to join in person and virtually. The three-day program will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, paper presentations, workshops, and exhibitions focusing on Indigenous knowledge systems, entrepreneurship and innovation, sustainable livelihoods, governance, youth and community empowerment, climate change, and global partnerships.<\/p>\n

KEY NOTE SPEAKERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Victoria LaBillois<\/h3>\n

\"\"Victoria LaBillois is a Mi\u2019gmaq entrepreneur from Listuguj in Gespe\u2019gewa\u2019gi recognized for advancing Indigenous business, governance, and economic reconciliation. She is Vice-Chair of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board and the first Indigenous person appointed to the board of Hydro Qu\u00e9bec. A serial entrepreneur, she founded an excavation company and co-founded a Construction company, training and engaging more than 100 Mi\u2019gmaq tradespeople while creating meaningful employment. She is a 2024 Indspire Award laureate in Business and Commerce, recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal, and a two-time honouree on Canada\u2019s Top 100 Most Powerful Women list. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Y\u00e8y\u00e9-\u1eccba Bamidele Ademola-Olateju<\/strong>
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Bamidele Ademola-Olateju is a distinguished Creative Writer, Thinker, Public Intellectual, Social Media Maven, Author, Digital Strategist, Political Analyst, and Politician, boasting a versatile background in Technical Communications. As the Convener of Circle of Hands, a youth development and advocacy organization, and the New Initiative For Civil Development, focusing on Civic Education and Community Organizing, Bamidele has established herself as a serial social entrepreneur and a spirited modern essayist, actively engaged in public intellection. Her high-energy keynote presentations are renowned for deploying uncommon depth, rendering abstractions tangible, and challenging audiences to scrutinize the past, contemplate the present, and envision the future. Bamidele holds postgraduate degrees in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems, having worked extensively in software development, software engineering, project management, and quality management within two top-tier Fortune 500 companies.<\/p>\n

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Maleka Emmanuel SIMBA<\/h2>\n

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Emmanuel Maleka is a Ugandan pharmaceutical scientist, innovator, and founder of Maleka Organics \u2013 SMC Limited. With an MSc in Pharmaceutical Analysis and a BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, he combines indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants with modern pharmaceutical science to develop safe, quality, and eco-friendly herbal products.<\/p>\n

He is the Principal Investigator behind HealCof DS Syrup<\/strong>, an NDA-approved herbal product for the management of cough and flu, developed from Uganda\u2019s indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants. His work promotes local pharmaceutical production, sustainable cultivation of medicinal plants, youth entrepreneurship, biodiversity conservation, and the integration of traditional knowledge with modern science.<\/p>\n

Emmanuel leads a multidisciplinary team committed to transforming indigenous knowledge into scientifically validated, sustainable healthcare solutions and creating economic opportunities within local communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\t\tCONFERENCE PROGRAM<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

For in-person participants, please kindly contact the hotel for accommodation\u00a0Booking Here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For More Information and Inquiries: <\/strong>Email us at: conference@africaindigenousresearch.com\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"daevent-type":[282],"event-audience":[189,190,191,192,193,194,196,197],"event-featured":[],"yoast_head":"\n2nd Annual International Conference of the Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN) - Events - Institute of African Studies<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Join Us for the 2nd Annual International Conference of the Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN) Conference Theme:\u00a0Indigenous Knowledge\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/africanstudies\/cu-events\/2nd-annual-international-conference-of-the-africa-indigenous-knowledge-research-network-aikrn\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/africanstudies\/cu-events\/2nd-annual-international-conference-of-the-africa-indigenous-knowledge-research-network-aikrn\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/africanstudies\/cu-events\/2nd-annual-international-conference-of-the-africa-indigenous-knowledge-research-network-aikrn\/\",\"name\":\"2nd Annual International Conference of the Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN) - 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