NAIITS 23rd Annual Symposium
Being a Good Ancestor
What does it mean to live today in a way that honours both those who came before us and those who will come after?
The 23rd Annual NAIITS Symposium invites participants into this profound question through the theme “Being a Good Ancestor.” Rooted in the wisdom of the Seven Generations Principle, this gathering calls leaders, scholars, Elders, and practitioners to reflect on how our choices today shape the lives of future generations—and how we remain connected to those who have gone before us.
Co-hosted with Acadia Divinity College, this three-day symposium will take place on the campus of Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Together, participants will explore the intersections of Indigenous and Christian traditions, engaging questions of responsibility, legacy, and community in a time when such reflection feels especially urgent.
This is more than an academic conference. It is a space of story, learning, and relationship—where lived experience, cultural wisdom, and theological reflection come together to guide faithful action.
Themes and Conversations
Participants will engage a wide range of topics, including:
The meaning and application of the Seven Generations Principle today
The role of cultural traditions, stories, and teachings in shaping future-oriented decisions
The relationship between Indigenous and Christian understandings of ancestors and community
Caring for creation as an act of responsibility toward future generations
Language preservation and cultural revitalization as enduring legacy work
Community initiatives that embody intergenerational responsibility and hope
Through presentations, storytelling, and shared dialogue, the symposium encourages participants to consider how their own leadership, ministry, and scholarship contribute to a future marked by justice, wisdom, and care.
Event Details
Dates: June 4–6, 2026
Location: Acadia Divinity College, Acadia University
City: Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada