This is a call for abstracts for presentations from individuals and groups who wish to share their Indigenous knowledge and expertise at WIPCE 2025.
The theme of the WIPCE 2025 academic programme is based on the fundamental principle of Indigenous control of Indigenous education. This principle enables education to become a means of protecting, preserving, and developing Indigenous cultures, rather than an instrument of colonisation. To recognise the role of education in the historical destruction of Indigenous societies and cultures draws attention to racism and the responsibilities of non-Indigenous people to play supporting (not leading) roles in Indigenous education. Indigenous education surfaces ethical questions, and opens space for feminist, gender, and rainbow perspectives.
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Two themes |
Education systems and practices
Studies of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment for Indigenous peoples. |
Youth
The voices and aspirations of young and emerging Indigenous scholars. |
Environment and climate
The natural and build environment - Indigenous strategies and solutions for emerging environmental harms to our societies. |
Science and Technology
The nexus between science and technology and the traditional knowledges of Indigenous peoples. |
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Politics, self-determinations, and decolonisation
Political projects and aspirations of Indigenous peoples for self-determination and sovereignty - the law/lore nexus. |
Creative arts and media
Infusing Indigenous values and cultures into creative arts and endeavors. |
Health and wellbeing
Indigenous knowledges and pracatices for health of the whole person - physical, emotional and spiritual, and extending to the wellbeing of families and communities. |
Linguistic and cultural revitalisation
The revitalisation of Indigenous languages and cultures. |
For Indigenous peoples, by Indigenous peoples
WIPCE 2025 is dedicated to amplifying Indigenous research and empowering Indigenous researchers and communities. All abstract submissions must be Indigenous-led and presented. The lead presenter must clearly indicate their Indigenous or traditional affiliations. Submissions that are not clearly Indigenous-led will not be considered. Non-Indigenous collaborators who support an Indigenous lead presenter are welcome.
Conference Languages
The official language of WIPCE 2025 is English. While all abstracts must be submitted in English, presentations may be made in any language so long as English subtitles are provided. Written papers may also be in any language provided an English version of the written paper is also provided.
You can present in your native language, but please indicate in your abstract submission. The WIPCE 2025 team will endeavor to offer translation services.
Abstract Requirements and Guidelines
- Abstract word limit: 250 words
- Lead presenter biography: 100 words
- All abstracts will be submitted via the WIPCE 2025 website only. You can review your abstract until 30 April, 2025, at 5pm (NZST)
- If submitting a group abstract, a nominated lead person must make the submission on behalf of the group, with all members agreeing to the WIPCE 2025 requirements
- Your abstract once confirmed will be published in the WIPCE 2025 programme and available on the WIPCE 2025 app. This will allow attendees to preview the content of abstracts and plan their schedules accordingly
- Abstracts should summarise key information and conclusions about the research, project, or experience
- Writing an abstract requires clarity, conciseness, and a compelling summary of your research, project, or experience, within the 250-word limit
- The abstracts must be related to one or more (max two) of the eight conference themes.
The body of the abstract may include the following aspects.
| Introduction | Begin with a brief introduction that outlines the background of your research, project, or experience. |
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| Methods | If presenting research, include relevant details such as study design, data collection methods, and analysis techniques. |
| Results | Summarise the key findings of your research, project, or experience. Highlight the most important outcomes and any significant data or trends. |
| Discussion | Discuss the implications of your findings or experience. Explain its importance in the context of Indigenous education. |
| Conclusion | Conclude with a concise summary and, if appropriate, any recommendations for future work in your topic area. |
Other tips:
Review and edit: Once written, review your abstract carefully for clarity, coherence, and accuracy. Ensure it adheres to the abstract guidelines and conference themes.
Seek feedback: Consider seeking feedback from a colleague before submitting your abstract.
Abstract Key Dates
| Call for abstract submissions open | 1 November 2024 |
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| Abstract submissions close | 30 April 2025 |
| Presenters are notified of your submission outcome | 12 May 2025 |
| Confirmation by presenters to WIPCE 2025 Academic Committee | 2 June 2025 |
| Release of final WIPCE 2025 programme | 1 September 2025 |
Review and selection process
Abstracts will be reviewed by the WIPCE 2025 Academic Committee and selection will be made based on the clarity of abstract, relevance to the conference themes, time availability and ability to address the breadth of the conference audience.
The WIPCE 2025 Academic Committee may, if required, seek further information about your abstract or offer an opportunity for a Poster Presentation.
Please upload your presentation: The convenors encourage all delegates to upload their presentations to the WIPCE 2025 conference website after their presentation, and delegates will have up to 31 January, 2026, to do so. Written papers (up to 8000 words including references) or presentation slides (saved as pdfs with 1 slide per page) can be uploaded. We are creating a lasting archive of past conferences and valuable repository of WIPCE research. It also provides the delegate with an output for their academic portfolio.
Peer-reviewed publication opportunities: We are working with relevant journals to generate one or more special issues to which delegates can submit papers on work presented at WIPCE 2025, following the conference. More details to come.
Those who present and attend WIPCE 2025 will qualify for a 3-year membership to view all presentations. If not, you can join as a member of WIPCE to view presentations from 1 March, 2026. This is a fee of US$10 per year.
If you have any queries relating to abstract submissions, please email wipce2025abstracts@aut.ac.nz.