National Indigenous Physical Activity & Wellness Conference - NIPAW 2025

National Indigenous Physical Activity & Wellness Conference - NIPAW 2025

Join us on May 2nd & 3rd at the NIPAW Conference to promote traditional activities, sports & fitness within Indigenous communities.

By Indigenous Physical Activity & Cultural Circle

Date and time

May 2 · 8am - May 3 · 4:30pm PDT

Location

The University of British Columbia

1985 West Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Conference Program will be made available 3 weeks before the event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 day 8 hours

This is the nation’s largest conference on Physical Activity & Wellness for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, created for all of those with an interest in sports, recreation, fitness, and traditional activity. Join us at UBC Point Grey Campus that is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People.

We are excited to bring together over 20 diverse leader voices at NIPAW 2025, where they will share perspectives on the vital role of Indigenous knowledge and community based practices that enhance wellness. Through traditional activities, sports, recreation, and fitness, this event will celebrate the power of Indigenous teachings in building physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and well-being. Together, we aim to highlight the importance of physical activity practices in building wholistic health and wellness in communities.

Join us in honouring the history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous knowledge to inspire positive change in health and wellness today.

This gathering is more than a conference—it’s a space to connect, learn, and celebrate together. Let’s come together to create a brighter future by embracing and promoting wholistic approaches to wellness. Be part of the movement at www.iactive.ca.

Frequently asked questions

Are refunds available?

Refunds are available up to April 25, 2025, and after this date a refund is available after the conference date with a $20 processing fee.

Can I volunteer at NIPAW and have my conference fee waived?

Yes, we request that each volunteers commits 10 to 12 hours of time in exchange for a conference registration. IPACC has a volunteer coordinator who can be contacted at Indigenouspacc@gmail.com

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Indigenous Physical Activity & Cultural Circle

Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle (IPACC) is a network for Indigenous people who are involved in the promotion of physical activity as a valuable component of wholistic health & wellness. The IPACC mission is to create a community of mentors, leaders, participants, and supporters who promote physical activity as a way to health and wellness. Check out our website www.iactive.ca for news and updates posted below.

Early bird discount
From CA$15