INIHKD International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge & Development

INIHKD International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge & Development The conference will be held from 28 April to 2 May 2025 in Tamaya, Albuquerque, New Mexico. A pre-conference on 27 April 2025 will be dedicated to students.

The International Network for Indigenous Health Knowledge and Development (INIHKD) is an international shared waters alliance advancing health, healing, and knowledge sovereignty across nations. INIHKD is an international committee of esteemed Indigenous health and science scholars from New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Hawai'i, and Australia who seek to provide a vital platform to address c

ritical issues impacting Indigenous Communities across the globe. INIHKD and the University of Washington Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI) are hosting the 'Reclaiming Indigenous Ecologies of Love' [RIEL] Conference, which will focus on Health, Well-Being, Medicines, Environment, and Creative Practice. www.inihkd.com
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Attention presenters! Have you registered for INIHKD 2026?If not, register by August 25th to reserve your spot on the pr...
08/20/2026

Attention presenters! Have you registered for INIHKD 2026?

If not, register by August 25th to reserve your spot on the program!

See you in Rarotonga 🌺

08/10/2026

A special Kia Orana from Rarotonga! 🌺🌴

Temu Okotai, Cook Islands native, has a warm welcome for all of our INIHKD delegates coming together for INIHKD 2026 RIEL FFG.

We’re counting down the days until we gather in Rarotonga to connect, share knowledge and learn from one another.

Introducing our first Featured Panel for INIHKD 2026!Bringing together five distinguished panelists from Aotearoa, the C...
07/28/2026

Introducing our first Featured Panel for INIHKD 2026!

Bringing together five distinguished panelists from Aotearoa, the Cook Islands, Australia, Canada and the United States, this session will explore "Indigenous Approaches to HIV/AIDS" through diverse Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and lived experience.

🔗 Register for INIHKD 2026 today through the link in our bio or at inihkd.com/registration

Signs you should join the INIHKD Student Network… 🌺✔️ You want to connect with Indigenous students from around the world...
07/21/2026

Signs you should join the INIHKD Student Network… 🌺

✔️ You want to connect with Indigenous students from around the world.
✔️ You're looking for mentorship and opportunities for collaboration.
✔️ You believe in strengthening our collective voice and creating change together.

If those sound like you, we'd love to welcome you.

Join us in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, November 9–13, 2026, as students, researchers, Elders, and Indigenous leaders come together to exchange knowledge and celebrate our collective futures.

🌴 Meet students from across the globe
🤝 Build lasting connections
🎤 Learn from inspiring Indigenous leaders
🌏 Be part of an international Indigenous community

Ready to join the journey? Sign up using the student network link in bio or at inihkd.com/students

Whether you're a student, researcher, health professional, policymaker, or community leader, this is your opportunity to...
07/20/2026

Whether you're a student, researcher, health professional, policymaker, or community leader, this is your opportunity to learn, collaborate, and build lasting relationships.

📍 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
📅 November 9–13, 2026

Registration is open. Join us by registering through the link in our bio or at inihkd.com/registration

INIHKD Delegates, expand your Conference experience. 🌺Make the most of your time at INIHKD 2026 with exclusive pre- and ...
07/10/2026

INIHKD Delegates, expand your Conference experience. 🌺

Make the most of your time at INIHKD 2026 with exclusive pre- and post-conference opportunities designed to help you learn, connect, and grow. From research workshops to student programming and other enriching experiences, there’s something for everyone!

Applications for select opportunities will open soon to INIHKD delegates, with limited spots available. Stay tuned to our newsletter (link in bio) and social channels so you don’t miss your chance to participate.

🎉 Early Bird Registration has been extended!After receiving an overwhelming number of requests for more time, we've deci...
07/01/2026

🎉 Early Bird Registration has been extended!
After receiving an overwhelming number of requests for more time, we've decided to extend Early Bird Registration until July 15.

This is your final opportunity to register for with early bird prices.

Don't wait until the last minute to secure your spot to join us in Rarotonga! Capacity is limited, and this extension will not be offered again.

🔗 Register today via the link in our bio or at inihkd.com/registration.

06/24/2026

The tides are changing. The conversation continues in the Pacific. 🌊🌺

Join us for INIHKD 2026 Reclaiming Indigenous Ecologies of Love for Future Generations.

🗓️ Early Bird closes in 5 days!
🔗 Register today at inihkd.com/registration

Introducing INIHKD 2026 Keynote Speaker Kaina Makua. Kaina Makua is a Native Hawaiian educator, farmer, entrepreneur, an...
06/24/2026

Introducing INIHKD 2026 Keynote Speaker Kaina Makua.

Kaina Makua is a Native Hawaiian educator, farmer, entrepreneur, and community leader dedicated to youth development, cultural preservation, and workforce readiness.

A 2002 graduate of Waimea High School, Kaina attended Kapiʻolani Community College before earning a B.A. in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He later completed the Ho’okulāiwi Master of Education in Teaching program in 2009, specializing in Secondary Hawaiian Language education.

After teaching Hawaiian language for 10 years, Kaina left the classroom in 2014 to start a poi company and farm 10 acres of loʻi kalo. He later co-founded Kumanoikeala o Makaweli, a nonprofit focused on empowering youth through cultural education, leadership development, and workforce readiness.

Kaina believes that tradition and innovation can work together to strengthen communities and create meaningful opportunities for the next generation.

🔗 Register for INIHKD 2026 today using the link in bio or at inihkd.com/registration

06/22/2026

“The people are friendly wherever you go.”

Rarotonga may be small in size, but it's rich in culture, connection, and community. 🌺🌊

In this video, Emile Kaiura, Secretary to the Cook Islands Ministry of Culture, shares what makes the Cook Islands so special, making it the perfect place to gather for INIHKD 2026.

Join Indigenous scholars, practitioners, students, community leaders, and changemakers from around the world as we come together in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, November 9–13, 2026.

⏰ Early Bird registration ends June 30�⚠️ Capacity is limited
🔗 www.inihkd.com/registration

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