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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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

⏳ Early Bird pricing ends June 30.Join us in Rarotonga, Cook Islands for INIHKD 2026: Reclaiming Indigenous Ecologies of...
06/17/2026

⏳ Early Bird pricing ends June 30.

Join us in Rarotonga, Cook Islands for INIHKD 2026: Reclaiming Indigenous Ecologies of Love for Future Generations.

🌴 Limited conference capacity due to the size of the island
🌺 Connect with Indigenous scholars, practitioners, artists, students, and community leaders from around the world
📅 November 9–13, 2026

If you've been thinking about attending, now is the time to secure your place.

Register before June 30 to take advantage of Early Bird pricing.

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

Why attend INIHKD 2026: Reclaiming Indigenous Ecologies of Love for Future Generations this November in Rarotonga?The re...
06/16/2026

Why attend INIHKD 2026: Reclaiming Indigenous Ecologies of Love for Future Generations this November in Rarotonga?

The reasons are endless! Slide through to learn more. ✨

Early Bird closes June 30th and capacity is limited. It’s time to register!

🔗 Sign up at inihkd.com/registration or using the link in bio.
🗓️ 9-13 November, 2026
📍Rarotonga, Cook Islands

06/15/2026

Papa Ngarima George is a Cook Islands cultural leader and traditional medicine expert dedicated to keeping traditional practices alive.

⏰ Early Bird registration closes June 30.
🔗 Register at inihkd.com/registration or using the link in bio
⚠️ Capacity is limited. Secure your spot today!

06/11/2026

If you had to describe the Cook Islands in one word, what would it be? 🌺

We asked locals to share the first word that comes to mind, and their answers say it all! 👀

Join us in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, for INIHKD 2026 as we gather to Reclaim Indigenous Ecologies of Love for Future Generations.

✨ Early Bird closes June 30.
🔗 Register at INIHKD.com or using the link in bio.

06/08/2026

INIHKD 2025 was just the beginning. Gathering in Rarotonga for INIHKD 2026 is the next step.

Don’t miss out! Early bird closes June 30th.

🗓️ Happening 9-13 November, 2026.
🔗 Register now using the link in bio.

06/04/2026

Temu Okotai, founder and managing director of Cook Islands Tours, shares what the Cook Islands means to him and welcomes INIHKD delegates to Rarotonga.

⏰ Early Bird registration closes June 30.

🔗 Register via the link in bio or at inihkd.com/registration. Capacity is limited.

06/03/2026

INIHKD 2026 is happening this 9-13 November in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. This is where our shared waters meet. This is where we reimagine the future for future generations.

Register now for INIHKD 2026: Reclaiming Indigenous Ecologies of Love for Future Generations.

🔗 Secure your spot using the link in bio or at inihkd.com/registration.
✨ Spots are limited!

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