5th National Indigenous Empowerment Summit

Indigenous education, employment, and economic development are deeply interconnected, with each element playing a crucial role in empowering communities and achieving Closing the Gap targets.

By embedding cultural integrity and governance within these areas, individuals and communities are provided with sustainable self-determination pathways that enhance overall wellbeing and drive long-term social and economic outcomes for Indigenous peoples.

The 5th National Indigenous Empowerment Summit platforms culturally rooted solutions to dismantle barriers and advance success across education, employment and economic development. This event promotes strategies to strengthen Indigenous students’ engagement and in education through whole-school approaches and aims to expand career opportunities through tailored employment pathways and professional development. This transformative event brings together leaders, change makers, and entrepreneurs across Indigenous education, employment, and economic development to foster collaboration and advance meaningful outcomes for First Nations communities.