NIKLA-ANCLA
National Indigenous Knowledge & Language Alliance / Alliance nationale des connaissances et des langues autochtones

The upcoming RTPP Spring Gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to gather together to acknowledge RTPP's accomplishments, further foster collaborative relationships, and continue important conversations. We are excited to see people come together to connect, reflect, and support this growing work. The RTPP Spring Gathering will take place May 25–27, 2026 at the Killam Memorial Library at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

NIKLA-ANCLA: A Message to our Membership May 6, 2026 The National Indigenous Knowledge & Language Alliance / Alliance nationale des connaissances et des langues autochtones Council wishes to address several inaccuracies that have been circulating about Council deliberations and about the Respectful Terminology Platform Project (RTPP). Our decision concerning Camille Callison's removal as NIKLA Chair and member was unanimous. Our process was neither arbitrary nor rushed - i

On this Winter Solstice, we pause to honour this sacred turning point in the cycle of the year and the teachings it carries. For many, it is a time of ceremony including fasting, feasting, and taking time for sacred rest in our communities. It is also a time to draw close to family, sharing warmth, care, and gratitude with one another. We are deeply thankful for all of you, our members and community partners, who continue to walk alongside us in this work. We wish you a peace

On National Indigenous Veterans Day, we would like to take this time to honour and celebrate our Indigenous veterans and express our deep gratitude for the sacrifices they and their families have made for the nation. For more information about the key roles these veterans played in the First World War, Second World War, and other conflicts, please see: Indigenous Veterans - Government of Canada Indigenous Peoples in military history - Government of Canada Forgotten Warriors -