The Luminary Journey
Your Journey is a guided roadmap with 4 paths designed to broaden your knowledge, professional development, strategies, systems and performance measures
Luminary supports you in the journey of decolonizing and Indigenizing your programs, curricula, research methodologies, knowledge systems, organizational culture, values, and other key aspects of your institution. This will attract more Indigenous students and researchers to Canada’s post-secondary institutions, foster meaningful relationships, and create the conditions for increased Indigenous-led research and innovation that will benefit all Canadians and businesses.
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Grow student and research talent
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Increase Indigenous-led research partnerships and funding
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Grow knowledge that can translate into new economic wellbeing outcomes
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Foster economic innovation and prosperity
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Align Traditional and Western knowledge, innovation and wisdom
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Develop relationships and networks
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Create lasting opportunities for Indigenous Peoples
Path 1 – Awareness & Learning
Objective: Build your understanding of the Indigenous innovation ecosystem’s potential to grow new talent, research collaborations, and knowledge networks.
Key topics:
– The Indigenous Business Landscape: Engaging and Exploring Innovation Opportunities
– Indigenous Curriculum and Case Studies: Learning, growing and implementing world class case studies and curriculum models into your institution supported by Luminary’s Knowledge Keepers Lodge.
– Indigenous Research Landscape: Expanding and attracting research funding targeting Indigenous economic and wellbeing priorities.
Formats: Webinar series, Online Indigeogogy Forums, Case Study Orientation & Training
Path 2 – Practices & Networks
Objective: Explore practices and participate in knowledge networks and research networks.
Key Initiatives:
– 2026 Business School Indigenous Engagement Survey & Report: Lessons & Insights
– 2nd Annual Indigenous Innovation Summit, September 22-24, 2026, McGill University
– IGNITE Academic Forum
Formats: Webinars, Seminars Podcasts, Forums, Summit, Yarning Circles, In-Person Gatherings
Path 3 – Collaboration Models & Systems
Objective: Advance Indigenous engagement systems and collaboration models.
Key Topics:
– Engagement Survey Findings: Systems, Protocols & Guidelines for Indigenous-informed Curriculum, Research, and Engagement Strategies
– Indigenous Knowledge Keepers Lodge: Growing new case study, curriculum and Indigegogy models.
Formats: Webinars, Forums, Guidelines, Tip Sheets
Path 4 – Implementation & Impact
Objective: Design, develop, and implement Indigenous-informed engagement strategies, case studies, curriculum, and multi-disciplinary research collaborations, and measure the impact.
Key Offerings:
1. Exploring Case Studies & Curriculum Seminar Training
2. Exploring Research Collaboration Training
Each program offering has four components:
1. Introduction
2. Discovery
3. Design Principles
4. Indigegogy Practices
3. Indigenous Strategies and Leadership Training
Luminary offers customized support for your institution or faculty:
– Your School’s Engagement Survey Assessment & Observations Session (1 hour online)
– Indigenous Engagement Strategy Advisory Services
– Professional Development for Academics: Indigenous Knowledge Foundations
– Academic Executive Leadership Training: Systems and Strategies
We are on a journey together to strengthen pathways for Indigenous students, researchers, businesses, and communities — in Canada and around the world — to thrive in an inclusive and dynamic innovation ecosystem.
SIGN ON TO THE CHARTER FOR CHANGE PARTNERS PROGRAM
WHERE INDIGENOUS INNOVATION MEETS BOLD ECONOMIC ACTION
There are no tiered membership fees — only your commitment to a journey to advance Indigenous innovation and wellbeing.