Welcome to

International Conference on Indigenous Wisdom and Spiritual Traditions
(ICIWST-2026)

A global academic platform for research, innovation, and collaboration

Organized by

International Academic Research Forum (IARF)

 
Conference Date
28th - 29th September 2026
 
Conference Location
Vancouver , Canada
 
Mode of Conference
Hybrid

Call for Paper

The ICIWST is dedicated to advancing research excellence by bringing together leading scholars, scientists, and professionals from across the globe. It provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and innovative methodologies.

With a strong focus on Spirituality the conference promotes research that contributes to academic depth, practical insights, and interdisciplinary knowledge integration.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Indigenous knowledge systems and practices
  • Spirituality in indigenous communities
  • Cultural preservation through spiritual traditions
  • Rituals and their significance in cultures
  • Indigenous storytelling and oral traditions
  • Spirituality and environmental stewardship
  • Healing practices in indigenous cultures
  • The role of ancestors in spirituality
  • Indigenous rights and spiritual beliefs
  • Spirituality and community resilience
  • Intersections of spirituality and identity
  • Traditional ecological knowledge and spirituality
  • Indigenous perspectives on mental health
  • Spirituality in indigenous art forms
  • Revitalization of indigenous languages and spirituality
  • Spirituality and social justice movements
  • Indigenous feminism and spiritual practices
  • Cultural appropriation and spiritual traditions
  • The impact of colonization on spirituality
  • Future of indigenous spiritual practices
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Peer Review & Quality

All submissions will be evaluated through a structured peer-review process to ensure academic rigor and contribution to the field. Accepted papers will be presented and may be considered for publication in high-quality journals and indexed conference proceedings.

02

Registration

Secure your participation by completing the registration process at the earliest. Limited presentation slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

03

Publication

High-quality submissions will be prioritized for publication opportunities in recognized journals and indexed proceedings.