Migratory birds are not only environmental connectors but also cultural messengers. Indigenous communities share ancestral stories tied to the same birds that traverse thousands of miles, connecting distant lands, cultures, and Peoples.  Children of the Sky Summit is the first-ever Indigenous-led, global migratory bird conference. Children of the Sky Summit will convene at the Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, Alaska, from June 24-26, 2025. 

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 This groundbreaking event will bring together 200 attendees including traditional Indigenous and Western scientists; Indigenous knowledge-keepers; conservationists; philanthropic organizations; and bird tourism entrepreneurs. This diverse bunch will represent Tribes, programs and global organizations centered around our bird relatives in Alaska, Hawaii, other Tribes within the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Asia, etc.  This summit will honor those connections-combining Indigenous ecological wisdom with contemporary science to inspire innovative conservation practices and sustainable economic opportunities.