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Coyote Institute's Sixth Annual Two-Eyed Seeing Conference
When: January 22–24, 2027
Where: Virtually (on Zoom) and in person at The University of Maine in Orono, Maine.
Cost: $125–$495; lifetime access to recordings available as a $100 add-on
Register: HERE
Our Sixth Annual Two-Eyed Seeing Conference will be held January 22–24, 2027, both virtually and in person at The University of Maine in Orono, Maine.
Our inspiration for this annual conference comes from Albert Marshall, a Mi’kmaq elder who popularized the term two-eyed seeing, or etuaptmumk, in his language. Two-eyed seeing establishes the equal validity of Indigenous ways of knowing with contemporary scientific ways of knowing. It is a generous concept that recognizes the value of understanding these various paradigms and acknowledging that they can co-exist and be applied in integrative ways. In this year's conference, we explore the application of the concept of Two-Eyed Seeing in healthcare through the work of our presenters.
We are excited to welcome an extraordinary group of speakers from around the globe who bring diverse expertise in Indigenous health and healing, Two-Eyed Seeing, mental health and psychology, intergenerational healing, Ayurveda, Osteopathy, traditional healing practices, community-led healthcare, land-based approaches to wellness, and much more. Together, their presentations will explore how Indigenous knowledge, contemporary science, and diverse healing traditions can inform one another and contribute to more holistic, culturally responsive approaches to health and wellbeing. Our conference will feature a diversity of voices, as we believe that inclusion, equality, and diversity are of utmost importance in our world.
Our conference will take place live—both virtually and in person—in Maine, USA. For those joining us in person, the event space in Maine will open at 7:30 AM daily. For those joining virtually, the Zoom meeting will start at 8:00 AM each day. We will here by 5:30 PM each day.
All presentations will be recorded for later viewing by attendees. All attendees will receive free access to all recorded presentations for one month following the conference. Lifetime access to all recorded presentations is available for an additional fee.
Early Bird tickets to this highly anticipated conference are on sale now through November 1, 2026. This three-day program also includes 22.5 hours of CME/CE for licensed professionals, DOs, and MDs.
Conference Pricing:
MD/DO
MD/DO Early Bird (includes CME): $450
MD/DO Regular (includes CME): $495
Other Licensed Practitioners
OLP Early Bird (includes CE): $250
OLP Regular (includes CE): $300
General Public, Students and Residents
GP Early Bird: $125
GP Regular: $150
Lifetime Access to Recordings (add-on only): $100
*Special pricing is available with Tribal ID; please email us here for details.
Get your tickets today!
CE/CME Details:
The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and Maine Medical Association’s Committee on Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approved this CME activity for a maximum of 22.5 hours of AOA Category 2-A CME credits.
The University of New England designates this activity for a maximum of 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
The University of New England designates 22.5 University of New England contact hours for non-physicians. Contact hours may be submitted by non-physician, non-PA health professionals for continuing education credits.
Full schedule below:
Two-Eyed Seeing 2027 Conference Jan 22-24 2027 Full Schedule
Day 1: Friday Jan 22, 2027
8:00 - 8:30 AM: Opening the Day in Good Mind: Indigenous Song, Prayer, and Preparation for Learning Through a Two-Eyed Seeing Approach with Lewis Mehl- Madrona, MD, PhD. and Steve Knockwood, Recovery coach. (Maine, USA)
8:30 - 9:15 AM: On Two-Eyed Seeing with Carol Dana, LLD and Lewis Mehl- Madrona, MD, PhD. (Maine, USA)
9:15 -10:00 AM: The Land Wants Us Back Too: Wabanaki Healing and Land Return with Darren Ranco, PhD (Penobscot Nation Territory | Maine, USA)
10:15 - 11:00 AM: Developing Systems That Heal: Taking a Two-Eyed Seeing Approach with Lisa Sockabasin, B.S., B.S.N, M.S (Maine, USA)
11:00 AM-11:45 AM: Centering Two-Spirit Voices: Indigenous Knowledge, Health, and Healing with John Sylliboy (Millbrook First Nation/Nova Scotia, Canada)
1:00 - 1:45 PM: Lineage of Support: Working with Multi-Generational Healing with Barbara Mainguy, LCSW, M.A., Lauren Stevens, and Elizabeth Churchill (Maine, USA)
1:45- 2:30 PM: Braiding Worldviews: Understanding with Holism Through Indigenous Wellbeing Approaches with Nancy Stevens, PhD (Prince George, BC)
2:30 - 3:00 PM: Reflection & Integration Breakout Session: Guided Two-Eyed Seeing Dialogue with Lewis Mehl- Madrona, MD, PhD (Maine, USA)
3:15 - 4:15 PM: Development of an Independent Medical School in Australia with Johanna Lynch, PhD,(Queensland, Australia)
4:15- 5:00 PM: Culturally Safe, Community Led Health Care for Indigenous Australians with Mark Wenitong, MD (Melbourne, Australia)
Day 2: Saturday Jan 23, 2027
8:00 - 8:15 AM: Opening the Day in Good Mind: Indigenous Song, Prayer, and Preparation for Learning Through a Two-Eyed Seeing Approach with Lewis Mehl- Madrona, MD, PhD. and Sandra Bassett (Maine, USA)
8:15-9:00 AM: Rural and Remote Recovery: Bringing People Back to Themselves with Sandra Bassett (Maine, USA)
9:00-10:00 AM: Humanistic Psychology and Indigenous Philosophies: What Can They Learn From One Another? with Mick Cooper, PhD and and Lewis Mehl- Madrona, MD, PhD
10:15-11:00 AM: Childhood Trauma and Ways of Healing: with Barbara Mainguy, LCSW, M.A.(Maine, USA), Nadia Colburn, Ph.D (Cambridge, MA), and Merm Duffy (Melbourne, Australia)
11:00 AM-11:45 AM: Two-Eyed Seeing in Digital Spaces: Radicalized Youth as Online Warriors Resisting Cyber Aggression and Reclaiming Resilience with Johanna Sam, PhD (Vancouver, BC)
11:45 AM-12:45 PM: Autoimmunity Through an Integrative Lens: Bridging Biomedical Science and Ayurvedic Principles in Contemporary Clinical Care with Bhaswati Bhattachrya, MPH, MD, PhD (New York, USA)
2:00 - 3:00 PM: A Balanced Approach to Madness: Befriending Paradox and Alien States of Mind with Ron Unger, LCSW (Oregon, USA)
3:00 - 3:30: Reflection & Integration Breakout Session: Guided Two-Eyed Seeing Dialogue with Lewis Mehl- Madrona, MD, PhD (Maine, USA)
3:45 - 4:30 PM: The Human Flourishing Movement with Marquis Bureau, Professor (ptp) Saint-Paul University and Community Caregiver Wellness Coordinator at Connexions (Quebec, Canada)
4:30 - 5:30 PM: Healing Through Sound and Song: Honoring Traditional Indigenous Music with Lauren Stevens
Day 3: Sunday Jan 24, 2027
8 - 8:30 AM: Opening the Day in Good Mind: Indigenous Song, Prayer, and Preparation for Learning Through a Two-Eyed Seeing Approach with Lewis Mehl- Madrona, MD, PhD. and Lauren Stevens (Maine, USA) (0.5)
8:30-9:30 AM: Letting Herders Lead: How Traditional Knowledge Informs Stable Value Chains for Nomadic Products with Alexandra Heller (Maine, USA) and Dr. Burmaa Dashbal, PhD (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)
9:30-10:30 AM: Pervasive Principles in Healing Traditions: The Five Elements Across Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Feng Shui, and Integrative Practice with Bhaswati Bhattacharya MPH, MD, PhD (New York, USA), Josie Conte, DO (Maine, USA), and RD Chin (New York, USA). Moderated by Sheldon Lewis (New York, USA)
10:45 - 11:30 AM: Uniting the Eagle and the Condor: A Dance of Body, Mind, and Spirit with Rafael Zegarra-Parodi, DO (Paris, France)
11:30 AM-12:15 PM: Enhancing the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Traditional Healing Paradigm: A Shkaabe Makwa Case Study at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health with Walter Lindstone, B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W, (K’okomis Shkabaywis) (Ontario, Canada)
1:30 - 2:15 PM: How our homes and work places help or hinder our health, recuperation, and wellness with Alex Stark, Feng Shui Consultant and Shamanic Practitioner (California, USA)
2:15 - 3:15 PM: The Future of Curanderismo with Bob Vetter, MA (New York, USA)
3:15 - 3:45: Reflection & Integration Breakout Session: Guided Two-Eyed Seeing Dialogue with Lewis Mehl- Madrona, MD, PhD (Maine, USA)
4:00 - 4:45 PM: Where Do We Go from Here? Turning Nouns into Verbs and Other Steps to Decolonize Psychiatry with Lewis Mehl- Madrona, MD, PhD (Maine, USA)
4:45 - 5:15 PM: Closing Circle: Honoring Our Shared Journey and Carrying the Teachings Forward with Lewis Mehl- Madrona, MD, PhD. (Maine, USA)
Two-Eyed Seeing Conference CME/CE Details:
The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and Maine Medical Association’s Committee on Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for Physicians.
The AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approved this CME Activity for a maximum of 22.5 hours of AOA Category 2-A CME credits.
The University of New England designates this (type of Activity) for a maximum of 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
University of New England designates 22.5 University of New England contact hours for non-physicians. Contact hours may be submitted by non-physicians, non-PA health professionals for continuing education credits.
This Activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of University of New England and (name of nonaccredited provider). The University of New England is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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