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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 be here until 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!
Two-Eyed Seeing 2027 Conference
January 22-24, 2027 | Conference Schedule at a Glance
Day 1: Friday, January 22, 2027
Featuring: Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, PhD, Steve Knockwood, Carol Dana, LLD, Darren Ranco, PhD, Lisa Sockabasin, B.S., B.S.N., M.S., John Sylliboy, Barbara Mainguy, LCSW, M.A., Lauren Stevens, Elizabeth Churchill, Nancy Stevens, PhD, Johanna Lynch, PhD, and Mark Wenitong, MD.
Selected topics:
- The foundations of Two-Eyed Seeing
- Wabanaki healing and land return
- Community-led health systems
- Centering Two-Spirit voices
- Multi-generational healing
- Indigenous approaches to holistic wellbeing
- Culturally safe healthcare in Australia
Day 2: Saturday, January 23, 2027
Featuring: Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, PhD, Sandra Bassett, Mick Cooper, PhD, Barbara Mainguy, LCSW, M.A., Nadia Colburn, PhD, Merm Duffy, Johanna Sam, PhD, Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MPH, MD, PhD, Ron Unger, LCSW, Marquis Bureau, and Lauren Stevens.
Selected topics:
- Rural and remote recovery
- Connections between humanistic psychology and Indigenous philosophies
- Childhood trauma and healing; Indigenous youth resilience in digital spaces
- Integrative approaches to autoimmunity
- Alternative perspectives on madness and mental health
- Human flourishing
- Healing through traditional Indigenous sound and song
Day 3: Sunday, January 24, 2027
Featuring: Lewis Mehl-Madrona, MD, PhD, Lauren Stevens, Alexandra Heller, Dr. Burmaa Dashbal, PhD, Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MPH, MD, PhD, Josie Conte, DO, RD Chin, Sheldon Lewis, Rafael Zegarra-Parodi, DO, Walter Lindstone, B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., Alex Stark, and Bob Vetter, MA.
Selected topics:
- Traditional knowledge and sustainable value chains
- The Five Elements across Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Feng Shui, and integrative practice
- Mind-body-spirit healing
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis traditional healing
- How homes and workplaces influence wellness
- The future of Curanderismo
- Approaches to decolonizing psychiatry
The conference concludes with a closing circle honoring the shared journey and carrying the teachings forward.
*This is a brief overview, not the full conference schedule. Click Here for the complete schedule and event details.
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