Shúkwaatnɨm na iwáyumixa (Knowledge Brings Us Together)

In this Presidential Address publication for Sociological Perspectives , we are delighted to discuss our work to help lead and create the 97th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Sociological Association (PSA). In doing so, we center Indigenous knowledges and we honor that sociology is always taking place on Indigenous homelands. We intentionally disrupt the idea and practice that a Presidential Address is an individual effort; rather, we model collectivist teachings that are held so precious in Indigenous cultures generally and Yakama teacht, we highlight eight interconnected and foundational teachings we brought with us to leadership roles within the PSA Conference planning process, as President and Program Chair. Through sharing stories about how we planned and experienced the conference, we joyfully offer our vision to decolonize sociology through the academic conference itself. We have tremendous gratitude for everyone whose work and presence made the gathering so meaningful and beneficial.