The 2024 First Conference on Global Indigenous Studies from Multiple Perspectives will be taking place on the Indiana University – Bloomington’s campus at the historical Indiana Memorial Union (IMU).
The IMU is located at the heart of Indiana University – Bloomington’s campus at:
900 E Seventh St. Bloomington, IN 47405
Upon entering the IMU, follow signage to the conference registration and meeting room spaces. Please reach out to a member of our team if you need help navigating, or download a PDF map of the building here:
Primary hotel accommodations for the conference are on-site at the IMU through The Biddle Hotel. The Biddle Hotel is a part of the conference site (IU’s Indiana Memorial Union), so no in-town transportation will be required to go to from the conference to your room. Space at the Biddle Hotel is limited, so make your reservation as soon as possible.
A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees from November 14–17, 2024. Rooms rates vary from $120.60 - $174 + tax per room, per night. The deadline to reserve your room is October 14, 2024, or while availability lasts.
Click here to book a room at The Biddle Hotel.
To get the CGIS room block rate, click “Add Code” and choose Group Code. In the “Type Code Here” space, use CGISMP to get the discounted rates. You may also book a room by calling 800-209-8145 or 812-855-2536.
Interested in exploring other hotel options? View a list of additional hotels near Indiana University's campus here.
Conference attendees may park in either of the IMU pay lots adjacent to the building. Both lots are open from 7 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: $2.50 per half hour
7 p.m. to midnight: $1.75 per half hour
Saturday and Sunday
$1.50 per half hour
Daily maximum of $28 per car per entrance to the lot.
For guests staying at The Biddle Hotel, parking is $6/car.
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We wish to acknowledge and honor the Indigenous communities native to this region and recognize that Indiana University Bloomington is built on Indigenous homelands and resources. We recognize the myaamiaki, Lënape, Bodwéwadmik, and saawanwa people as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. For more information, please visit the IU First Nations Educational & Cultural Center.
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