Conference Location
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
Getting to the IMU
Getting around the IMU
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:
IMU Building Map & Info
Hotel Accommodations
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.
Parking at Indiana Memorial Union
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.
- IMU pay lot #1 is located along the east side of the building, just south of Seventh Street. The entrance is at the intersection of Seventh Street and Forrest Avenue.
- IMU pay lot #2 is located on the north side of the building, directly across Seventh Street. The entrance is on Eighth Street between Woodlawn Avenue and Forrest Avenue.
Parking Rates
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.