Workshop Descriptions
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Workshop Schedule
Session #1
Thurs, Nov 21 | 10:00am – 10:45am
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ROOM |
WORKSHOP |
| Presentation Theater | Culturally Situated Computer Science – How to Teach Algorithms Through Beading Presented by Natasha Donahue |
| Pan Am Room | Project Based Learning is Indigenous Education Presented by Michelle Arnaud |
| Millennium Room | Empowering Indigenous Students with Social Emotional Learning Presented by Andrea Dion |
| 2E | Iksisstowaapi Kanakkaatsii (Going All Out Society) – Building Community Connections and Enhancing Pathways to Success in Post-Secondary within the Blackfoot Confederacy Presented by Deserae Yellow Horn & Darrell Daniels |
| 2F | Wichitowin ahci kaskihtamâsowin ati nikan (Michif for helping each with success for the future) – Indigenous Student Success Strategy Presented by Anita Cameron |
| 2G | N/A |
| 2H | Building Healthy Relationships with Elders and Knowledge Keepers Presented by Mona Moquin |
Session #2
Thurs, Nov 21 | 11:00am – 11:45am
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ROOM |
WORKSHOP |
| Presentation Theater | Embracing Indigenous Wisdom: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into STEM Education Presented by Simon Brascoupé & Dr. Ann Seymour |
| Pan Am Room | Personalizing Truth and Reconciliation: The Impact of Narrative Presented by Craig Ginn |
| Millennium Room | Askîhk kiskinwahamâtowin – Métis Land-Based Learning Presented by Lisa Cruikshank & Holly Brandsma |
| 2E | Intergenerational Love: Celebrating Two-Spirit Excellence Presented by Dutch Dion-Glowa & Luke Mae |
| 2F | The Calgary Board of Education Indigenous Education Holisitic Lifelong Learning Framework | A Focus on the Mind Domain/To Know Presented by Michelle Ranger & Lori Pritchard |
| 2G | Photo Essays as Digital Storytelling: A Tool for Engaging Students and Amplifying Community Voice Presented by Michelle Brown, Janis Cunningham, & Dr. Alice de Koning |
| 2H | Equity Through Structured Literacy: Empowering Indigenous Students Presented by Kelly Milne & Britney Morrish |
Session #3
Thurs, Nov 21 | 2:15pm – 3:00pm
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ROOM |
WORKSHOP |
| Presentation Theater | Re-Storying Education: Decolonizing your Practice with a Critical Lens Presented by Carolyn Roberts |
| Pan Am Room | Beyond Social Studies: Understanding Residential Schools Through Math Presented by Kaila Johnston |
| Millennium Room | Ki-kashkihtaan! with Spirit North Presented by Laura Filipow & Allison Curtaz |
| 2E | Shaping Tomorrow: Building Brighter Futures, Rivers to Success, and the Power of Indspire Presented by Tracie Léost & Tahlia Bomberry |
| 2F | A Pragmatic Approach to Implementing Métis Content into the Classroom Presented by Laura Forsythe |
| 2G | The Impact of an Instructional Leader as an Active Member of the Truth and Reconciliation Process Presented by Nadia Zanatta & Marlene Essex |
| 2H | Creating Language Resources to Support Language Instructors of All Fluency Levels Presented by Lorraine Cardinal-Roy & Joelle Chemali |
Session #4
Thurs, Nov 21 | 3:15pm – 4:00pm
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ROOM |
WORKSHOP |
| Presentation Theater | Faceless Dolls: Teaching to the Spirit of the Child Presented by Colleen Toulouse |
| Pan Am Room | Leaving to Learn – The Indigenous Cultural Education Course in Seven Oaks School Division Presented by Sherri Denysuik & Kimberly Dalton |
| Millennium Room | Pimachiowin Aki: A Virtual Journey into Indigenous Land-Based Education Presented by Karl Hildebrandt & William Young |
| 2E | Indigenizing & Decolonizing Our Instruction & Assessment Practices: What Actions Can We Take As Educators Presented by Sherra-Lee Robinson |
| 2F | Guiding Literacy Instruction through a Red River Métis Storytelling Paradigm Presented by Marika Schalla & Ruby Bruce |
| 2G | Indigenous Group of Seven – Alex Janvier Presented by Sherry Saevil |
| 2H | Treaty Education in Manitoba: The First Decade+ Presented by Connie Wyatt Anderson |
Session #5
Fri, Nov 22 | 10:00am – 10:45am
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ROOM |
WORKSHOP |
| Presentation Theater | 3R VR Quest: Protectors of our Land Presented by Kori Wuttunee & David Brass |
| Pan Am Room | Creating Equity for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Students in Ontario Provincial Classrooms Presented by Tammy desOrmeaux |
| Millennium Room | Preserving Sacred Landscapes – Blood Memory as Justice: Youth and Elder Relations Addressing Collective Environmental Wellness Presented by Dr. Margaret Kress & Zyrene Estallo |
| 2E | Overcoming Barriers: Enhancing Educational Outcomes for Indigenous Students with ADHD Presented by Jesse K’odi Taylor |
| 2F | Indigenous Reflections in a Medicine Wheel Word Cloud Presented by Teresa Miles |
| 2G | Inspiring Indigenous Youth in the Arts Presented by Gloria Iatridis |
| 2H | Culturally Responsive Education Presented by Ryan Tapsell & Kahu Walker |
Session #6
Fri, Nov 22 | 11:00am – 11:45pm
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ROOM |
WORKSHOP |
| Presentation Theater | Nimihitotan: Let’s Dance in Cree. The Creation of an Indigenous Dance Program to Support Healing, Intergenerational Healing and Community Presented by Danni Okemaw |
| Pan Am Room | Umbay Nagamon – Come Sing – An Invitation to Reconciliation Presented by Carole Shankkaruk, Rolanda Chartrand, & Jade Erlendson |
| Millennium Room | Land-Based Wellness Nurturing Mental and Environmental Health Presented by Melanie Bazin |
| 2E | Redesigning Teaching and Learning Resources to Enhance Indigenous Students’ Outcomes Presented by Joseph Willis & Warren Woytuck |
| 2F | Cultural Roots, Career Routes: Empowering Students for Success Presented by Genvieve Bisson |
| 2G | Evolution of Learning With and For Learners Presented by Tanya Sackaney & Adrianna Bilinski |
| 2H | Indspire Awards – Pedagogy and YouTube Presented by Mike Hager & Brandon Meawasige |
