CATCA 2025: Full Schedule

10:20am MST

From Concept to Script - Screenwriting Workshop

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

Speakers

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator

Today, he’s a traditional and self-published novelist of rather silly, yet enjoyable speculative fiction for all ages, a comic book writer, screenwriter, podcaster, creator, and speaker. For over 20 years, he’s worked in the dreaded world of marketing as a content creator, copywriter... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 1437

1:00pm MST

Snowflakes and Stories: Embracing Winter's Narrative Tradition

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

RDP Room 1303

Enter a realm where winter's embrace invites storytelling to flourish. Join us in exploring the profound significance of storytelling during the snowy season. Why do stories resonate when snow blankets the earth? Delve into the diverse forms of storytelling, discovering how each holds the power to captivate and educate.

Speakers

Phillip Campiou

Elder, Driftpile Cree Nation

Phillip Campiou, a member of the Traditional Woodland Cree from Driftpile Cree Nation, Alberta, has made his home in the Onoway area. Growing up, Phillip's father instilled in him the principles of self-sufficiency and profound respect for Mother Earth and spiritual teachings. As... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
RDP Room 1303

Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions

9:00am MST

Co-Authors of The Valley of the Birdtail

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

RDP MAIN STAGE/ AC117 (ARTS CENTRE)

Why are outcomes for Indigenous students so unequal? Join authors Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) and Andrew Stobo Sniderman for a discussion about their acclaimed book, Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation. This book follows multiple generations of two families, one white and one Indigenous, and weaves their lives into the larger story of Canada. Valley of the Birdtail is about how two schools became separate and unequal—and what it means for the rest of us.
DO COME EARLY TO THE SESSION TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE COPY OF THE BOOK.

Speakers

Andrew Stobo Sniderman

ANDREW STOBO SNIDERMAN is a writer, lawyer and Rhodes Scholar from Montreal. He has written for the New York Times, the Globe and Mail and Maclean’s. He has also argued before the Supreme Court of Canada, served as the human rights policy advisor to the Canadian minister of foreign... Read More →

Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)

DOUGLAS SANDERSON (AMO BINASHII) is Beaver Clan, from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. He holds the Prichard Wilson Chair in Law and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. Professor Sanderson has served as senior Advisor to the government of Ontario, in the offices... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP MAIN STAGE/ AC117 (ARTS CENTRE)

Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), All Divisions | Keynotes and Special Events, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), All Divisions | Diversity, Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), All Divisions | Equity & Human Rights (TQS/LQS 4), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), All Divisions | Social Studies (TQS 3), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), All Divisions | Language Arts (TQS 3), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), All Divisions

9:00am MST

ASL - Introduction / Beginner

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

RDP Room 2503

This is a "hands on," beginner ASL course geared toward educators with little or no experience in ASL. We will start with the ABC's and take you to asking and answering questions, playing games, numbers, and more. You will have the benefit of two instructors, one Deaf and one Hearing, who together will take you through accurate signing as well as explain clearly the logic behind the signs. You will leave excited to practice and show off your ASL!

Speakers

Andy Davies

Andy Davies has been a teacher (U of L BFA/B.Ed '09) of languages and art in Southern Alberta for 15 years. Andy has studied, worked in, and been active with ASL and the Deaf community for many years. Originally self-taught, he studied ASL at Grant MacEwan from 2000-2001. He has worked... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 2503

10:20am MST

ASL - Intermediate

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

RDP Room 2503

This course is geared toward educators with some familiarity with ASL who would like to take it to the next level. After reviewing the basics, we will go deeper into the grammatical and syntactical structure of ASL, directional verbs, locational/spatial organization and narrative organization. Participants will leave this session able to tell a joke or story in ASL.

Speakers

Andy Davies

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 2503

3:20pm MST

From Concept to Script - Screenwriting Workshop

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT

Recording

Speakers

Andrew Buckley

Author/Speaker/Creator

Friday February 21, 2025 3:20pm - Saturday May 31, 2025 11:30pm MDT
Recording