CATCA 2025: Full Schedule

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Welcome to CATCA 2025! We are excited to see you soon but here are a few reminders...

1. Adding a session to your schedule does not guarantee your attendance. Room capacities are in effect and sessions will be accessed on a physical first come, first served basis on the day of the event. Alternatively, If you are ’Waitlisted", this only means that there are a number of interested delegates beyond the capacity limits for this session - get there early to secure your seat!

2. As we attempt to make CATCA 2025 as amazing as possible, there may be changes made to the schedule up until the day before - Please check your schedule for any time or venue changes or possible cancellations.

3. Please check session description for possible fees associated with materials for some of the art sessions. These will be paid directly to the presenter.

4. Do remember that there might be sessions not at our main venue, do look carefully where the session is at.

5.GooseChase will be searchable on the website or app - search for: CATCA 2025 Convention.. If requested, the GooseChase join code is: Z8NFL6

A floor plan showing the rooms in RDP that we’re using for convention is available here.

All pre-recording videos will be up until May 31st.

9:00am MST

EcoSchools in Alberta: A Curriculum Linked Framework for Environmental and Climate Action

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

RDP Room AC160 (Arts Centre)

Are you an educator in Alberta passionate about integrating environmental, climate, and sustainability action into your school curriculum? Join the Alberta Council for Environmental Education for a workshop that focuses on the EcoSchools Canada certification program—a curriculum-linked framework designed to empower students, educators, and schools to take meaningful environmental and climate action. Discover practical strategies, resources, and best practices for implementing EcoSchools in your educational setting and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the curriculum connections that the EcoSchools program provides
- Understand the interdisciplinary potential of the ecoSchools program
- Sign up on the ECA platform and create and EcoAction Plan

Speakers

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

Environmental Education and Engagement Coordinator, Alberta Council for Environmental Education

Our mission at ACEE is to work collaboratively to advance environmental education in Alberta, with a focus on empowering young people to become environmental stewards. We believe that educating today’s youth is the key to creating a sustainable future for Alberta and beyond.As Northern... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room AC160 (Arts Centre)

9:00am MST

Short & Sweet, Why Word-Economy Needs to be in Every Writer’s Toolkit

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

RDP Room 1600

Focusing on the art of concise and impactful writing, award-winning author Alexis Marie Chute delves into the importance of word-economy and its role in enhancing writing skills for students. Attendees will learn valuable techniques to convey powerful messages using minimal words, teaching students to refine their writing for maximum effect.
Topics covered:
Sentence structure
Imagery
Musicality
Editing and revision

Chute offers practical strategies to instill brevity, clarity, and precision in students' expression, enriching their communication abilities across various academic subjects. By embracing the concept of word-economy, educators can equip their students with a crucial tool that not only enhances writing but also encourages effective communication in the classroom and beyond.

Learning Objectives:
Literacy
Critical thinking
Resourcefulness

Why for teachers:
This session will delve into word economy, the musicality of words, and the power of concise communication. It is a session that will benefit all student writing.

Speakers

Alexis Marie Chute

Creative Director, Alexis Marie Productions Inc.

Alexis Marie Chute is an award-winning artist, photographer, filmmaker, gallery curator, and bestselling author. Her books include The 8th Island Trilogy (Above the Star, Below the Moon, Inside the Sun) and memoir Expecting Sunshine: A Journey of Grief, Healing and Pregnancy After... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 1600

Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

9:00am MST

Rock Art Mandala Workshop

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

During this workshop we will examine a brief history of the mandala, it benefits and create a personal rock mandala to take home. Classroom lesson plan provided.To reserve your spot and pay for supplies do send $15 in an email transfer to dalmane.art.shepherd@gmail.com

Speakers

Dalmane Owchar

Mandala work has become a big part of my art and there is a rich history behind it. Teaching others to learn about the Mandala and how the historic culture can sooth one’s soul can be passed on through the generations in the classroom. Once the process is learned it is a catalyst... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 2507(Art Studio)

Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Art (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

Physical Activity & Wellness S... Rock Art Mandala Workshop

11:40am MST

Finding Home on The Range: Exploring Alberta’s Wildlife and Conservation Agriculture

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

RDP Room 1408

Join Inside Education for an introduction to agriculture in Alberta's Grasslands region, exploring ecosystem health, impacts on wildlife and agriculture practices addressing climate change. This session covers biodiversity, climate change, and conservation agriculture, aligning with grade 5-6 Earth Systems, grade 6 Living Systems, grade 7 Interactions and Ecosystems, and grade 9 Biological Diversity. In addition, we’ll highlight our full suite of additional support through classroom programming, field trips, youth summits, learning resources and teacher PD.

We will showcase 3 interactive low-equipment Monday-morning ready classroom activities, adaptable by grade:
-An active reflection game that explores students' connections to agriculture and the food system.
-An immersive group game on habitat in the grasslands
-A high-energy game show about native grasslands species, innovation in the region, and more!

Speakers

Inside Education

Inside Education is an Alberta-based, environment and natural resource education charitable society. We have been supporting teachers and inspiring students to think critically about natural resource topics since 1985! With our full suite of no-cost teaching resources, youth summits... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 1408

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

11:40am MST

Critical Digital Literacy: Discussing ‘Hate’ Online

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 2:00pm MST

RDP Room AC160 (Arts Centre)

This session, Critical Digital Literacy: Discussing ‘Hate’ Online, equips educators with ways to address and unpack online hate through engaging, age-appropriate methods. Teachers will learn to guide students in critically assessing their online behaviors and understanding the social and personal impacts of their digital actions. The session includes practical resources and activities to use in the classroom, case scenarios to explore real-life applications, and policy discussions centred on hate legislation and the proposed Online Harms Act. The goal is to use critical thinking to prepare students to engage responsibly and thoughtfully in digital spaces as well as their potential for influencing policy.

Speakers

Tiffany Efird

Tiffany Efird is a writer, educator, and facilitator with the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights. Tiffany roots her work in creating safe, brave spaces where people can engage with challenging topics on hate and discrimination. She is driven to strengthen the cause of... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 2:00pm MST
RDP Room AC160 (Arts Centre)

Technology (TQS/LQS 2), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Diversity, Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Equity & Human Rights (TQS/LQS 4), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

1:00pm MST

Future Stewards: Building Critical Thinkers for a Sustainable World

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

RDP Room 1408

Join Inside Education for an engaging and interactive session where we will equip teachers with essential strategies to foster stronger critical thinking skills, informed stewardship, and a deep understanding of natural resource education among their students. We will demonstrate how experiential learning opportunities benefit all learner levels and leave you feeling empowered to teach across a diversity of literacy and numeracy skills. This session focuses on sharing practical, hands-on approaches and activities that Inside Education integrates into each program, empowering students to critically navigate and evaluate diverse perspectives while inspiring ethical decision-making through real-world environmental issues.

Speakers

Inside Education

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
RDP Room 1408

2:20pm MST

Unlocking Potential: Integrating Google Gemini for Effective Teaching

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

RDP Room 2602

In this session, educators will delve into the evolving landscape of educational technology with a focus on integrating Google Gemini into the classroom. Participants will gain hands-on experience with Gemini’s innovative digital tools designed to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. This beginner to intermediate session will cover practical applications, including the integration of Gemini’s interactive platforms and digital resources into various curricula. We will also explore strategies for fostering digital literacy and critical thinking in students, ensuring ethical and effective use of technology in the classroom.

Speakers

Gilles Theriault

Teacher, Red Deer Public School District

Gilles is teaching at École Lindsay Thurber Comp. H.S. in Red Deer. He provides workshops to educators. He has conducted professional development for over two decades. He's a Google Certified Trainer. He's also a recognized Adobe Train the Trainer and an Apple Teacher. Gilles is... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
RDP Room 2602

2:20pm MST

Building an Online Classroom Community through Podcasting

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

RDP Room AC142 (Arts Centre)

Student-student relationships (SSRs) are fundamental in creating successful learning experiences. SSRs in the classroom directly impact students’ sense of belonging, understanding of course content, and motivation. Asynchronous online learning often happens independently with few low-level, low-stakes interactions between students. To counter this approach, I adopted a podcast model classroom in my asynchronous Social Studies 30-2 class to improve conditions and opportunities for students to connect with their peers. In this session, I will walk through the steps I took to launch my podcast classroom, the literature that supported the project, and the outcomes, in terms of measured academic achievement, student motivation, and perceptions of belonging.

Speakers

Shari-Lynn Skinner

Teacher, Notre Dame High School

Online high school social studies teacher.

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
RDP Room AC142 (Arts Centre)

Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

9:00am MST

Leveraging Magic School AI for Enhanced Learning

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

RDP Room 2501

In this dynamic session, educators will delve into the evolving landscape of educational technology with a focus on integrating Magic School into the classroom. Participants will gain hands-on experience with Magic School innovative digital tools designed to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. This beginner to intermediate session will cover practical applications, including the integration of Magic School interactive platforms and digital resources into various curricula. We will also explore strategies for fostering digital literacy and critical thinking in students, ensuring ethical and effective use of technology in the classroom.

Speakers

Gilles Theriault

Teacher, Red Deer Public School District

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 2501

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

Using Assessment to Improve Teaching

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

RDP Room 1437

Assessments take many forms, from qualitative observations to assignments and tests. All of these are opportunities for feedback not just for students, but also for teachers. So how can you take advantage of that, and improve what you’re doing in your classroom, without adding a bunch more work to your life? This workshop will explore how you can use the results from all types of assessments to improve your teaching. The facilitators, Jason Cooper and Laura Pankratz, have decades of classroom and assessment experience. Participants in this workshop will engage in discussion and exploration of what is currently working in Alberta classrooms.

Speakers

Jason Cooper

Onsite contact: Jason Coooper

Jason Cooper is the creator and owner of SmarterMarks, a tool that helps teachers and students do more with paper and online assessments. Before making the switch to supporting and developing SmarterMarks full-time, he worked as a high school science teacher in Calgary for 9 year... Read More →

Laura Pankratz

Western Canada Teacher Network Coordinator, Perimeter Institute

Laura Pankratz is an educator with more than 30 years of working with students and teachers. One of her principles of education is the learning is messy. Her passion is finding the nugget of value in that mess and then helping the learner to build around it. Laura’s career included... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
RDP Room 1437

Science (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | Mathematics (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9)

9:00am MST

Crafting Connections: Make Your Own Tipi

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST

RDP Room 1303

Immerse yourself in a hands-on cultural journey with Elder Phillip Campiou from Treaty 8, where you'll deepen your understanding of the traditional uses and teachings of the Tipi. Engage in a unique opportunity to create your own miniature Tipi while learning about its historical significance and cultural importance. Through interactive storytelling, we'll explore the profound narratives that shape these traditions, offering valuable perspectives that resonate in our lives today.

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 →

Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 1303

Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | 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) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

10:20am MST

Transformative Teaching: Leveraging Digital Tools for Engaged Learning.

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

RDP Room 2501

In this dynamic session, educators will delve into the artificial intelligence and its potential to transform teaching and learning. Participants will gain hands-on experience with innovative digital tools designed to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. This intermediate/advanced session will cover practical applications, including the integration of LLM and digital resources into various curricula. We will also explore strategies for fostering digital literacy and critical thinking in students, ensuring ethical and effective use of technology in the classroom.

Speakers

Gilles Theriault

Teacher, Red Deer Public School District

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 2501

10:20am MST

Writing for Social Studies (Div 3 and 4)

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

RDP Room 2303

Are you struggling to develop your student’s academic social studies writing skills? This is the session for you! We will be focusing on paragraph structure building towards essay writing and interpreting sources and developing critical written responses leading to the source analysis. The scope and sequence from grade 7 to high school written tasks will be examined. We will be providing PowerPoint lessons, tasks, templates and exemplars for a variety of different grades and abilities.

Speakers

Joanna Zakus

Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 20 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →

Nichole Morrison

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 2303

Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

10:20am MST

Getting Students to Welcome Assessments

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

RDP Room 1437

We expect students to show up in our classes ready to learn, ready to incorporate new ideas into their canon of knowledge, skills and attitudes. But often students show up having been trained to perform on assignments, quizzes and tests for marks. There is a disconnect between these two expectations that can often lead to frustration for both teachers and students. This workshop will explore building a classroom culture that will have students valuing assessments as a measure of their learning rather than as a hoop to hop through. The facilitators, Jason Cooper and Laura Pankratz, have decades of classroom and assessment experience. Participants in this workshop will engage in discussion and exploration of what is currently working in Alberta classrooms.

Speakers

Jason Cooper

Onsite contact: Jason Coooper

Laura Pankratz

Western Canada Teacher Network Coordinator, Perimeter Institute

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 1437

Mathematics (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Assessment (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

10:20am MST

Learning Canadian History through Playwrighting

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

RDP Room 1408

Whether it is for a Remembrance Day presentation or a class presentation, playwrighting can be a way to inspire students to learn more about Canadian history. Focusing on research of individuals or groups, plays show a side of Canadian history that is sometimes overlooked: the individuals and the true stories. Combined with playwrighting or speechwriting this unit will inspire students to learn more about their own history. Students can work individually or in collective writing groups

Speakers

P Gail Whiteford

A drama teacher for 35 years, in Australia and Calgary Gail retired to teach Drama Education at U of C, while still teaching workshops at schools in Alberta and British Columbia. Gail has presented sessions at over 20 Teachers' Conventions in Alberta. She has written 2 books on the... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 1408

Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9)

11:40am MST

Using Data to Build Better Assessments

Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

RDP Room 1437

So, you have just finished scoring your students’ tests. You have a bunch of data! What do you do with that data? This workshop will explore some key tools for interpreting assessment data and discuss how they can be used to build assessments that are fair, reflect a range of student understanding, and provide meaningful feedback to students. The facilitators, Jason Cooper and Laura Pankratz, have decades of classroom and assessment experience. Participants in this workshop will engage in discussion and exploration of what is currently working in Alberta classrooms.

Speakers

Jason Cooper

Onsite contact: Jason Coooper

Laura Pankratz

Western Canada Teacher Network Coordinator, Perimeter Institute

Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 1437

Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Mathematics (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12) | Assessment (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12)

11:40am MST

Gr 9 - Engaging Projects

Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

RDP Room 2303

Do you struggle engaging your students with the topics of government and economics? Want your students to think critically and build skills? This session will walk you through a variety of different tasks that can be interactive, develop critical thinking skills, work to apply knowledge and interpret a variety of sources. Tasks range from government simulations, YCJA scenarios and trials, cross curricular ELA texts/resources, economic simulations, videos to support learning, propaganda, etc.

Speakers

Joanna Zakus

Nichole Morrison

Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 2303

Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9) | Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9)

1:00pm MST

ELA and SS - Engaging Tasks Connected to Conflict

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

RDP Room 2303

Want to bring conflict and military history to life in your classroom? Want your students to connect to different challenges associated with people's experiences with conflict? Want your students to think critically and build skills? We will be looking at a variety of different conflicts connected to the curriculum (EG: War of 1812, Conquest of the Americas, Remembrance Day, etc.) in social studies as well as a variety of different ELA texts that have conflict as a theme (EG: The Sniper, War Poetry, songs connected to war and peace, etc.). Students get to explore and understand situations where individuals are interacting with conflict and war and the consequences individually and for society. There are many connections to be made to other times in world history to allow students to critically think about the movement of peoples. You will walk away with the complete lessons, activities, projects and resources.

Speakers

Joanna Zakus

Nicholle Morrison

Teacher, Calgary Board of Ed.

Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 18 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
RDP Room 2303

Language Arts (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 2 (Gr 4-6)

1:00pm MST

Tipi Traditions and Balanced Living: Wisdom for Today's World

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

RDP Room 1303

Embark on a transformative cultural journey with Elder Phillip Campiou from Treaty 8, as we delve into the sacred teachings and traditional practices centered around the Tipi. Experience the profound connection to the land as we participate in the hands-on process of setting up a full-size Tipi. Through immersive storytelling, we'll uncover the timeless wisdom embedded in these teachings, offering invaluable insights that resonate deeply in our contemporary lives.

Speakers

Phillip Campiou

Elder, Driftpile Cree Nation

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
RDP Room 1303

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 | Environmental & Outdoor Education (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 | Social Studies (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 | Mathematics (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 | Science (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