Saskatchewan Association for Community Education (SACE) Conference “The Changing Face of Community Education” April 29-May 1, 2015 – University of Regina Keynote Speakers Wab Kinew Wab Kinew (pron: WOB ka-NOO) is a one-of-a-kind talent, named by Postmedia News as one of “9 Aboriginal movers and shakers you should know”. He is the interim Associate Vice-President for Indigenous Relations at The University of Winnipeg and a correspondent with Aljazeera America. George Lafond As member of the Muskeg Lake (Treaty 6) Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, George believes that reconciliation is a key theme for the work of this generation of leaders and that building a common understanding of the treaty relationship, treaty history and the spirit and intent of treaties is at the core of what reconciliation means. 1 Outline of Session Topics and Tours Session Topic Session Topic Following Their Voices - Following Their Voices” is a Treaty Education High School –Sandra will research based initiative, designed to engage and share her experiences with Indigenizing support students through improved relationships curricula at the high school level to Treaty with their teachers that will result in increased First Education across K to 12. Sandra will also share Nations and Métis educational achievement and her use of technology to advance opportunities higher rates of Grade 12 graduation. Participants for professional development and student will learn about the inspiration and origin of the learning. Participants will walk away with ideas initiative as well as be introduced to the ‘voices’ of to use or share within their schools and division. Saskatchewan Indigenous youth that are providing Presenter: Sandra Bellegarde insight as to how to finally close the ‘achievement gap’ Presenter: Russell Fayant RCSD Learning Online: Exploring the Virtual Adventures in the Teenage Brain – Session will Classroom – Participants will learn about the help participants better understand the nature Regina Catholic School Division Learning Online of adolescent substance use and abuse as well program and how it is designed to meet the needs as the problems caused and exacerbated by it. of the 21st century high school student. Presenter: Rand Teed Presenter: Wade Hackl Help Me Tell My Story - Aski is a puppet who uses 11 & Under Initiative – The 11 and Under an ipad. He works with K and Grade 1 students to Initiative (11UI) is a collaborative partnership help them with a holistic assessment of their aimed at supporting children under the age of speaking, preferences and who they interact with. 12 who are exhibiting behaviour that puts them This program looks at the early stages of at risk for criminal involvement or are at assessment for young learners in a fun oriented increased risk for victimization. way. There are many other supports that have The 11UI collaborative partnership includes been created to assist teachers and parents to commitment from: Regina Public Schools; help support learning. People will want to attend Regina Catholic Schools; the Regina Police because it is fun and an easy way to gather many Service; the Ministry of Social Services; Regina ideas on how you can assist young learners. The Qu’Appelle Health Region Child and Youth learning activities include the home, the school, Services (Randall Kinship Centre); and Regina and the community and all of the people that the Qu’Appelle Health Region Mental Health and students interact with. Addiction Services (Addiction Services). Presenters: Calvin Racette & Laurie Gatzke Presenters: Alison Janeczko & Vicky Conway Newcomer Welcome Center – This session will RAMP - RAMP was established as a restorative give an overview of the services provided to new justice process, delivered by Aboriginal people, Canadian students. Assessment procedures, for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people placement decisions, and role of the Center in who come into conflict with the law. RAMP school board policy/procedures will be discussed. brings people and resources together in an Presenter: Leanne Meija effort to repair the harm that has been done with the commission of an offense. This process is a viable alternative to the formal court process. 2 REACH/RQHD – REACH serves as an umbrella association for a wide range of healthy food programs. Our programs are delivered through over 150 organizations and schools to ensure that all people in the community have access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food. Children's Justice Centre - signs of abuse, how to report, the process, etc. *Youth in Trauma Presenter: Isabel Solano *Youth Gangs Presenter: Spurgeon Root *Renewed Treaty Education K-9 Presenter: Susan Beaudin Good Grief – This session relates to strategies to implement trauma counseling for youth in a school setting Presenters: Regina Catholic School Division Counselors *Watch for session/tour descriptions to be posted soon *Generational Circumstance Presenter: Dr. Carrie Bourassa *Self Declaration Presenter: Sarah Longman *Aboriginal Advocates in Regina Public Schools Presenters: Russell Paskimen & Rick Desjarlais Optional Tours Friday, May 1, 1-3PM (bussing will be arranged, departure from the U of R Education Building) Miller Catholic High Early Years Family Centre *Campus Regina Public School Multicultural @ Scott Collegiate & Room & Sacred Heart Regina Public Schools Community School PreK Cultural Room Site Visit Please go to www.communityschools.ca conference link for registration information. Credit card options are now available. Please see page 3 (below) for “Conference at a Glance” 3 SCSA – 2015 Conference at a Glance The Changing Face of Community Education April 29- May 1, 2015 Regina, SK Wednesday, April 29, 2015 University of Regina – 3737 Wascana Parkway 7:00 – 9:00 pm Registration – Meet & Greet The Owl Students Union Building Pub & Restaurant Thursday, April 30, 2015 University of Regina Education Building 7:30 - 8:45 am Registration - Education Building Foyer Continental Breakfast - Riddell Centre, University of Regina 8:45 – 9:00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks – Education Auditorium 9:00 – 10:30 Keynote Address – Wab Kinew 10:30 – 10:45 Break 10:45 – 12:00 Concurrent Break-out Sessions 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch - Riddell Centre, University of Regina 1:00 – 2:15 Concurrent Break-out Sessions 2:15 – 2:30 Break 2:30 – 3:45 Concurrent Break-out Sessions 4:00 – 4:30 SCSA – Annual General Meeting location TBA 4:30 – 6:00 Social – Education Building Foyer Friday, May 1, 2015 University of Regina Education Building 8:00 - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast 9:00 - 10:15 Concurrent Break-out Sessions 10:15 - 10:30 Break 10:30 - 11:30 Keynote: George Lafond – Education Auditorium 11:30 - 11:45 Closing Remarks 11:45 – 1:00 Lunch on your own 1:00 - 3:30 Optional Tours – or travel time home Please see www.communityschools.ca – conference link to register 4
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