SACE – Conference 2015

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SACE – Conference 2015
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.
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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.
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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”
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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
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