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Thursday, May 8
 

3:15pm MDT

Ani to Pisi - Creating Community on the Land LIMITED
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT
203
You will learn to facilitate an embodiment of the traditional Blackfoot story, “Ani to Pisi,” by Clement Bear Chief. This activity promotes Decolonization and Truth and Reconciliation. It is a powerful story, rooted in Indigenous teachings, offering universal lessons that resonate across everyday life, centring on caring for one another, creating community and connectedness. Mount Royal University students, working alongside and with permission from Siksika Elder Roy Bear Chief have developed a toolkit to create a holistic and interactive learning experience that according to Roy, must take place on the land. Participants will have the opportunity to bring this to life through a collaborative outdoor activity known as the Human Spider Web, a creation by Roy Bear Chief. Participants are invited to access the toolkit (which is free of charge) for their own schools and settings. Elder Roy Bear Chief will be attendance and has a dream of Ani to Pisi being shared throughout turtle island.
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Michelle Bamford

Calgary Board of Education
Michelle Bamford is an experienced teacher with the Calgary Board of Education. She has been devoted to learning about Indigenous ways of knowing and being through creating relationships with intent on Truth and Reconciliation. Having authored a chapter in the 2023 release "Truth... Read More →
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Therese Wiart Jenkinson

Mount Royal University
Therese Wiart Jenkinson served for 18 years as primarily a kindergarten teacher in Alberta schools. In partnership with her sister, they renovated a 1912 historic home in Red Deer to open an early childhood preschool childcare in which she was a director and early childhood educator... Read More →
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT
203

8:30pm MDT

Indigenous Perspectives: Short Film Showcase on Environmental Issues Across Canada LIMITED
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
203
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Education and Ocean School invite you to a screening of four short films that highlight Indigenous knowledge and perspectives on environmental issues across Canada.

Experience the Haudenosaunee Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen (Thanksgiving Address) delivered by Akwesasne youth, witness the Haíɫzaqv people's call for sustainable ocean harvesting, explore the Inuit's innovative adaptations to rapidly changing ice conditions in Nunatsiavut, and delve into a visually striking Mi'kmaw animation chronicling the history of cod fishing.

Educators will receive accompanying classroom resources for each film, and both an NFB producer and an experienced teacher will be present to discuss the films and answer questions.

Join us for an evening of learning and dialogue as we engage with stories that connect cultures and generations, emphasizing our shared responsibility to the environment.

  • The films are about 7 minutes each. This session include some time for q&a / discussion to bring the session to 60 min.
  • Popcorn will be provided!

Speakers
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Heather DeLangran

Education Producer, National Film Board of Canada
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm MDT
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Friday, May 9
 

11:00am MDT

Empowering Schools: A Comprehensive School Health Approach to Climate Change
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
203
Climate change poses a severe threat to the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. Research indicates that extreme weather events and the stress linked to climate change can negatively impact young people's mental health, academic performance, and levels of physical activity. Schools can play a crucial role in tackling these issues. One model to utilize is the Comprehensive School Health (CSH) model, which is built on four essential pillars: teaching and learning, social and physical environment, healthy school policy, and partnerships and services. In this workshop, participants will brainstorm innovative programs, policies, and practices aimed at addressing climate change within each pillar of the CSH model. Using a CSH model can help alleviate climate anxiety and empower students with the skills needed to face environmental challenges.
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Brenton Button

Assistant Professor, University of Winnipeg
Brenton Button is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg, Canada. He is also a qualified K-12 teacher. His research interests include factors influencing children’s health during the school day, outdoor education, and rural health. Brenton... Read More →
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT
203

3:15pm MDT

How Outdoor and Environmental Education Empowers Participants to Address Climate Change & Other Global Environmental Challenges LIMITED
Friday May 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT
203
In this indoor workshop, Grant will explore the critical link between having positive and repeated outdoor experiences and developing the will and empowerment to address climate change and other pressing environmental problems. There will be a brief overview of the pressing need to address climate change on a systemic basis. Much of this presentation will be slide-based, portraying a wide range of outdoor experiences that engage and empower. Grant will also draw from his recently published book entitled "Outdoor Magic: The Power of Nature Connection." Breakout group discussions will also enable participants to flesh out and personalize
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Grant Linney

Climate Reality Project Canada
Grant Linney is an actively retired outdoor and environmental educator. In a career spanning six decades, he has connected children of all ages (+ adults) to nature through hands-on experiential education in all four seasons. He has won numerous teaching and environmental awards at... Read More →
Friday May 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT
203
 
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