Awasis Conference Registration Package



2020 AWȂSIS Inter-Agency Education Conference

April 29, 30, May 1, 2020 Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

306-242-1440

Conference info:

Box 30024 Saskatoon, SK S7L 7M6

Debbie: 306-290-6068 (Exhibitor tables/Conference Information) Elaine: 306-292-7911 (Registrations)

e-mail us at: awasisconf@ Fax: (306) 249-9585

STF Special Subject Council

Achieving Our Goals Through Reconciliation

Registration Package on line

In Person Registration Wednesday April 29th 2-8, Thursday 8-4, May 1st Friday 8-12

Courtyard Room in the Saskatoon Inn

Thursday Greeting: 8:30 a.m.

THURSDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER

(for ALL Delegates) 8:30- 10:00 a.m.

Dr. Herman Michell

Friday Greeting: 8:30 a.m.

FRIDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER

(for ALL Delegates) 8:30- 10:00 a.m.

Dr. Kevin Lewis

Thursday 7:30 a.m. Pipe Ceremony (Room 234)

8:30-10:00 a.m. Greetings & Continental Breakfast with the Keynote in Ballroom A, B, C

10:15-11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions

11:45-12:45 Lunch (In Ballrooms) (extra lunch tickets available for purchase - $25.00)

1:00 – 3:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Friday 7:30 a.m. Pipe Ceremony (Room 234)

8:30-10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast with the Keynote in Ballroom A, B, C

10:15-11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions

11:45-12:45 Lunch (In Ballrooms) (extra lunch tickets available for purchase - $25.00)

1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions

Thursday April 30th

7:30 Pipe Ceremony - Room 234

8:30: Greetings

8:45-10:00 Breakfast with the Keynote Saskatoon Inn Ballroom A & B

Keynote: Dr. Herman Michell

The presentation by Dr. Herman Michell is focused on land-based education from a Woodland Cree perspective. His talk is influenced by his cultural roots and ancestral teachings that stem from a long line of land-based peoples that have occupied northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba since pre-contact times. The Six Seasons of Trappers, Hunters, Fish Harvesters, and Gatherers are used as a curriculum framework to develop activities that reinforce mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical development.

Dr. Michell shares the view that land-based education is not a trend, but a life-giving force that is critical to decolonization and survival of the Woodlands Cree. The land is both teacher and healer. It is important to understand the underlying philosophical teachings of First Nations people while making links with local communities, worldview, language, values, stories, cultural way of life, and contemporary subjects.

Dr. Michell has published numerous books and articles. He grew up on Reindeer Lake and is a member of the Barren Lands First Nation. In 2008, he completed a PhD in Education from University of Regina in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Cree culture and science education. He graduated with a Master Degree in Education from the University of British Columbia in 1998. He also completed graduate course work in Education Psychology and Special Education from both UBC and the University of Manitoba. Dr. Michell initially obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Winnipeg in 1990

#100 Smudge Ceremony Clayton Sutherland Room 234

Smudging is a spiritual way to cleanse a person, place or an object of negative energies, spirits or influences. The smudging ceremony involves the burning of special, sacred plants and herbal resins, then, either passing an object through the resulting smoke, or fanning the smoke around a person or place. Participants will participate in a smudge ceremony and discuss protocol of ceremonies.

#101 Follow Up to the Keynote Dr Herman Michell Ballroom A

This session will continue talking about Land-based education, which will include a power point.

#102 Inspired Action Motivation and Consulting Tammie Leonard Ballroom B

This presentation is based on a journal I wrote for self-talk which is being used in schools, addictions centers and youth facilities, by social workers and councillors. It uses the power of 52 affirmations to improve self-talk through discussions, writing and drawings. The presentation includes ways in which the journal can be used but more importantly how we can improve our self-talk at any age. It covers everything from self-harm, social media, bullying, grief and goal setting to name but a few. It is a powerful and engaging session and gives the participants real tools to take back to the classroom and real life.

#103 Indigenous Mathematics: Truth vs. Reconciliation

Dr. E. Doolittle Ballroom C

There are underlying inconsistencies between school mathematics and Indigenous thought which must be addressed, let along reconciled, before Indigenous people can whole-heartedly adopt mathematics education into their lives. Dr. Edward Doolittle, Assoc. Professor of Mathematics at First Nations University of Canada, will explore how the concepts of Indigenous Mathematics, truth, and reconciliation interact in mathematics education using examples such as the math bundle, creation stories, and residential school mathematics.

#104 Traditional Games in the Classroom

Lamarr Oksasikewiyin Canadian Room

This hands-on dynamic presentation will focus on achieving outcomes in the curriculum using Traditional Games. The session will be focused on games and curriculum links.

#105 Intergenerational Trauma, Addictions and Resilience Erin Parenteau Brass Lantern Room

I will focus on Intergenerational Trauma and Intergenerational Resilience (Personal Testimony) & Addictions, Children of Alcoholics (ACOA). This topic is important to learn as many youths are impacted by trauma and might struggle to learn. I will also talk about ACOA as it will relate to adults in the room and by learning your own triggers you can recognize them in others. I will speak about how to begin to heal and break the cycle of trauma, focus on how to help someone to begin their traditional healing journey and the traits of an ACOA/COA.

#106 The Secret Families keep about Suicide

Flo Lavallie Alberta Room

Silence is a lonely and costly choice. Suicide is stigmatized by our society; others may see suicide as a sign of a flawed family. Shame, guilt and sadness can cause a person to withdraw from activities and isolation may create depression. Healing is a long process. Tragedy forces us into pain and change.

#107 Miywasin ta pahpihk – Laughter is Good Randy Morin Manitoba Room

I will be talking about the healing aspects of language and culture especially around humor. I will be sharing funny stories and memes as well as showing the audience some techniques and skills to storytelling. I will also be doing some group activities to promote healing and laughter.

#108 An Aboriginal Way of Life Marge Reynolds BC Room

In this session, I will share teachings about the Aboriginal way of life from my lived experience. In this sacred circle, I will include the traditional life skills that have helped families to strengthen their parenting. The Circle of Life teachings is a concept based on balance and harmony. It is important to maintain balance and harmony in today’s busy world where there are many distractions. This session will help youth and those working with families to better understand the concepts of an Aboriginal way of life.

#201 Social & Emotional Development in Children Under Six Brent Williams Ballroom A

This presentation will provide evidence-based interventions to address social, emotional, and behavioural issues in the toddler and pre-school years. Strategies and recommendations will be provided to address concerns such as: tantrums and meltdowns (they’re different!), emotional and self-regulation, aggression (even biting!), activity completion, transitions between tasks/activities, safety behaviours, and social interactions.

#202 Fostering Independence and the Use of Visual Strategies

Debbie Waring & Julia Drabble Manitoba Room

Did you know that visual strategies aren’t just for students and intensive needs? This interactive session will explain the importance of visuals as a quality core instruction strategy for all students and all grade levels within your classrooms. We will demonstrate the many uses for visual strategies and how you can incorporate them into your day, as well as adapt them for various age levels. You will leave this session with practical strategies and materials that you can use in your classrooms the next day!

#203 Learning Indigenous Languages Through our Children’s Eyes

Celia Deschambeault Ballroom B

This presentation workshop will walk you through how to teach Indigenous languages through the eyes of our children. Instructional language methods: ASUA/TPR will be modeled combined with sign language. PWIM will be used to teach reading and writing. Resources such as games & books will be modelled by the children.

 

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#300 Smudge Ceremony Clayton Sutherland Room 234

Smudging is a spiritual way to cleanse a person, place or an object of negative energies, spirits or influences. The smudging ceremony involves the burning of special, sacred plants and herbal resins, then, either passing an object through the resulting smoke, or fanning the smoke around a person or place. Participants will participate in a smudge ceremony and discuss protocol of ceremonies.

#301 Interactive Games Elaine Sutherland Ballroom C

We all have times throughout our school day, where we have 10 (or 30) minutes to keep our students busy. Our students might need a body break, or we need a quick game to teach in phys-ed. In this session, we will play some games and do activities that you can use in your classroom, the hallway, the boot room, outside or the gym. These activities can be used at any time, with any grade, and for any amount of time. Come ready to move, play, and have some fun! (You will also leave with a handout of these activities.)

#302 MMIWG25 “Their Voices Will Guide Us”

Darlene R. Okemaysim-Sicotte Brass Lantern

To engage learners about resilience, truth, hope, solidarity and justice. Learning about The Guide will allow teachers and learners for student empowerment to change perceptions and serve as Calls for Action with 5 main sections. From background information, creating ethical space, and general MMIWG25 terminology.

#303 Flashcard Games for Learning Fun Colleen Harron Alberta Room

Flashcards are more than just drill and review. Come play some classroom games using flashcards. These games require very little set up to use and are great learning tools for all grades.

#304 Inspiring Your Inclusive Classroom Brenda Gabriel BC Room

Join the Rick Hansen Foundation School Program for a resource-filled session on improving student well-being by building disability awareness, inclusion and citizenship skills in your classroom. The Rick Hansen Foundation School Program is important in promoting an inclusive climate and a learning environment where all students see themselves capable of making a difference. These resources identify and demonstrate the strength, abilities and diversity of all people, and the importance of removing barriers.

#305 Destressing Through Self Care Charlotte Ross Canadian Room

Learn the importance of self-care while destressing from life’s challenges. In this session you will experience strategies and techniques to lower your stress level, have fun and practice self-care. Come prepared to laugh, to practice and to learn new ways of destressing. Charlotte brings two decades of experience in alternative & traditional methods of self-care and destressing techniques.

#400 Smudge Ceremony Clayton Sutherland Room 234

Smudging is a spiritual way to cleanse a person, place or an object of negative energies, spirits or influences. The smudging ceremony involves the burning of special, sacred plants and herbal resins, then, either passing an object through the resulting smoke, or fanning the smoke around a person or place. Participants will participate in a smudge ceremony and discuss protocol of ceremonies.

#401 Embracing Health-Making Self-Care a Routine Flo Lavallie Brass Lantern

Society values self – reliance and putting others first. Exercise daily means action to your day. The body is rhythms that are governed by light. I help many people who are under stressful situations, work related relationship issues and financial issues. There are many benefits to self-care. Let us discuss these lifestyles routines in a participatory manner.

#402 Medicine and Reconciliation Nicky Standinghorn Ballroom C

An intro to our traditional medicines and how can we help ourselves to heal ourselves.

#403 Strengthening Animal-Human Relationships: Pathways to Indigenous Wellness M.J. Barrett Alberta Room

In order to help strengthen and revitalize human relations with animals and share knowledge across generations, we facilitated the delivery of two animal-human relationship workshops. As we moved from the first exploratory workshop to the second more culturally adapted version, we recorded and analyzed hours of facilitate activities, interviews, and stories that were shared. This session will share our research findings about the role of animals in holistic Indigenous wellness, as well as highlight key workshop activities leading to teaching about and deepening connections with animals. The activities are suitable for both classroom and agency use, and adaptable to many age groups, including both youth and adults.

#404 Utilize an Elder/Cultural Advisor in the classroom.

Mary Lee BC Room

I will teach about the protocol of how to approach an elder so you will feel comfortable using the protocol on your own. We will discuss topics that you can ask an Elder; discuss men’s and women’s teachings; and have time for questions and answers.

#405 Indigenous Language Revitalization: Planning for a Healthy Future Charlotte Ross Canadian Room

Indigenous language teachers play critical roles in the community to preserve and share their languages.  This session will provide a history of legislated language and cultural loss in Canada as necessary background information.  The Indigenous Languages Act (2019) affirms the right to protect our Indigenous languages and reflects the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as well as celebrating 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages by UNESCO. What actions are needed at the community level to embrace Indigenous language planning? How does Indigenous language use impact the health of an individual, a family, and a community? In this session, you will learn about the important role we can all play in celebrating our Indigenous languages while having fun doing it.

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Friday May 1st

7:30 Pipe Ceremony - Room 234

8:30: Greetings

8:30-10:00 Breakfast with the Keynote Saskatoon Inn Ballroom A & B

Keynote: Dr. Kevin Lewis

Structure and historical importance of Indigenous languages in Canada and North America

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This keynote will cover information about our languages and their structure. How to teach them as polysynthetic languages. The importance of using them in our homes all the way to the House of Commons. 

Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis is a nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) instructor, researcher and writer. Dr. Lewis has worked with higher learning institutions within the Prairie Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in the areas of Cree Language Development and Instructional methodologies. His research interests include language and policy development, second language teaching methodologies, teacher education programming, and environmental education. For the past 15 years, Dr. Lewis has been working with community schools in promoting land and language-based education and is founder of kâniyâsihk Culture Camps () a non-profit organization focused on holistic community well-being and co-developer of Land-Based Cree Immersion School kâ-nêyâsihk mîkiwâhpa. Dr. Lewis is from Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. 

#500 Smudge Ceremony Clayton Sutherland Room 234

Smudging is a spiritual way to cleanse a person, place or an object of negative energies, spirits or influences. The smudging ceremony involves the burning of special, sacred plants and herbal resins, then, either passing an object through the resulting smoke, or fanning the smoke around a person or place. Participants will participate in a smudge ceremony and discuss protocol of ceremonies.

#501 Planning, Organizing, Canvassing, Engaging and Communicating the Benefits of Indigenous Languages within our Communities and Nations Dr. Kevin Lewis Ballroom A

This session will share information about ways to engage our communities. Share information about the Immersion School, Culture Camps and ongoing research in this area of land-based Immersion School Programming.

#502 Cancelled

#503 Traditional Games Make & Take Session Lamarr Oksasikewiyin Ballroom C

This hands-on dynamic presentation will focus on achieving outcomes in the curriculum using Traditional Games. This presentation will be a make and take, focused on numeracy.

#504 Cross Curriculum Activities Malvina Iron Canadian Room In this presentation, you will learn how to make cross curricular connections to Social Studies and English Language Arts. I will show you how to do this using interactive activities and drama. You will learn the goals and outcomes connecting Social Studies and English Language Arts to listening, reading, writing and speaking.

#505 Make and Take Talking Sticks/Stone Denise George Brass Lantern

In this interactive workshop, you will make a talking stick and a talking stone. We will work through some Legends to show you how they are used in a big or small group setting. They can be used in the classroom for storytelling, in theatre or for drama, and in age group.

#506 The History of Saskatchewan First Nations Child Welfare Shelley Thomas Prokop Alberta Room

The Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute created an educational video on the History of Sk First Nations Child Welfare. The video features First Nation Elders, Knowledge Keepers, retired Social Workers, and Academics to name a few – that speak to some of the key eras in the historical timeline of FN child welfare including: impacts of gov’t legislation, policies and practices, intergenerational child welfare, the historical and current family system and the value and need to recognize FN culture and identity. This is used to complement resources by the broader community who desire to access professional resources developed by First Nations, which are about First Nation child welfare.

#507 Using Dolls to Heal Trauma Marie Linklater Manitoba Room

As children, we embraced our nurturing by playing with homemade dolls. Residential schools disrupted our development in so many ways. I started making my own dolls for use in parenting sessions. I have collected over 28 different types of dolls that I use to inspire hope, respect and to also celebrate the multicultural society we live in. I have been using my homemade dolls in helping youth and families to heal their trauma and will share what I know about the importance of family and belonging.

#508 Global Citizenship Education – Gender Equity Sue Deranger, Amy Bosche BC Room

Introduction of our Global Citizenship 4 part module series (free resource for educators that meets Sask Curriculum outcomes) with a focus on our newest module: Gender Equity, and how to use it in the classroom.

#600 The Stonechild Inquiry – My Experience and the Lessons Learned Ernie Louttit Ballroom B

During the session I talk about my involvement with the Stonechild Inquiry, the events leading up to it and the teachable lessons learned for educators.

#601 Play Therapy Laverne Laliberte Ballroom C

Play Therapy is another approach to counseling children. Play Therapy is a voice for children who do not have the cognitive ability or language development to process trauma. Play is to the child what words are to adults. I introduce the concept of Play Therapy and then I have another presentation where I speak to how I incorporate Indigenous culture through Play.

#602 Exploration of Treaty Education in Early Learning

Rhonda Smallchild, Delvin Kanewiyakiho Ballroom A

Explore Provincial Treaty Education Outcomes through an Early Learning Lens. Educators will have greater understanding of their role in implementing the treaty outcomes at an Early Learning level and resources available to help support the teaching of the treaty outcomes. Invitations will be set up to give participants the opportunity to explore and discuss ideas on implementing fun, interactive and engaging activities for the classroom. Using Culturally Responsive and Relational Pedagogy; Educators will continue to develop relationships of care and honouring the presence and individuality of each student, recognize and affirms one another’s spirit and maintain consistent relationships with students’ families and support systems.

#603 Suicide Prevention Clayton Sutherland Canadian Room

Suicide affects everyone in the community. We all need to do our part in helping students cope with the pain of suicide. In our community, we are helping the student deal with their emotions by using the arts – music. The students from Beardy’s & Okemasis wrote spoken word poetry. They wrote what they felt and how they can help others in suicide prevention. The students took their poetry and spent the day in the recording studio to make a song. Using that, we started on the road to recovery and healing. This session will help show you how you can make a difference in your community, to reach out and help those affected by suicide

#604 Technology and Networks Supporting Education Myrna Martyniuk, Elgin Bunston Brass Lantern

Improvements have been made to the provincial education network to support online learning. See what’s new in the resources and supports provided by the Ministry of Education, including the technology tools, teaching materials, resources and network supports for schools. Streaming video, web conferencing, library resources, and professional learning groups, along with many other tools are available to you through the ministry. This session will provide an overview of these network and web-based technologies to support your classrooms.

#605 Bringing Nehiyawewin Home Belinda Daniel Manitoba Room

Describes a weekly evening dinner embodied with the Cree language tooled by the Task based method and the Direct Method. Speaking and listening is meaningful, purposeful and authentic in a space and place we all have, a kitchen/dining area. The goal is for learners to take the “language use” home. This model can be adapted for all indigenous language groups.

#606 Growing Up Multilingual Malvina Iron BC Room

One of the major concerns of parents with respect to their children’s education tends to revolve around language. What is the language of instruction, and is it the same language that children have acquired in their own home? If the teacher’s linguistic and cultural background is different from the child, the worry is the child will be at a disadvantage for academic success. This presentation will outline research and the benefits of growing up multilingual.

AWȂSIS Inter-Agency Aboriginal

Education Conference

April 29, 30 and May 1, 2020 Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Conference info:

STF Special Subject Council

REGISTRATION FORM

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address: _________________________________________________________________________

City/Town: ________________________________________Province: _____________________________

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Work Information: (write in full form – please do not abbreviate) STF Member: Yes or No (circle one)

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STF Member____ Band School___ Government Organization ____ Daycare______ Other_____

Teaching certificate Number:______________

Registration Rate Elder Rate (60+) & *Student Rate

*High School & Full Time Undergraduate

1 day $200.00 1 day $150.00

2 days $350.00 2 days $300.00

Total Amount: $________________

If paying by cheque: (please make cheque payable to AWÂSIS CONFERENCE)

Box 30024

Saskatoon, SK

S7L 7M6

If paying by credit card: please Email registration to awasisconf@

OR Fax registration to 306-249-9585

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Payment can be made at the time of registration, or you can pay in person at the conference.

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Thursday APRIL 30

Continental breakfast with the KeyNote Ballrooms A & B 8:30-10:00 a.m. - all delegates welcome

Thursday Session Times Number System 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice

Thursday (75 minutes) 10:15 -11:30 am 100 Series ________ ________ ________

Thursday (afternoon-Half Day) 1:00-3:45 200 Series ________ ________ ________

OR * Thursday afternoon: choose either the ½ day or the two 75 minute sessions

Thursday (75 min) 1:00-2:15 p.m. 300 Series ________ ________ ________

Thursday (75 min) 2:30-3:45 p.m. 400 Series ________ ________ ________

Friday Session Times Number System 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice

Friday May 1st

Continental breakfast with the KeyNote Ballrooms A & B 8:30-10:00 a.m. - all delegates welcome

Friday (75 minutes) 10:15 - 11:30 am 500 Series ________ ________ ________

Friday (75 minutes) 1:00-2:15 pm 600 Series ________ ________ ________

Pre-registrations are encouraged. Registration confirmation will then be emailed to you. Payment confirmation will also be in the e-mail (paid/unpaid); and at the conference in the registration room.

Onsite registration: Wednesday 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Courtyard Room

Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00pm Courtyard Room

Friday 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Courtyard Room

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Awâsis Conference

Box 30024, Saskatoon, SK FAX: 306-249-9585

S7L 7M6

OR e-mail at awasisconf@

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