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SPEAKERS ON ZOOM
Four opportunities for learning from the comfort and safety of your own home! There will be time for questions and comments at the end of each presentation.
1. 16 September 2024 Let’s get ready to vote! An ELECTIONS SASKATCHEWAN* update
Katherine Reidel is an election administrator with experience in federal, provincial, and municipal elections across Canada. She has focused on making election information clear and available to everyone. She also helps find interested people to serve as election workers (a job she thinks everyone should try at least once). It was the influence of her teacher parents and high school civics teacher that led her to consider a career in elections. Richard Hall is the Executive Director, Office of the Chief Electoral Officer at Elections Saskatchewan. He has been instrumental in delivering the last three provincial general elections and several by-elections. Richard continuously looks for ways to improve the election experience for all voters, election workers, candidates and political parties. He has had the privilege of watching his own children learn about government and civics from excellent Regina teachers.
Let’s get ready to vote! Join Elections Saskatchewan to learn about what it means to modernize elections for our province, and what you can expect to see this fall during our provincial election. We will also talk about election worker roles that are perfect for retired teachers.
*Elections Saskatchewan is an independent office of the Legislative Assembly, created to plan, organize, deliver and regulate provincial electoral events for the people of Saskatchewan.
2. 9 December 2024 Discover wetland wonders! A Ducks Unlimited Canada webinar
Chuck Deschamps is a biologist with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). He holds an Honours BSc in Wildlife Management from the University of Guelph. During over 30 years with DUC, Chuck has worked with farmers and ranchers delivering conservation farm programs (seeding pasture and hay, developing rotational grazing plans, wetland restoration programs, conserved wetlands and native uplands through purchase and Conservation Easements). He has been responsible for managing DUC’s large marsh projects and seeded upland nesting cover projects in the Quill Lakes area. His current role with DUC is with Industry and Government Relations as a Policy Specialist advocating for wetland conservation.
Wetlands are one of Earth’s most productive ecosystems; they are also one of the Earth’s most threatened ecosystems and are disappearing at an alarming rate. Please join us for a Ducks Unlimited Canada webinar on the Wonders of Saskatchewan’s Wetlands. Chuck will discuss: What is a wetland? Why do wetlands matter? Why are wetlands disappearing? How can we conserve wetlands and mitigate wetland loss?
3. 20 January 2025 Mitigating health consequences re surrendering pets. A pause with Dog PAAWS!
Ayrianna Hrenyk, graduated from the University of Regina Media, Art and Performance (MAP) program; she holds a degree in Performance Theatre preceded by two years in Arts Education. Ayrianna values the health benefits of having a dog in the household. Understanding that pets are family, Aryianna has researched and is dedicated to helping preserve that human — animal bond through difficult times. Mavis Olesen, began and ended a 30 year Regina Board of Education career as a Kindergarten teacher, in between which she served as a teacher to grade 8, consultant, vice principal, principal, assistant superintendent, Ministry of Education secondee and as a lecturer at several universities. Following 1996 retirement she and Jim volunteered for 10 years (over 13) with Mennonite Central Committee as curriculum/instruction and community development facilitators.
Dog PAAWS, created by Ayrianna Hrenyk, Lead Coordinator Developer, and Mavis Oleson, Developer, resulted from a combination of learning about research re separation of seniors and other individuals from their pets, observations as volunteers and personal passion. Harvard University research raised concerns about the health consequences for those with mobility issues surrendering pets due to pet care issues. This passion coupled with a commitment to the value of community and volunteerism sparked the creation of a service to support the care of pets for people with mobility issues.
4. 10 Feb 2025 Four Seasons of Reconciliation! Introduction to an online learning opportunity
Anne Sloboda is a superannuate and lecturer at the UofS where she includes Four Seasons of Reconciliation in every course. Anne has a passion for understanding the learning needs of ALL learners, including the cultural learning needs of Indigenous students. She was one of 13 educators who joined the Ministry of Education learning journey to improve the outcomes of Indigenous students in New Zealand. Anne participated on Saskatchewan’s “Following Their Voices” research team that created the foundation of an innovative professional development program for teachers currently used in many school divisions. Marnie Ross is from the Red Earth Cree Nation and a family of teachers. She is the Coordinator of Learning Supports (Grade 9-12) for Saskatoon Public Schools. When principal of Aden Bowman Collegiate, she was selected as Water Carrier for the 2019-20 school year. This important role supports First Nations ceremonies and activities within the School Division. Marnie created the opportunity for three male students to wear face paint and carry traditional regalia during their graduation ceremony, a result of the school and families working together. Marnie presented Exploring How School-Based Administrators Can Support Indigenous Academic Achievement at the 2024 Saskatchewan Principals’ Short Course.
Anne Sloboda and Marnie Ross will introduce this online learning opportunity. They will share Information and answer questions about what you can expect in the course content as well as the practical pieces of how to get started, logging back in at a later time, and trouble-shooting common challenges (technology, unfamiliarity with online courses). The Four Seasons of Reconciliation program is a series of online courses and modules developed by Reconciliation Education: “These online courses and films provide a comprehensive, customized anti-racist education in line with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action. With you, we aim to promote a renewed relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada through transformative multi-media learning.” The courses can be completed in multiple sittings. There is a quiz after individual modules and 80% is required to open the next module. After the last module/quiz is completed, you are provided a Certificate of Completion (pdf) from the First Nations University of Canada.
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Four opportunities for learning from the comfort and safety of your own home! There will be time for questions and comments at the end of each presentation.
1. 16 September 2024 Let’s get ready to vote! An ELECTIONS SASKATCHEWAN* update
Katherine Reidel is an election administrator with experience in federal, provincial, and municipal elections across Canada. She has focused on making election information clear and available to everyone. She also helps find interested people to serve as election workers (a job she thinks everyone should try at least once). It was the influence of her teacher parents and high school civics teacher that led her to consider a career in elections. Richard Hall is the Executive Director, Office of the Chief Electoral Officer at Elections Saskatchewan. He has been instrumental in delivering the last three provincial general elections and several by-elections. Richard continuously looks for ways to improve the election experience for all voters, election workers, candidates and political parties. He has had the privilege of watching his own children learn about government and civics from excellent Regina teachers.
Let’s get ready to vote! Join Elections Saskatchewan to learn about what it means to modernize elections for our province, and what you can expect to see this fall during our provincial election. We will also talk about election worker roles that are perfect for retired teachers.
*Elections Saskatchewan is an independent office of the Legislative Assembly, created to plan, organize, deliver and regulate provincial electoral events for the people of Saskatchewan.
2. 9 December 2024 Discover wetland wonders! A Ducks Unlimited Canada webinar
Chuck Deschamps is a biologist with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). He holds an Honours BSc in Wildlife Management from the University of Guelph. During over 30 years with DUC, Chuck has worked with farmers and ranchers delivering conservation farm programs (seeding pasture and hay, developing rotational grazing plans, wetland restoration programs, conserved wetlands and native uplands through purchase and Conservation Easements). He has been responsible for managing DUC’s large marsh projects and seeded upland nesting cover projects in the Quill Lakes area. His current role with DUC is with Industry and Government Relations as a Policy Specialist advocating for wetland conservation.
Wetlands are one of Earth’s most productive ecosystems; they are also one of the Earth’s most threatened ecosystems and are disappearing at an alarming rate. Please join us for a Ducks Unlimited Canada webinar on the Wonders of Saskatchewan’s Wetlands. Chuck will discuss: What is a wetland? Why do wetlands matter? Why are wetlands disappearing? How can we conserve wetlands and mitigate wetland loss?
3. 20 January 2025 Mitigating health consequences re surrendering pets. A pause with Dog PAAWS!
Ayrianna Hrenyk, graduated from the University of Regina Media, Art and Performance (MAP) program; she holds a degree in Performance Theatre preceded by two years in Arts Education. Ayrianna values the health benefits of having a dog in the household. Understanding that pets are family, Aryianna has researched and is dedicated to helping preserve that human — animal bond through difficult times. Mavis Olesen, began and ended a 30 year Regina Board of Education career as a Kindergarten teacher, in between which she served as a teacher to grade 8, consultant, vice principal, principal, assistant superintendent, Ministry of Education secondee and as a lecturer at several universities. Following 1996 retirement she and Jim volunteered for 10 years (over 13) with Mennonite Central Committee as curriculum/instruction and community development facilitators.
Dog PAAWS, created by Ayrianna Hrenyk, Lead Coordinator Developer, and Mavis Oleson, Developer, resulted from a combination of learning about research re separation of seniors and other individuals from their pets, observations as volunteers and personal passion. Harvard University research raised concerns about the health consequences for those with mobility issues surrendering pets due to pet care issues. This passion coupled with a commitment to the value of community and volunteerism sparked the creation of a service to support the care of pets for people with mobility issues.
4. 10 Feb 2025 Four Seasons of Reconciliation! Introduction to an online learning opportunity
Anne Sloboda is a superannuate and lecturer at the UofS where she includes Four Seasons of Reconciliation in every course. Anne has a passion for understanding the learning needs of ALL learners, including the cultural learning needs of Indigenous students. She was one of 13 educators who joined the Ministry of Education learning journey to improve the outcomes of Indigenous students in New Zealand. Anne participated on Saskatchewan’s “Following Their Voices” research team that created the foundation of an innovative professional development program for teachers currently used in many school divisions. Marnie Ross is from the Red Earth Cree Nation and a family of teachers. She is the Coordinator of Learning Supports (Grade 9-12) for Saskatoon Public Schools. When principal of Aden Bowman Collegiate, she was selected as Water Carrier for the 2019-20 school year. This important role supports First Nations ceremonies and activities within the School Division. Marnie created the opportunity for three male students to wear face paint and carry traditional regalia during their graduation ceremony, a result of the school and families working together. Marnie presented Exploring How School-Based Administrators Can Support Indigenous Academic Achievement at the 2024 Saskatchewan Principals’ Short Course.
Anne Sloboda and Marnie Ross will introduce this online learning opportunity. They will share Information and answer questions about what you can expect in the course content as well as the practical pieces of how to get started, logging back in at a later time, and trouble-shooting common challenges (technology, unfamiliarity with online courses). The Four Seasons of Reconciliation program is a series of online courses and modules developed by Reconciliation Education: “These online courses and films provide a comprehensive, customized anti-racist education in line with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action. With you, we aim to promote a renewed relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada through transformative multi-media learning.” The courses can be completed in multiple sittings. There is a quiz after individual modules and 80% is required to open the next module. After the last module/quiz is completed, you are provided a Certificate of Completion (pdf) from the First Nations University of Canada.
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