Name: Connecting with Nature: Fostering Global and Climate Literacy through the EducationNatureNexus Program
Start: 2025-03-07T10:30:00-0700
End: 2025-03-07T11:40:00-0700

Greetings and a warm welcome to the 2025 Mighty Peace Teachers’ Convention!

📝 We are currently accepting applications for exhibitors for our 2025 Convention.

Convention will be held at Charles Spencer High School (CS) and St. Joseph Catholic High School (SJ), with some off-site sessions as well.

Here are a few key points to get you started:

Keeping informed about MPTC 2025- The most up to date information is posted on our website and in our Facebook Group. Keep an eye on our posts and emails for upcoming social events, speakers, and contests. These opportunities will provide valuable insights, resources, and networking possibilities.
Read the February Newsletter.
Build your schedule - Be sure to read the descriptions!: Please note that adding a session to your schedule DOES NOT guarantee you a seat in the room. We allow attendees to select multiple sessions per time slot when creating their schedule to allow for maximum flexibility on the day of Convention. All sessions are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated in the session description. Some sessions are double sessions and some require pre-registration and may have a fee to cover costs of materials. Please read and follow the instructions in the descriptions. We are excited to include several off-site sessions this year, so be sure to check the location as well.

3. New schedule - There are four time slots when sessions are held on each day. Sessions are 70 minutes long and there is 20 minutes between sessions to allow time to get to the other venue(s) if necessary.
Session 1: 9am-10:10am
Session 2: 10:30am-11:40am
Lunch 11:40am-12:40pm
Session 3: 12:40pm-1:50pm
Session 4: 2:10pm-3:20pm

Teachers’ Conventions are organized by volunteer teachers from each of the participating locals.
If you are interested in joining the MPTCA Board, please contact your local president.

Friday March 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:40am MST

SJ 135

The EducationNatureNexus program stands at the intersection of global education and climate education, offering a transformative framework for engaging students in understanding their role within local and global ecosystems. Developed through a partnership between the Centre for Global Education (based in Edmonton), the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and UNESCO, this innovative program aims to empower educators to incorporate nature stewardship and conservation into their teaching practices, ensuring that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the pressing environmental challenges of our time.

In this session, participants will explore the foundational principles of the EducationNatureNexus program and examine how it connects students to the critical issues surrounding climate change and biodiversity loss. Educators will discover ways to create immersive learning experiences that not only address environmental concerns but also emphasize the interconnectedness of all life on Earth, fostering a sense of responsibility and engagement in global citizenship.

Session Objectives:
1. Critical Thinking
2. Interdisciplinary Strategies
3. Inquiry-based learning

Speakers

Sarah Flynn

Executive Director, Centre for Global Education

Sarah Flynn is the Executive Director for the Centre for Global Education. She has a BSc in Molecular Genetics, an MA in Sociology, and is currently completing a PhD in Sociology at the University of Alberta. Sarah has worked in biomedical and clinical research and was formerly the... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:40am MST
SJ 135 10520 68 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB

Division 4/ Grades 10-12, Environmental & Outdoor Education, Reflection/Collaboration, Social Studies

MPTCA 2025

Sarah Flynn

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