MPTCA 2025: Full Schedule

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

MPTC Wifi password: Mighty2025

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.

10:30am MST

Spirit of the Metis

Thursday March 6, 2025 10:30am - 11:40am MST

CS MOD 5

Post-Convention Survey

The Metis are a people of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry with a distinct and rich culture different from other Indigenous peoples. Participants will learn about the historical impact and significance the Metis have had on the development of Canada. An understanding and definition of the Metis identity will be defined and the importance and significance of traditional Metis cultural items will be shown.

Session Objectives:
1. Metis history and cultural knowledge

Speakers

Brian St. Germain

Indigenous Education

Brian St. Germain was born and raised in Red Deer and recently retired from Red Deer Public Schools after 42 years of teaching. The last 12 years as a lead teacher with FNMI Learning Services. He also serves as an Indigenous Education PD Facilitator with the ATA. Brian is Cree First... Read More →

Thursday March 6, 2025 10:30am - 11:40am MST
CS MOD 5 20 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB

12:40pm MST

Indigenous Veterans and My Cree Father's POW Experience

Thursday March 6, 2025 12:40pm - 1:50pm MST

CS MOD 5

Post-Convention Survey

Information on the war efforts of Indigenous soldiers and their treatment upon their return to Canada. The session will also highlight the personal story of Cpl. Alphonse St.Germain and his time spent as a POW in Italy and Germany. A story of resilience and determination to survive and create a stable life for his family despite many unique obstacles.

Session Objectives:
1. Participants will learn more about the forgotten war efforts of Canada's Indigenous soldiers

Speakers

Brian St. Germain

Indigenous Education

Thursday March 6, 2025 12:40pm - 1:50pm MST
CS MOD 5 20 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB

Administration, Diversity Equity & Human Rights, Indigenous Education, Social Studies | Division 2/ Grades 4-6, Diversity Equity & Human Rights, Indigenous Education, Social Studies | Division 3/ Grades 7-9, Diversity Equity & Human Rights, Indigenous Education, Social Studies | Division 4/ Grades 10-12, Diversity Equity & Human Rights, Indigenous Education, Social Studies

2:10pm MST

Role of Community-based Organizations in Indigenous Education

Thursday March 6, 2025 2:10pm - 3:20pm MST

CS MOD 5

Post-Convention Survey

Join Alberta Native Friendship Centres to explore how community-based non-profits can support Indigenous students' educational journey by addressing barriers and promoting cultural connection. Discover how programs like Weaving Wicihitowin For Learning support authentic relationships between schools and organizations, like Alberta Friendship Centres, to advance overall student outcomes across the four quadrants of the Medicine Wheel: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual.

Session Objectives:
1. Delegates will have an understanding of the realities Indigenous K-12 students face in Alberta and how to better support them along their educational journey.
2. Participants will engage in inspiring stories focused on real-world applications of the Weaving Wicihitowin For Learning program.
3. Delegates will discover how community-based non-profits, like Friendship Centres can support in a child's education journey.

Speakers

Madison Properzi

Provincial Education Lead, Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association

As the Provincial Education Lead at ANFCA, Madison Properzi has supported initiatives focused on urban Indigenous education, leading the Weaving Wicihitowin For Learning program. Madison has supported initiatives for youth-centred prevention of human trafficking and sexual exploitation... Read More →

Thursday March 6, 2025 2:10pm - 3:20pm MST
CS MOD 5 20 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB