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.
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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.
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This introductory workshop will encourage educators to critically reflect on concepts such as systemic racism and assimilation. Historical and contemporary examples of anti-Indigenous racism will be explored, and participants will be challenged to consider their own role in dismantling anti-Indigenous racism. Educators will leave with a foundational understanding of anti-racism with a focus on Indigenous Peoples, and will also be equipped with suggested resources for further learning. Note that portions of this workshop may be difficult for some participants, particularly for Indigenous Peoples and/or those who have experienced racism.
Session Objectives: 1. Understand and dismantle systemic racism and assimilation
"Sharing a land acknowledgement has become a common practice and there is potential for a land acknowledgement to be perceived as an empty gesture if it s not paired with concrete actions. Throughout this session, participants will have an opportunity to reflect on the deeper meanings of a land acknowledgement and consider ways they can mobilize land acknowledgements in their own professional practice. Participants will reflect on their own connections to people and places, and consider how land acknowledgements and their associated actions can build relationships and contribute to Truth & Reconciliation."
Session Objectives: 1. Indigenous Foundational Knowledge 2. Connection to Land and Place 3. Improve professional practice
How can we adapt our teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of 21st-century learners? Join me to explore innovative curriculum, planning, and assessment approaches that empower students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. This session will focus on the K-6 curriculum. However, the information provided will apply to all grades. Please bring a laptop, a writing utensil, and any curriculum documents that you would like to work with. *This is a working session*
Session Objectives: 1. Teachers will learn basics of concept-based curriculum 2. Teachers will learn and explore learning transfer 3. Teachers will explore how the new curriculum is designed to promote cross-curricular teaching and learning
This workshop will examine the core causes of intergenerational trauma; challenge common myths and misconceptions; and explore activities to foster effective relationships with First Nations, M tis and Inuit students, families and communities. Participants will explore assimilation strategies that have contributed to many current realities of Indigenous students, families and communities. They will gain an increased understanding of the physical, mental, social and spiritual impacts and explore strength-based initiatives to contribute to the advancement of the reconciliation process.
Session Objectives: 1. Examine core causes of intergenerational trauma
