Sessions in which Paula Matikainen participates
Thursday 14 February, 2019
Sessions in which Paula Matikainen attends
Friday 15 February, 2019
Thursday 13 February, 2020
Location : TELUS Convention Centre - Macleod HallTanya TalagaAward-winning Journalist | Author of Seven Fallen FeathersAn award-winning journalist and author, and the First Ojibway woman to deliver the CBC Massey Lectures, Tanya Talaga is an acclaimed storyteller. Her book Seven Fallen Feathers, a national bestseller that introduced us to seven Indigenous high school students who mysteriously died in Thunder Bay, won the 2018 RBC Taylor Prize. In her powerful keynotes...
Friday 14 February, 2020
Location : TELUS Convention Centre - Macleod HallTimothy CaulfieldProfessor of Health Law & Science Policy | Author of Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?Professor Timothy Caulfield is an unrivalled communicator who debunks myths and assumptions about innovation in the health sector — from research on stem cells to diets to alternative medicine — for the benefit of the public and deci...
Thursday 11 February, 2021
All Keynote sessions will be recorded. The recordings will not be available before February 18, as they must be edited before posting. The Keynote recordings will be available until March 15, 2021.Born at home, Tara was never immunized nor taken to see a doctor. She has no birth certificate and did not attend public school. Tara Westover was seventeen when she first set foot in a class. Today Tara is a Senior Fellow at Harvard...
All Keynote sessions will be recorded. The recordings will not be available before February 18, as they must be edited before posting. The Keynote recordings will be available until March 15, 2021."I passionately believe in the power of leadership with the people we love, lead and teach. My favourite thing on the planet to do is to speak with educators, they have the power to change the trajectory of a life every single day." - Dr. Jodi Carrington...
All Keynote sessions will be recorded. The recordings will not be available before February 18, as they must be edited before posting. The Keynote recordings will be available until March 15, 2021.Sixty years ago, Jane Goodall first set foot on the shores of what is today Tanzania’s Gombe National Park to begin her pioneering study of chimpanzee behaviour. For six decades, her research has transformed scientific perceptions a...
Friday 12 February, 2021
All Keynote sessions will be recorded. The recordings will not be available before February 18, as they must be edited before posting. The Keynote recordings will be available until March 15, 2021.Keynote Topic: Helping those Who Help Nurture and Maintain ResilienceSustaining our resilience as professional helpers can be a challenge during times of change. Based on Dr. Ungar’s research around the world, and his clinical practice, this presentation will e...
All Keynote sessions will be recorded. The recordings will not be available before February 18, as they must be edited before posting. The Keynote recordings will be available until March 15, 2021.PETER MANSBRIDGE is one of Canada’s most respected and recognizable figures. For five decades, including his 29 years as the anchor of CBC’s The National, he has guided us through the political, economic, and cultural events that have shaped the country. Through a unique ...
All Keynote sessions will be recorded. The recordings will not be available before February 18, as they must be edited before posting. The Keynote recordings will be available until March 15, 2021.Winners of Amazing Race Canada Dr.James Makoksis is an active volunteer, activist and consultant. He currently serves on several boards including the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health at the University's Indigenous Advisory Council. He was formerly the co-chair of t...
All Keynote sessions will be recorded. The recordings will not be available before February 18, as they must be edited before posting. The Keynote recordings will be available until March 15, 2021.Alan taps into the complexities of the Canadian community as told by a wandering musician trying to navigate a vast, diverse, and wonder-filled country. His stories will be intertwined with music.
Saturday 19 February, 2022
Unconscious Bias. How do we create a more inclusive community in our schools and our Board? Diversity and equity have become buzzwords in business, NGO and government sectors but in reality, organizations, including educational institutions, have fallen short of reflecting and representing the broader population within which they work. Research shows that a 'sense of belonging' is key to a sense of job satisfaction. Moreover, it can determine the retention of employees. Feeling like ...
Songs & StoriesSongs and stories is a narrative of Susan’s professional and personal journey over the last 25 years. Susan will speak about her life and how it has led her from growing up in small town Nunavut to becoming a household name across Canada as she first moved to Ottawa and then on to Toronto. She relates stories of her culture and its continuing impact on her life in her new southern surroundings. She speaks of empowerment and the importance of self-respect and respe...
Online book store now open!Racial diversity (and harmony) as a Canadian reality, a Canadian value: The benefits to be reaped from such richness. How the future of Canada, as a result of its remarkable racial diversity, has probably the most extraordinary future among countries in the whole world. And how we can continue working towards such a goal.
Online book store now open!Click Here to sign up for the book signing session The whole world is facing a crisis ...
Online book store now open!Click Here to sign up for the book signing sessionMy work lives at the intersection of particle physics and astrophysics, and while I am primarily ...
Join Devin for this wake up comedy as he delivers an endless supply of intelligent, clean humor that appeals to teachers. He has a unique wit-filled style to his delivery and will leave audiences engaged and rolling with laughter. He prides himself on being highly original and thought provoking comedy as he talks about his unbelievable past as a middle/high school teacher. Come prepared with your morning beverage...
Online book store now open!Dr. Sally Armstrong - Virtual Book Signing - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pmBook Title:
Friday 17 February, 2023
All Keynote Speaker sessions will be recorded with the exception of Tom Jackson. Keynote Speaker sessions will be posted for viewing starting Monday, February 20, 2023 until March 20, 2023 11:59 pm. Brings some laughs to your event!
All Keynote Speaker sessions will be recorded with the exception of Tom Jackson. Keynote Speaker sessions will be posted for viewing starting Monday, February 20, 2023 until March 20, 2023 11:59 pm.REGISTRATION TIP: You may want to add live sessions to your schedule before considering adding Keynote sessions which are recorded to your schedule. Registrants can add ONLY one session per time block, multiple sessions in a time block are not allowed by ...
All Keynote Speaker sessions will be recorded with the exception of Tom Jackson. Keynote Speaker sessions will be posted for viewing starting Monday, February 20, 2023 until March 20, 2023 11:59 pm. Comedy at its best! Through the lens of comedy Andrew honors all the teachers he ever had. He talks about the impact these teachers have on his life as a comedian, an actor, and father.
Friday 16 February, 2024
All Keynote Speaker sessions will be recorded. Keynote Speaker sessions will be posted for viewing starting Monday, February 19, 2024 until March 19, 2024 11:59 pm. REGISTRATION TIP: You may want to add live sessions to your schedule before considering adding Keynote sessions which are recorded to your schedule. Registrants can add ONLY one session per time block, multiple sessions in a time block are not allowed by the registr...
Click here to watch the recording All Keynote Speaker sessions will be recorded. Keynote Speaker sessions will be posted for viewing starting Monday, February 19, 2024 until March 19, 2024 11:59 pm.REGISTRATION TIP: You may want to add live sessions to your schedule before considering adding Ke...
