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ATA Local 54 PD 2016/2017
Professional Development activities for the ECT Local 54 -
Citadel Theatre: Autism Education Event
Join us for:
Reception catered by Normand's Speaker Event with an adult on the Spectrum Citadel Production: The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Nighttime. http://www.citadeltheatre.com/show/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time/ -
Indigenous Education Film Festival
ECT Local 54 Invites all Alberta Teachers to join us at the Metro/Garneau Cinema for two screenings and a talk-back with the filmmaker. Titles:
We Were Children
Elder In the Making Please see attached advert for all details. -
Book club #1: Missing Nimama, Wenjack, The Outside Circle
Topics entail missing and murdered indigenous women, residential schools, and intergenerational trauma. All are explored through very different genres of literature. Please see the photo advertisement for details. -
Popcorn & a Movie: Reconciliation in Focus Series
Join us for an evening of short films by Indigenous filmmakers from across Canada. See the link below for further information. Show time is 7:00 p.m. http://www.metrocinema.org/film_view/6225/ -
Book Club #2: Kakuma Girls & A Long Walk to Water
In Kakuma Girls, relationship and understanding are fostered through dialogue between girls from two very different worlds. http://kakumagirls.org/what-we-do/ A story told from the perspectives of two eleven year old Sudanese children through a dual narrative. Stunningly simple and poignant this story explores struggle, survival and strength. http://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/ -
Wellness Through Meditation. To register email kpolard@gmail.com
Enjoy an hour long introduction to meditation with refreshments and fellowship to follow. Time: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. Check out the following link below to see the studio. https://lifestylemeditation.com/ -
Turning Caring Into Principles of Practice: Impacting the Lives of At-risk Students. To register email kpolard@gmail.com
Increasing the resilience, retention rates and school completion rates of our most at-risk students requires an understanding of ACE scores, literacy and current research on culture, intergenerational trauma, chronic stress and resiliency. Our speaker, Ed Gillis, is an Alberta teacher/administrator who has worked closely with youth both on and off reserve. A member of Fort Albany First Nation, he holds a BEd from University of Alberta and a Master’s Degree from Queen’s University. -
Sewing Basics: Making Aprons. To register email kpolard@gmail.com
Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to learn to work with a sewing machine and leave with a simple and pretty apron. We will enjoy a light lunch and beverages during this Saturday morning session. To Register email: kpolard@gmail.com and use the subject code "Sewing Basics". Address:
http://www.littlebuttonsewing.com/ -
Popcorn & a Movie: Power to Change: Die EnergieRebellion. To register email kpolard@gmail.com
With a strong story, breathtaking pictures, and an engaging musical score, this film offers an insight into how a renewable energy revolution can be achieved. Linda Duncan has served as the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona since 2008, and currently serves as the federal NDP's Critic for Environment and Climate Change. Panel discussion following the screening. Show Time: 6:30 p.m. http://www.metrocinema.org/film_view/6287/ -
Popcorn & a Movie: All Our Father's Relations. To register email kpolard@gmail.com
All Our Father’s Relations is a documentary that tells the story of the Grant family, a First Nations/Chinese family from the Musqueam Community in British Columbia. In partnership with Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton (RISE), this film screening, discussion, and surrounding events will launch Edmonton’s Reconciliation Week. Special thank you to Kathryn Lennon, and Miranda Jimmy, for their organization of this event. Show Time: 4:30 p.m.
http://www.metrocinema.org/film_view/6275/ -
CANCELLED due to space availability: Wellness Through Meditation.
Enjoy an hour long introduction to meditation with refreshments and fellowship to follow. Time: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. Check out the following link below to see the studio. https://lifestylemeditation.com/ -
Popcorn & a Movie: Lana Gets Her Talk On. To register email kpolard@gmail.com
A cinematic observation of Indigenous artist Lana Whiskeyjack. This brief of an artist and her work is a creative medium through which we can come to some understanding of the trauma experienced by Canada’s Indigenous people in the Indian Residential School system (IRS), of its enduring effects on the children of survivors of the IRS, and of one woman’s journey to recover what was lost: dignity, identity, and voice. Show Time: 7:00 p.m. http://www.metrocinema.org/film_view/6323/ -
Sewing Basics: Elastic Waist Skirts. To register email kpolard@gmail.com
Try your hand at making a simple elastic skirt. All materials included; just make sure you have the waist measurement of your recipient! If you've never sewn before or you did years ago come and learn! It's an easy start project! We will run from 7-9 p.m. To Register email: kpolard@gmail.com and use the subject code "Sewing Basics". Address:
http://www.littlebuttonsewing.com
