2024 ASEC Fall Conference

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Single Day - Thursday, October 24, 2024 ($140.00)Single Day - Friday, October 25, 2024 ($140.00)Both Days - Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25 ($250.00)

The Role We Play

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Please read through the following descriptions and select your sessions!
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: DAVID ROBERTSON

David A. Robertson is a two-time Governor General's Literary Award winner and has won the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award and the Writer's Union of Canada Freedom to Read award. He has received several other accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults, podcaster, public speaker, and social advocate. He was honoured with a Doctor of Letters by the University of Manitoba in 2023 for outstanding contributions to the arts and distinguished achievements. He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg.

The Power of Story and the Role You Play

I want to have a discussion with people. I don't want to simply lecture to anybody. Reconciliation involves communication, listening and learning and sharing. Over the years, I've come to understand it more, and it's wide-reaching, and far more than we may have thought it was. It includes history, education, the many levels of representation, community, colonialism, language and reclamation, and more. I want to break down all the ways in which reconciliation should work, by talking to people about my experiences and what I have seen in my 15 years of work visiting schools, talking to teachers, and walking the path of healing. What can we do? What should we do? What is the scope? Can one person make a difference? The one thing I am certain of, because I don't know what your role will be, is that it is always centered on stories, and an acknowledgement that whatever your role is, you certainly have one. If everybody plays their part, we will get where we need to go. Maybe not today, but tomorrow.
Session A (1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.)

1. World of Wetlands with Oak Hammock Marsh Staff
- Marshes are very common and can be found all across Manitoba and Canada. These important and diverse wildlife habitats, which are all around us, are brought to life in this presentation filled with colourful images and props.
- Limited to 30 participants.
2. The Importance of Teaching Treaties with Amanda Simard
- This session will provide an overview to Treaty Education for All: Manitoba's plan for K-12 Treaty Education. The Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba has been promoting and training educators with the Treaty Education resources since 2009, and in June 2023, Manitoba Education and Early Childhood and TRCM signed an agreement that outlines that all teachers in Manitoba will be expected to participate in Treaty Education training.
- The presenter will also provide historical and contemporary understandings of the Treaties and the Treaty relationship.
3. Around the World Cafe - How to Help! with Terri Otto
- This will be an opportunity to come together as instructors with adults as students and share ideas about supporting our learners.
- For this session, attendees will be placed in groups with a guiding question on different areas within the realm of adult learning. The opportunity will be for the members of each group to share their ideas with the others. Each group will rotate through all the questions.
- All information will be gathered and shared with participants after the session.
4. Drug Awareness with Cst. Shawn Gallant
- This presentation is focused on common drugs found in Winnipeg, MB. The presentation provides a brief overview of widely-used substances, such as methamphetamine (known as "crystal" or "ice"), fentanyl (often called "fake oxy"), cocaine ("blow" or "snow"), and marijuana ("weed" or "pot"). The goal is to inform and educate audiences on the dangers and street names of these drugs, helping to raise awareness and prevent misuse.
5. Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL) with Diana Dafoe
- Technology-enabled learning (TEL) transforms education by making it more accessible, engaging, and authentic.
- In this workshop, we will explore the concept of TEL, discuss its benefits, and provide guidance on how to implement it effectively. Participants will also receive TEL activity ideas and have the opportunity to share their own ideas.
6. Lower Fort Garry Guided Walking Tour with Dylan Preece
- This informative and exciting tour of the Lower Fort Garry's Historic grounds led by Dylan includes walking and uneven surfaces. It will take place rain, snow, or shine, and may include stairs (up to one flight), so be sure to wear appropriate clothes for the weather.
- Dylan has worked in historic and scientific interpretation since 2011 and is passionate about creating meaningful personal connections between the past and present for visitors through dialogue and stories from Canadian history. His goal is to facilitate ‘ahah!’ moments every day.
- Limited to 25 participants.
- Please only sign up for this session once.
Session B (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.)

7. Owl Pellet Disection with Oak Hammock Marsh Staff
- Owls are amazing birds that catch their food with their sharp talons. They are born with this adaptation and many more that help them to survive. Discover Manitoba’s owls and dissect a sterilized pellet to discover what a barn owl had for dinner! Dissection of pellets have been an important way for researchers to learn more about owls and their diets.
- Limited to 30 participants.
8. Round Table Discussion with Jim Silver
- Jim plans to do another round of interviews with teachers and Directors. He is interested in learning about approaches to teaching adults; teachers' greatest challenges and successes; students' greatest challenges and successes; what your graduates do, especially with respect to employment; what your teaching "philosophy" is; what literature might have inspired you or influenced your approach to teaching; and whether you consider your work to be transformational, both in individual and in societal terms.
- Jim hopes to use the roundtable discussion to refine these questions, get your input, and identify teachers to be interviewed at a later date. “The Role We Play” is essential for educating adults in our province. Sign up for Jim's session to share your story and thoughts on adult education!
- Limited to 25 participants.
9. Navigating GenAI with Tyler Steiner
- This session will explore the potential impacts of generative AI usage in your educational practice. With a focus on practical applications, attendees will gain insights into the benefits and limitations of AI tools, as well as strategies for ethical and effective integration into the classroom.
- Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how AI can enhance teaching and learning while addressing potential challenges.
10. The Importance of Teaching Treaties with Amanda Simard
- This is a repeat presentation (Presentation 2 - Thursday - 1:00 p.m.)
- This session will provide an overview to Treaty Education for All: Manitoba's plan for K-12 Treaty Education. The Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba has been promoting and training educators with the Treaty Education resources since 2009, and in June 2023, Manitoba Education and Early Childhood and TRCM signed an agreement that outlines that all teachers in Manitoba will be expected to participate in Treaty Education training.
- The presenter will also provide historical and contemporary understandings of the Treaties and the Treaty relationship.
11. Student Success Strategies, including Indigenous Focused with Kristy Desender & Shaya Smith
- This is a collaborative workshop in which we will share and discuss strategies for student success. Kristy and Shaya will provide examples of proactive strategies they are currently using to encourage motivation, goal-setting and community building with students at Assiniboine's Centres for Adult Learning. They will outline how they use Indigenous focused supports to enrich learning and encourage cultural competency for all students.
- This workshop is designed with student services/intake workers and classroom teachers in mind. It will provide opportunities for attendees to share their own ideas and work together to develop “take back” strategies to try with their own students.
12. Lower Fort Garry Guided Walking Tour with Dylan Preece
- This informative and exciting tour of the Lower Fort Garry's Historic grounds led by Dylan includes walking and uneven surfaces. It will take place rain, snow, or shine, and may include stairs (up to one flight), so be sure to wear appropriate clothes for the weather.
- Dylan has worked in historic and scientific interpretation since 2011 and is passionate about creating meaningful personal connections between the past and present for visitors through dialogue and stories from Canadian history. His goal is to facilitate ‘aha!’ moments every day.
- Limited to 25 participants.
- Please only sign up for this session once.
Thursday, October 24th Session Selection

Please select one presentation from each session to register for. Only one Guided Lower Fort Garry Walking Tour is permitted per attendee for the entirety of the conference, not including Ghost Tours. If the session is identical to one earlier in the program it is marked with (REPEAT SESSION). If you are a presenter, please sign up for your own session.
SESSION A (1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.)*
Session B (2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.)*
Ghost Tour ($20.00 additional charge)*

I am not interested in going on a Ghost Tour.I am interested in going on a Ghost Tour.
Ghost Tour*

The Role We Play

Friday, October 25, 2024
Session C (10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

13. Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL) with Diana Dafoe
- This is a repeat session (also in Session A on Thursday).
- Technology-enabled learning (TEL) transforms education by making it more accessible, engaging, and authentic.
- In this workshop, we will explore the concept of TEL, discuss its benefits, and provide guidance on how to implement it effectively. Participants will also receive TEL activity ideas and have the opportunity to share their own ideas.
14. Around the World Cafe - How to Help! with Terri Otto
- This is a repeat session (also in Session A on Thursday)
- This will be an opportunity to come together as instructors with adults as students and share ideas about supporting our learners.
- For this session, attendees will be placed in groups with a guiding question on different areas within the realm of adult learning. The opportunity will be for the members of each group to share their ideas with the others. Each group will rotate through all the questions.
- All information will be gathered and shared with participants after the session.
15. Student Success Strategies, including Indigenous Focused with Kristy Desender & Shaya Smith
- This is a repeat session (also in Session B on Thursday).
- This is a collaborative workshop in which we will share and discuss strategies for student success. Kristy and Shaya will provide examples of proactive strategies they are currently using to encourage motivation, goal-setting and community building with students at Assiniboine's Centres for Adult Learning. They will outline how they use Indigenous focused supports to enrich learning and encourage cultural competency for all students.
- This workshop is designed with student services/intake workers and classroom teachers in mind. It will provide opportunities for attendees to share their own ideas and work together to develop “take back” strategies to try with their own students.
16. Lower Fort Garry Guided Walking Tour with Dylan Preece
- This informative and exciting tour of the Lower Fort Garry's Historic grounds led by Dylan includes walking and uneven surfaces. It will take place rain, snow, or shine, and may include stairs (up to one flight), so be sure to wear appropriate clothes for the weather.
- Dylan has worked in historic and scientific interpretation since 2011 and is passionate about creating meaningful personal connections between the past and present for visitors through dialogue and stories from Canadian history. His goal is to facilitate ‘aha!’ moments every day.
- Limited to 25 participants.
Session D - Full Afternoon (1:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.)

17. Responding to Sexual Violence with Chantal Shibata, Coral Kendel, and Kris Lobay from Survivors Hope Crisis Centre
- Attendees will learn context surrounding sexual violence, why it occurs, the effects it has, where to seek support, and gain confidence in compassionately responding to an individual who discloses their experiences.
Topics covered include:
- What is sexualized violence? – Legal & trauma-informed definitions.
- Understanding consent.
- Societal & systemic root causes of violence.
- The impacts of rape culture & busting myths.
- What are boundaries?
- Empathic responses to disclosures.
- Grounding techniques.
- Self & community care.
18. Breathing Creativity Into Your ELA Class with Olivia Harrison
- In this professional development session, participants will be taken through a "term in the life" of an ELA instructor, focusing on teaching grades 10 to 12. From the first day of a new semester to the end, attendees will explore strategies for fostering community and building strong relationships with students. The session will demonstrate how to create a welcoming, supportive environment right from the start, setting the foundation for a successful term.
- Participants will be introduced to a balanced mix of creative and practical lessons, activities, and projects that can be implemented throughout the term. These will include opportunities for students to engage in creative expression through writing and multimedia projects, as well as practice formal communication and presentation skills. The session will showcase dynamic approaches to incorporating both group and individual work, helping students develop critical thinking, collaborate effectively, and build confidence in expressing themselves across various formats.
- By the end, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of tools and strategies they can use to enhance learning, making it both enjoyable and meaningful, while cultivating a classroom environment of creativity and engagement.
- This interactive workshop gives you a glimpse into what the world is like for someone with low literacy skills. During the workshop, you will learn some tools for helping your students make sense of the literate world.
19. Writing Funding Proposals with Cat Cogle
- This workshop will provide step-by-step instruction in researching, creating and submitting funding proposals.
20. What Role Should ASEC Play? with David Heilmann
- ASEC receives numerous suggestions each year. You are encouraged to join this full-afternoon round-table discussion to express your views, share your knowledge, and voice your thoughts on what role ASEC should play going forward. How can ASEC best serve you, as their member?
- Let your voice be heard! Should the ASEC website be used as hub to share resources and host private discussion forums on educational topics? Would you like ASEC to bring in speakers and organize other professional development opportunities for its members throughout the year? If an ASEC e-newsletter was created, what should be included, and how often should it be published?
- There are many ideas worthy of persuing and perhaps you have some to share.
Session E - Full Day (10:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.)

21. Beading Wristlets with Crystal Bunn
- This session involves learning how to bead-wrap a wristlet hands-on, while Crystal shares Indigenous perspectives and teachings.
- An additional fee of $20.00 should be included in your registration to cover the cost of supplies.
- Limited to 15 participants.
Friday , October 25th Session Selection

Only one Guided Lower Fort Garry Walking Tour is permitted per attendee for the entirety of the conference, not including Ghost Tours. If the session is identical to one earlier in the program it is marked with (REPEAT SESSION). If you are a presenter, please sign up for your own session.
Session E - Full-Day (10:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.)*

I am interested signing up for: 21. Beading Wristlets with Crystal Bunn ($20 materials fee will be added)I do not want to register for this full-day workshop.
Session E (Full Day 10:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.)*
Session C (10:45 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.)*
Session D (1:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)*

Payment Information
2024 Fall Registration Fees

Single (1) Day Registration: $140.00

Both (2) Day Registration: $250.00

Extra Fees and Discounts

Beading Wristlets Session (Friday): Add $20.00

Lower Fort Garry Ghost Tour (Thursday): Add $20.00

If you are a presenter, you are provided one lunch on ASEC: Subtract $25.00

Payment Information:

If you will be paying for yourself, please submit payment either through:

1) E-transfer to asecmanitoba@gmail.com - please use password: ASEC2024

2) Cheque payable to ASEC and send to:

Adult Secondary Education Council
c/o ASEC Treasurer
1175 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg, MB
R3T 2A5

If your site/employer will pay on your behalf, an invoice will be sent out to them.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: asecmanitoba@gmail.com

*Registration is non-refundable after October 14, 2024.
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The Role We Play

Thursday, October 24th Session Selection

The Role We Play

Friday , October 25th Session Selection

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