ATASC2024: Full Schedule

Are YOU Ready For Door Prizes! Many chances to win some fantastic prizes from our Exhibitors and we will have the Science Themed books that have been review this past year by your fellow teachers. You may even win one of the two custom curated boxes for Indigenous Box in Edmonton.

Draws will happen: Friday Breakfast (7:30AM - 8:45AM), Friday Lunch (11:30AM - 1:00PM), Friday Reception (4:00PM - 6:00PM), Saturday Breakfast (7:30AM - 9:00AM), Conference Wrap-up (2:00PM - 2:15PM)

Elections!!!
Have you ever considered being a part of the Science Council Executive?
AGM & Elections: Friday, November 3rd from 12:15PM - 1:00PM in the Orchid Ballroom

The following positions are up for election:
- Vice President
- Treasurer
So many more draw prizes and we will also draw for a free conference registration at the end of the meeting for our next conference!

Quiz Night!
Join your ATASC Executive Team at our reception for QUIZ NIGHT!!! Come and test your science and indigenous knowledge for great prizes.

Friday, November 8th from 4:00PM - 6:00PM in the Orchid Ballroom
Prizes!
Snacks will be provided
Cash/Debit bar

ATASC Awards presentation during Lunch

Saturday, November 9th from 11:30AM - 1:00PM in the Orchid Ballroom

Science Shirt Saturday!

Wear your best Science shirt for a chance to win a prize!

PD Needs Survey HERE!!!

10:30am MST

Weaving Métis Ways of Knowing into Land-Based Learning:

Friday November 8, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am MST

Wolverine Room

Askîhk Kiskinohamâtowin - Weaving Métis Ways of Knowing into Land-Based Learning: Land Based Learning is central to Métis ways of knowing and being. When we create relationships to the land, we have a responsibility to live in reciprocity by protecting and caring for the land and all that lives on it. Seeing the land as a relation is an important Métis worldview. Join Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning in exploring what Land-Based Learning could look like in schools, what it is and resources to support this learning.

Speakers

Holly Brandsma

Metis Education Consultant, Rupertsland Institute

Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning develops comprehensive foundational knowledge resources, engaging lesson plans, meaningful professional development opportunities and authentic classroom learning tools that speak accurately and meaningfully to topics in Métis educati... Read More →

Kimmy Fraser-Airhart

Métis Education Manager, Rupertsland Institute

Friday November 8, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Wolverine Room

Indigenous Education

Knowledge & Experience Level Beginner
Grade Level All

2:15pm MST

Dual-Credit Land Camp Models for Two-Eyed Seeing in STEM

Friday November 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST

Grizzly Room

Join us as we share two locally developed dual-credit high school land camp models as ways of connecting Indigenous and Western perspectives in STEM. Learn about building relationships between local Indigenous communities, school divisions and post-secondaries to serve Indigenous high school students. Red Deer Polytechnic and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools will discuss their partnership and the joys and challenges in their 'Four-Seasons' and 'Aunties in Training' land camps for Indigenous high school youth in Central Alberta.

Speakers

Pamela Neumann

Red Hot Science Outreach Coordinator, Red Deer Polytechnic

Pamela Neumann is the Red Hot Science outreach coordinator and a faculty member in science at Red Deer Polytechnic.

Tracy Meneen Skinner

Tracy Meneen-Skinner is an Indigenous Education Consultant with the Indigenous Education Services Team at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.

Jonathan Mauro

Indigenous Education Services Coordinator, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools

Jonathan Mauro is the Indigenous Education Services Coordinator at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.

Friday November 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Grizzly Room

Indigenous Education

Knowledge & Experience Level All
Grade Level Div IV

9:15am MST

Tree Teachings: Combining Indigenous Earth Science & Western Science

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am MST

Orchid Ballroom

Join Valerie Miller to be introduced to Tree Teachings, Indigenous-authored science resources that combine Indigenous science and western science. Six resources have been (or are soon to be) developed looking at trees that span Canada and share significance to multiple Indigenous populations: Wáhta (Sugar Maple), Azaadi (Aspen), Giizhik (Cedar), Mitigomizh (Oak), Baapaagimaak (Ash) and Mashkiigwaatig (Tamarack). Explore the virtual resources and hands-on components developed by an Indigenous educator and a collective of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous academics, scientists and educators.

Speakers

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems

Valerie Miller (she/her) is the Outreach and Engagement Lead for Future Energy Systems, supports education with Science Rendezvous, and has a PhD in land reclamation from the University of Alberta.

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am MST
Orchid Ballroom

Indigenous Education

Knowledge & Experience Level All
Grade Level All Divisions

9:15am MST

Two Eyed Seeing: A Lived Experience in STEAM Education

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am MST

Grizzly Room

Izzy will take you on an inspiring journey sharing ways to engage your students in Indigenous ways of knowing with curricular aligned project based learning. They will provide stories and examples on how to approach Two Eyed Seeing in STEAM that values culture and has increased student participation, attendance, and inspiration to attend post Secondary. They will also share how their students are developing, VR movies, Bioreactors with biodiesel production, and economic development opportunities for indigenous youth that address climate change, while also addressing the TRC calls to action.

Speakers

Izzy Ward

Izzy is a Two-Spirit Metis science educator and a board member for IndigeSTEM. Their passion for teaching is complemented by a background in neuroscience. Izzy is a graduate student at the University of Victoria and is a national recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am MST
Grizzly Room

Indigenous Education

Knowledge & Experience Level Beginner
Grade Level Div II, Div III, Div IV

9:15am MST

Bringing STEM to Life in the Classroom

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 11:45am MST

Caribou Room

How can we enhance Indigenous students' engagement with STEM in meaningful ways? In this session geared to Gr. 4-12, participants will discover how the University of Lethbridge, Red Deer Polytechnic and Actua reach Indigenous youth on a local and national level in different communities. We will explore tools and resources to enhance students’ experiential learning in STEM, as well as the infusion of digital skills and coding within and outside of STEM learning context, offering examples of classroom activities that can be easily incorporated using readily accessible materials.

Speakers

Steph Elder

Interim Director, Youth Outreach, University of Lethbridge

There is nothing better than getting a little messy for the sake of science. Originally from Toronto, I have been living and working in Lethbridge since 2019 and love learning all that Alberta has to offer. I have a degree in Civil Engineering & Management from McMaster and have been... Read More →

Pamela Neumann

Red Hot Science Outreach Coordinator, Red Deer Polytechnic

Pamela Neumann is the Red Hot Science outreach coordinator and a faculty member in science at Red Deer Polytechnic.

Abbey Ramdeo

Program Manager, Actua

Abbey Ramdeo (she/her) is Actua’s National Educator Professional Learning Program Manager. She is an Asian-Caribbean STEM educator with the goal of enhancing representation, empowering diverse learners and creating a positive and impactful experience for all students in STEM fields... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 9:15am - 11:45am MST
Caribou Room

Indigenous Education

Knowledge & Experience Level Beginner
Grade Level Div II, Div III, Div IV