Métis Early Years Conference
Bringing Métis early learning and child care professionals together to celebrate Métis culture and language.
This year’s focus is on self-compassion (reducing burnout) and bringing culture home. Early learning professionals, service providers, Ministers, and MNBC staff will gather for connection and networking.
Learn more here.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 SCHEDULE
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Pre-Registration
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 SCHEDULE
7:00 am | Registration Sign-In
7:30 am | Breakfast in the Terrace Room
8:30 am | Welcome and Opening Prayer/Remarks
9:45 am | Ministry of Education and Child Care Engagement Session
10:45 am | Morning Break
11:00 pm | Understanding Trauma with Compassion – Kate Toye | Keynote
12:00 pm | Lunch
1:15 pm | Self-Awareness: The Strength Within Us – Kate Toye (Part 1) | Group Workshop
3:15 pm | Afternoon Break
3:30 pm | Self-Awareness: The Strength Within Us – Kate Toye (Part 2) | Group Workshop
4:30 pm | Closing Circle
Optional Evening Activities:
6:30 pm | Paint Night with Leah Dorion in the Hunt Room
6:30 pm | Sharing Circle with Elder Norman Fleury in the Merino Room
6:30 pm | Sound Bath with Lyn Sakari in the Spirit Room
* Leah Dorion will be available during breaks and lunch for book signing.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023 SCHEDULE
7:00 am | Registration Sign-In
7:30 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast in the Terrace Room
8:30 am | Welcome and Opening Prayer
9:00 am | Cultural Presentation – Elder Bruce Dumont Keynote
10:00 am | Morning Break
10:15 am | Self-Awareness: The Strength Within Us – Kate Toye (Part 3) | Group Workshop
12:15 pm | Lunch
1:15 pm | Cultural Performance with The Joyful Jiggers and Calvin Cairns
2:30 pm | Afternoon Break
2:45 pm | Breakout Sessions
- Island Métis Childcare Centre Tour
- Make and Take: FELT Board Story and “Giving Tree” Storytelling w/ Leah Dorion in the Terrace Room
- “Aansaamb aen kiskayhtaamuk - Learning Together” with MNBC Staff in the Spirit Room
4:30 pm | Closing Circle
* Professional Development certificates will be available Friday and Saturday following the closing circle. Conference attendees will receive certificates for sessions attended.